Does God Exist? A Candid Conversation About Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism & Secularism with Dr. Phil Zuckerman

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Previously titled “Does God Exist? A Candid Conversation About Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism & Secularism with Phil Zuckerman” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 16, 2026

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Delanie Fischer chats with Phil Zuckerman—prominent sociologist, author, professor of secular studies, and founder of the first academic Secular Studies department in the U.S.—about atheism, agnosticism, and theism, including some of the most compelling arguments for and against religion and the existence of God, and how religiosity, skepticism, and secularism shape society. Whether you're a devout believer, a lifelong skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation will make you reflect on what you believe, why you believe it, and inspire you to sharpen the arguments behind it. Episode Highlights: Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism, Secularism, and Humanism Debunking Common Stereotypes About Atheists Religion vs. Secularism: Which Benefits Society More? How Internet Use, Opportunity, and Welfare Impact Religiosity An Argument for the Existence of God: The Watchmaker Analogy Can Both Miracles AND Atrocities Be Attributed to God? The Problem of Omnipresence, Omnipotence, Goodness & Free Will The Appeal to Ignorance: The Pilot Example Can You Thrive Without Belief in God or Gods? What Can Everyone Agree on Despite Different Beliefs? Books by Phil Zuckerman: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/phil-zuckerman/254049/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_5GK4BJfFHIbq-NhR-_ZIJpJ04eKqFRJOPYvTVMhQj6DeaDFE ____ A 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz: ⁠https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/f19d1b15/ancient-jewish-wisdom-for-modern-life-with-rabbi-dr-shmuly-yanklowitz Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1ba4a939/awakening-the-power-of-ritual-creative-energy-and-natures-wisdom-with-rebecca-campbell Rethinking Intuition, Belief, and The Nature of Reality with Vincent Genna: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23db0212/rethinking-intuition-belief-and-the-nature-of-reality-with-vincent-genna Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/365204fb/stop-asking-yourself-the-wrong-questions-how-to-unlock-deeper-fulfillment-with-elliott-connie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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