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In episode 1, we discuss the origins of Christianity relative to belief systems. How do these beliefs affect society? What do we know about Christianity and what is a mystery? What does it mean to be a Christian and what do they believe?

Here is an outline of what you'll learn in this conversation:

0:38 – Introduction of Michael Sullivan, Demetria and Sam. Michael then talks about his journey in discovering what he believed and why he’s passionate about Christianity.
3:45 – What do we know about Christianity and what is still a mystery?
4:57 – Why it’s hard to be honest about your beliefs.
5:40 – We are going to believe what our culture tells us to believe. Is that okay?
7:36 – What constitutes our belief systems and what is the role of bias.
8:40 – Jesus Christ is one of the most influential historical figures. How are his teachings engrained in most society’s expectation of how we behave and treat others?
10:33 – We talk about the difficulty in taking on Christianity as part of your identity. What does it mean to be Christian? Why do most people sit on the fence about it?
13:08 - Demetria and Sam talk about their belief systems.
14:11 - A discussion on atheism. Is there really much of a difference between atheists and Christians in how they behave and treat people? Are the ethics similar? We also talk about the difference in the motivations to be a good person whether you are Christians or Atheist and how the expectation of a reward plays a part in why we are good.
17:25 – The difference between believing and knowing something.
20:48 – Beliefs wax and wane based on witnesses and experiences.
22:40 We tend to surround ourselves with people that mirror our belief systems. So how do our beliefs change?
26:47 - The meaning we attach to buildings and relics in religion. Why are certain things sacred?
28:32 - Are belief systems a good thing for society? We discuss the pros and cons of belief systems.
31:52 - What is cognitive dissonance and why is it related to faith?

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