Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins Seth Andrews for a candid (and potentially controversial) discussion about the origins and characteristics of man-made gods and the violence which so often defines them.Dr. Garcia's book "Alpha God:" https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-God-Psychology-Religious-Oppression/dp/1633880206Dr. Garcia's website: http://www.hector-garcia.comSupport our sponsor The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/DiNLUeZGOcI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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