heretics. 359. Woke Culture & Gender Wars are Replacing Religion - Alex O'Connor
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Jan 15, 2024 In this engaging dialogue, Alex O'Connor, founder of the Cosmic Skeptic channel and a skilled debater, examines the increasingly intertwined perspectives of New Atheists and religious conservatives. He discusses the rise of political slogans and their power to oversimplify complex social issues like abortion and gender identity. O'Connor probes into the paradox of morality, self-interest, and our evolving public discourse, ultimately reflecting on existence and the human experience, urging a more nuanced understanding of belief systems.
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Shifting Political Alliances
- Political alignments are shifting from traditional left and right.
- Now it's more about being pro-institution vs. anti-institution.
Boghossian's Shift in Focus
- Atheist Peter Boghossian now prioritizes cultural issues over religious debates.
- He finds the culture war more important than atheism now.
Declining Relevance of Religious Debates
- Religious debates are becoming less culturally relevant.
- Discussions about gender and sexuality have replaced God and evolution in mainstream media.