The Gary DeMar Podcast Atheism Has No Mind
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Jan 22, 2025 A former pastor turned atheist writer sparks a lively discussion on the complexities of belief and disbelief. The conversation dives into the philosophical debates about faith, reason, and the implications of a materialistic worldview. Classics debates on logic and existence are revisited, questioning the nature of non-physical entities. The perception of AI consciousness and the intricacies of true self-awareness are also scrutinized. Ultimately, the discussion navigates the challenges atheism poses to morality and ethics in society.
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From Pastor to Atheist
- Gary DeMar discusses Alan Bondar, a former pastor turned atheist author.
- Bondar's meme on Facebook sparked DeMar's interest, leading him to discover he owned one of Bondar's older books.
The Atheist's Dilemma
- Atheists, DeMar argues, often contradict themselves by using logic and reason while denying the existence of the mind.
- He references a debate between Dr. Greg Bahnsen and Dr. Gordon Stein to illustrate this point.
Bahnsen vs. Stein
- DeMar recounts the "great debate" between Bahnsen and Stein, highlighting Bahnsen's strategic questioning.
- Stein's admission that laws of logic aren't material became a key point in Bahnsen's argument.
