Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Atheist Bible Expert On Why God Doesn’t Exist, Wes Huff, & If Jesus Was The Real Messiah
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Aug 25, 2025 
Join Alex O'Connor, an Oxford-educated atheist known for his thought-provoking commentary on religion, as he dives into the intriguing world of Jesus and early Christianity. He discusses whether Jesus ever claimed to be divine, the lesser-known roles of figures like John the Baptist, and the shocking revelations about Gnostic texts. Alex also explores the historical context of Mormonism and its ties to biblical figures, offering refreshing insights into the roots of modern Christianity. A lively debate on belief and morality awaits!
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Conversion And Compassion
- Alex recounts debating a Christian who had violently attacked his father and later became Christian, showing religion can provide behavioral structure for some people.
- He contrasts that with feeling uneasy about telling an elderly woman she might be wrong about faith, adopting a compassionate agnosticism.
Gospel Dating And Weight
- The four canonical Gospels come from different times and genres, with Mark likely earliest and John the latest and most distinct.
- Independent attestation across Matthew, Mark, and Luke increases historical weight for shared events.
John The Baptist's Historical Role
- John the Baptist appears in all four Gospels and his baptism of Jesus is a criterion-of-embarrassment indicator supporting historicity.
- His popularity and role suggest Jesus may have originated as a follower of John rather than an isolated divine claimant.
