A Christian and an Atheist Walk into a Bar
Neil Newton and Phil Thompson have been talking about religion, philosophy, politics, music, sports, and pretty much anything they felt like talking about every since they became friends while working together at the University of Pittsburgh in the 20-teens. Though Neil is an Atheist and Phil is a Christian, they found that they agreed on more things than not, especially the evils of instant replay! ACAAAWIAB will explore topics like debt, heaven and hell, the Biblical Jubilee, philanthrocapitalism, and many others. Neil and Phil enjoy these conversations, so they figured there's a chance you will too. Original theme music written, performed, and produced by Neil Newton and Phil Thompson. christianathiest.pod@gmail.com
A Christian and an Atheist Walk into a Bar
Season Finale: Aliens!
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Neil Newton and Philip Thompson
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Our Season I Finale was delayed by supply chain issues, but it's finally here! In episode 10, Phil and Neil discuss whether aliens exist, why they may or may not believe in aliens, and how belief in aliens may have more in common with belief in a deity than we thought.
In the triumphant return of "Should I Really Care About This?" Neil and Phil squeeze in a convo about Wordle just in time for the full Wordle backlash to begin.
What we're drinking: Hitchhiker Brewing Company's "Clouded Distraction" Imperial Smoked Coffee Stout
What we're drinking (or not)
Newton's proof for the existence of God (or aliens)
Why is it so appealing to believe in aliens?
Christianity and aliens: Lewis and L'Engle's science fiction
Would we even attempt to make contact with aliens?
Star Trek and the Progress ideal
A tangent on football and Ukraine
The shift to post-apocalyptic themes in science fiction
"The House of Suns" by Alastair Reynolds
Contamination as generative: "The Mushroom at the End of the World" by Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
Why speculating about aliens is a helpful exercise
Should I care about this? Wordle