

#162: What's Up Doc?: God Forbid (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Aug 29, 2023
Religious scholar Bart Ehrman challenges traditional interpretations of the book of Revelation, revealing its violent portrayal of God. The podcast discusses the negative consequences of the futuristic view of prophecy and Christian Zionism, along with the scandal of Jerry Falwell Jr. and the hypocrisy of destructive figures. It explores the history of the religious right, from their focus on segregation to their targeting of the LGBTQ community and abortion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction and Excitement
02:18 • 5min
The Book of Revelation: Challenging Traditional Interpretations
07:22 • 3min
Interpreting the Book of Revelation
10:45 • 18min
The Influence of Prophecy and Christian Zionism
29:03 • 12min
Availability of New Book
40:59 • 6min
The Scandal of Jerry Falwell Jr.
47:16 • 13min
Exploring Impact Over Intent and Hypocrisy in Destructive Figures
01:00:00 • 3min
Capturing the Arc of the Religious Right
01:03:03 • 14min
Encouraging Listener Engagement and Expressing Gratitude
01:16:59 • 2min