Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer / Highly Unorthodox Gospel
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Oct 23, 2025 Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer, founder of Religion Outside the Box and author of Highly Unorthodox Gospel, shares his enlightening journey from organized religion to a more inclusive spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and kindness, while challenging concepts like original sin. The dialogue explores shame's impact on theology and introduces his S-A-S-A framework for love. Rabbi Brian advocates for asking questions and caring for others, making kindness the true measure of faith. He reminds us that everyone has a beloved identity grounded in love.
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From Particularism To Universal Love
- Rabbi Brian Mayer stopped promoting religious particularism after realizing God wouldn't endorse making teams.
- He left organized religion to promote universal love instead of exclusive rituals.
Unexpected Rabbinical Journey
- Mayer expected to drop out of rabbinical school but stayed and became ordained despite doubts.
- He admits part of his motive was to gain credibility and credentials.
Questioning As Spiritual Growth
- Judaism emphasizes questioning and personal autonomy rather than creedal belief.
- Mayer argues spiritual growth requires unlearning and rethinking earlier certainties.
