Flipping Tables 34. The Bible Says!- With Dr. Dan McClellan
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Sep 25, 2025 
Dr. Dan McClellan, a public scholar of the Bible with a PhD in theology, joins to share his insights on biblical scholarship. He discusses the impact of misinformation on social media and how he aims to correct it. Topics include the plural nature of Elohim in Genesis, the concept of ancient Israelite polytheism, and the politicization of abortion rooted in biblical interpretation. Dan also delves into the Bible's views on LGBTQ issues and corporal punishment, promoting a nuanced understanding of scripture that embraces its complexities.
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Accidental TikTok Scholarly Career
- Dan McClellan accidentally joined TikTok after lurking during the pandemic and found a gap for credentialed experts.
- His referee-style, 'data over dogma' approach unexpectedly gained millions of followers and audience hunger.
Mission Sparked Lifelong Biblical Study
- Dan started deep biblical study after joining the LDS Church and realizing he had never read the Bible.
- A two-year mission in Uruguay and intense reading sparked his lifelong passion and academic pursuit.
Genesis Reflects A Divine Council
- Genesis uses plural language and references a divine council, indicating remnants of a polytheistic worldview.
- Israelite religion gradually universalized Adonai's rule by deposing other patron deities on the council.
