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46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church
Manage episode 502220532 series 3511126
“If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus
Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethink what religion offers – and what humanism makes possible instead.
Connect with Bill & Resources:
• Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners – Bill Angus (2024) – Amazon
• Website – billangus.com
• Bluesky – @billangus.bsky.social
• Humanists New Zealand – humanist.nz
Topics we cover
✔︎ Why Bill felt “divorcing Jesus” was the right metaphor for leaving faith
✔︎ Jesus as historical figure vs. fictionalised character of modern Christianity
✔︎ How religion can stunt personal growth through “instant salvation”
✔︎ Humanism as a practice of continuous learning and self-education
✔︎ Rethinking forgiveness, love, and moral values outside divine command
✔︎ Finding authentic community beyond the church
✔︎ Building strength and integrity through secular humanism
✔︎ The wide horizons of life after religion
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This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes.
Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or [email protected]
Music: Blossom by Light Prism
Chapters
1. Meet Dr Bill Angus & why "Divorcing Jesus" (00:00:00)
2. From Evangelist to Outspoken Critic (00:06:22)
3. Best Arguments for Christianity (00:07:29)
4. Religion Arresting Personal Development (00:12:35)
5. Evidence, Miracles and Christian Testimony (00:15:01)
6. Reinterpreting Christian Values (00:17:31)
7. Finding Humanist Community in New Zealand (00:21:22)
8. Friendships in 'Unfaith' (00:28:18)
9. Who Should Read Divorcing Jesus (00:32:32)
10. Changing Minds on China (00:34:58)
47 episodes
46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church
Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change
Manage episode 502220532 series 3511126
“If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus
Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethink what religion offers – and what humanism makes possible instead.
Connect with Bill & Resources:
• Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners – Bill Angus (2024) – Amazon
• Website – billangus.com
• Bluesky – @billangus.bsky.social
• Humanists New Zealand – humanist.nz
Topics we cover
✔︎ Why Bill felt “divorcing Jesus” was the right metaphor for leaving faith
✔︎ Jesus as historical figure vs. fictionalised character of modern Christianity
✔︎ How religion can stunt personal growth through “instant salvation”
✔︎ Humanism as a practice of continuous learning and self-education
✔︎ Rethinking forgiveness, love, and moral values outside divine command
✔︎ Finding authentic community beyond the church
✔︎ Building strength and integrity through secular humanism
✔︎ The wide horizons of life after religion
Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community!
Advertising Opportunities
Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod
This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes.
Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or [email protected]
Music: Blossom by Light Prism
Chapters
1. Meet Dr Bill Angus & why "Divorcing Jesus" (00:00:00)
2. From Evangelist to Outspoken Critic (00:06:22)
3. Best Arguments for Christianity (00:07:29)
4. Religion Arresting Personal Development (00:12:35)
5. Evidence, Miracles and Christian Testimony (00:15:01)
6. Reinterpreting Christian Values (00:17:31)
7. Finding Humanist Community in New Zealand (00:21:22)
8. Friendships in 'Unfaith' (00:28:18)
9. Who Should Read Divorcing Jesus (00:32:32)
10. Changing Minds on China (00:34:58)
47 episodes
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