The Religion Episode

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Emily and Ashley delve into personal reflections on their experiences with religion, the impact of shame within religious contexts, and the importance of fostering strong character over strict adherence to rules.The discussion touches on the dangers of extremist ideologies and the need for preparedness.Emily shares her personal journey away from Christianity and the impact of shame in religious contexts.Ashley reflects on her upbringing in a liberal church and her current agnostic beliefs.The conversation critiques the judgmental nature of some religious communities.Emily recounts a personal tragedy that shaped her views on religion and empathy.The discussion concludes with a shared disdain for the shame-based teachings often found in religious contexts.Chapters00:00Gas Meter Dilemma06:30The Accelerationists and Societal Change13:41Reflections on Religion and Identity19:15The Impact of Personal Loss on Belief Systems22:22Questioning Religious Judgments and Beliefs24:27Shame and Judgment in Religious Communities27:49The Consequences of Shame-Based Teachings31:05The Dangers of Inauthentic Living34:08Cherry-Picking Religious Texts38:59Distinguishing Religion from Its Followershttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-hot-hate-agent-pale-horse/id1591461032https://www.innerbody.com/abstinence-only-states-have-highest-rates-teen-pregnancy-stdshttps://www.edf.org/climate/5-areas-of-concernSupport the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.