19 Book Bans, Bible Rewrites & Censorship in a Post-Truth Age

Thoughts on book censorship via Agatha Christie, Roald Dahl & the future Chinese approved Bible translation, plus authenticity of religious texts. Live 2.20.2023.0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 1:48 – Intro, world post-"Mr. Rogers Neighborhood", thoughts on book censorship4:45 – Book censorship is now book editing for inclusivity/woke progressive agenda,questionable editing of Agatha Christie to not be racist, stereotypes8:59 – Editing Roald Dahl for inclusiveness (referenced news article)10:33 – Forthcoming pro-Communist Chinese Bible "translation" (see here) vs pro-Marxist novel edits13:38 – Declaring old classic authors as racist who are beyond editing, what is immune to editing in the future, AI created novels & corrupted authentic literature15:46 – Authenticity of "The Vachanamrut" & importance of authentic religious texts, Adi Da Samraj problems with editing, what religious books are next22:24 – Closing thoughts, my own writing pastThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM