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About Me:: I'm a psychologist and author in Seattle, Washington. My book, Trusting Doubt, is a resource for recovering Evangelicals who seek to clear their minds of old dogmas. I write regularly for the Huffington Post and ExChristian.net, and recently launched a Youtube channel about life after Christianity.

Why you left your religion.: Theodicy +++ I couldn't figure out how I was going to be perfectly, blissfully happy eternally while other people were being tortured. I am bothered by other people suffering now, and I consider that a good thing. +++ Heaven sounds insufferably dull. Whoever wrote the specs and prioritized streets of gold had obviously never experienced chocolate or old growth Sitka Spruce.

Think Atheist Travel Network Couch Availability - Are you able to host anyone now?: Yes

At 4:42pm on March 9, 2011, Nelson said…: we were just talking about Boyer and i came across this recently written by him: Why would (otherwise intelligent) scholars believe in "Religion"? wanted to make sure you'd seen it.

take care!

At 3:33am on March 7, 2011, Nelson said…: on Boyer: agreed. Religion Explained was revelatory.

on the podcast: brilliant. very gracious of you. i'll forward the address to Greg and let him know to contact you to figure out scheduling.

have a great week if i don't see you around the community. :)

At 8:30pm on March 6, 2011, Nelson said…: right. hard to be expansive in that space. i'm curious who you would reco' if someone wanted to read expansively on the subject. i would think Pascal Boyer- Religion Explained? Scott Atran- In Gods We Trust? who else?

speaking of Loftus, he's going to be interviewed for Think Atheist's podcast in a couple or three weeks. do you think i might entice you to do the same at some point? i'm the show's "producer", for lack of a better term. Greg's the host. he blogs here if you're interested to see the sort of level he aims for.

anyway, no hard sell or anything. if you're willing let me know and i'll put you touch with Greg.

welcome once more. :)

At 6:40pm on March 6, 2011, Nelson said…: enjoyed your contribution to Loftus' TCD. welcome to the community. glad to have you with us. :)

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