The Book of Job

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"The book of job lacks the courage of its convictions," says Richard Dawkins. "It seems to me that the author was trying to paint a picture some just, unjust world", he adds. 'Even believing in god is it maybe helpful, but it doesn't guarantee anything'

David and Tamler return to the TCU (Ted Chiang Universe) to talk about his short story “Hell is the Absence of God." How would we behave if we had unequivocal proof of God, heaven, hell, and angels? Would that answer our questions about meaning and purpose and justice? Or would those same questions reappear in a different guise? Plus, the hard problem of breakfast, Jewish Space Lasers, and more…