The Mutilation of the Herms in Ancient Athens

Some people think that philosophy is an outrage to religion and a danger to morality. Was this why the Athenians killed Socrates? Are these ever good reasons to kill a philosopher? Do people say philosophy is dangerous just to make it sound sexier?


Pod art: Marijke Bouchier
Music: David Zikotivz and Clayton Tapp
Editing, episode art, social: Sepideh
Popsicles: Zachary Amzallag

Impious outrages include:
Piss Christ
Mutilation of the Herms
#notmychristian
Gay Dumbledore
Irreligious acts with an olive tree
Clerks on LotR 

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