Kate Cohen
Columnist for the Washington Post and author of 'We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too)'. Her book explores her journey from closeted atheist to openly declaring her non-belief.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h
Kate Cohen on Atheism and the Rewards of Honesty
In this engaging discussion, Kate Cohen, a Washington Post columnist and author of 'We of Little Faith', shares her transformative journey from a closeted atheist to embracing her truth publicly. She reflects on the challenges of navigating familial and social pressures while growing up in a Reform Jewish household. Kate emphasizes the power of honesty in atheism, especially in parenting, advocating for open dialogues about belief systems. She also highlights the importance of secular community spaces and confronting misinformation to foster a more rational society.
Dec 12, 2023 • 41min
Kate Cohen: Asks if You Need God to be Good
Kate Cohen, author who stopped pretending to believe in God, explores the challenges of coming out as an atheist in America and discusses the relationship between morality and religion. She highlights how religious texts are interpreted and how individuals bring their own morality to these texts. The podcast also delves into the pleasure of rituals and the creation of International Pizza Day, a holiday they can believe in.
