2927 An Atheist Apologizes to Christians - Call In Show - March 4th, 2015

An incredibly powerful and deeply emotional conversation with a Mormon listener who has lost his faith - and is deeply conflicted about the possibly of leaving his community behind. | I am a very smart person, able to accurately analyze many aspects of life critically, but on the issue of religion, I am more often able to be a 99.999% atheist with the exception of my own emotionally powerful religion. I am confused about what is real and fearful of change while surrounded by spouse, family, friends, and colleagues who will reject me should I reject my religion. How can a philosophical approach help me with this schism in my life? | Socrates said he knew nothing except that he knew nothing. What is your attitude on epistemology and how does it inform your philosophy? Is it the foundation of your worldview - and should it be?