Morality Without God: How Religion Hijacked Our Conscience
Mike Smithgall explores the conflict between moral progress and religious doctrine, arguing that morality does not require divine authority. The episode discusses empathy’s evolution, critiques fear-based morality, and highlights the success of secular societies, presenting a thoughtful analysis of the foundations of human ethics. For more, visit http://www.Atheistville.com.
If morality comes from God, why do moral progress and religious doctrine so often collide? Mike Smithgall breaks down the myth that we need divine authority to be good.
This episode examines empathy’s evolutionary roots, the failures of fear-based morality, and the evidence that secular societies thrive without divine command. It’s a reasoned and candid look at what truly drives human ethics.
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Q: How do you explain moral instincts in people who’ve never been exposed to religious teachings?
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