Things Hidden

A viral AI prompt about converting to Christianity sparks a deep dive into prophecy claims, the historicity of the resurrection, and dating of early sources. The conversation probes biblical intertextuality, debates over bodily resurrection, and how Christianity’s social fruits and problems like suffering affect its evaluation. Christian mysticism and the limits of AI as a spiritual guide also get attention.

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Bruce Greyson, psychiatrist who created a 16-item NDE scale and studied veridical cases; Jeffrey Long, radiation oncologist who built a 4,000-case NDE database. They discuss shared simultaneous NDEs, consistent common elements like life reviews and encounters with the deceased, veridical and peak-in-Darien cases, challenges to physiological explanations, and why large datasets matter for puzzling NDE patterns.

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Welcome to Things Hidden. An exploration of Faith and Science. From Travis Kling.BLOG:https://www.thingshidden.io/subscribeALL LINKS: / thingshiddenio https://x.com/thingshiddeniohttps://open.spotify.com/show/2CzsAFb...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

In this fascinating discussion, Jeff Schloss, a Professor of natural and behavioral sciences at Westmont College, delves into the intertwined evolution of morality and religion. He explores how cooperation and competition shaped human behavior, revealing the emergence of altruism and the role of language in fostering trust. Schloss also examines early religions, their functions in societal cohesion, and the evolution of moral deities. The conversation challenges listeners to reflect on the cognitive roots of morality and the impact of cultural evolution on faith.

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Historian Tom Holland, acclaimed for his work on the Roman Empire and the book 'Dominion', delves into the captivating influence of Christianity on Western civilization. He shares his personal journey grappling with faith and historical doubts, contrasting ancient moral practices with modern Christian ethics. The discussion highlights Christianity's role in shaping secularism, human dignity, and even modern notions of marriage. Tom provocatively suggests that our moral frameworks, often taken for granted today, are deeply rooted in Christian thought.

Bart Ehrman, a renowned New Testament scholar and author, shares his transformative journey from evangelical belief to critical scholarship, examining the origins and reliability of the Gospels. He discusses how oral traditions shape Gospel narratives and challenges the inerrancy of Scripture through detailed historical analysis. Alongside Peter, who defends a confessional stance, they debate scriptural contradictions, the development of Jesus's divine identity, and the blend of theology and history in the Gospels. Their conversation encourages critical inquiry into faith and historical evidence.

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