The story of your last caller on the show really got to me. I have Cerebral Palsy and my religious mother always tells me that when I die God is going to heal me and give me a perfect body. When this guy said he actually went to a church service to get healed and it didn't happen for him I was deeply saddened because it reminded me of how I felt during the conversation with my mother. It makes me angry when people make those types of healing claims. They do a disservice to themselves and the people they love. The reality is that we are stuck with these disabilities for life. Why is it so hard for those who love us to accept us as we are? People with disabilities are capable of living happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. When religious people do things like this it says that they believe we cannot be happy exactly as we are and it is another form of dehumanization. It says our lives are somehow less than their own.

I live with a 90 year old Catholic and a born again Christian. I feel like an intruder in my own home because I am atheist and they know it... God comes up nearly daily and I often have to mentally fortify myself to listen to and smile as I'm just languishing in my own head... Thank you for your work Seth... I secretly listen to you a lot here just to keep sane.

Hey Seth,

Religion: the first and longest lasting conspiracy theory.

Anybody else see Dana Carvey as the "Church Lady" on SNL and smile whenever Seth does his preachy voice?

One of the reasons I quit being Mormon was because no matter what I did or how much of my time and life I devoted to the church I was still not doing enough to be worthy of love. And if I don't get married and pop out a bunch of kids then I won't inherit the highest order of heaven. It got to the point where I felt guilty no matter what. Like I was just so incredibly sinful. I would spend all day in church on Sunday. Even after people left I was doing extra tasks that needed to be done. I went to the temple several times a month, paid my tithe, paid fast offering, fasted once a month, read my scriptures daily, helped those in need, no coffee, no tea, no alcohol, no sex. I can't even have those thoughts to this very day. It is so ingrained in me that I'm disgusting for having lustful thoughts that I can't even begin to try. And on top of that if you're not converting people then you're not a good Mormon. There are so many little things a Mormon has to do to be considered a good Mormon and be worthy of heaven and love. It's absolutely exhausting.

The woman getting preach at on the beach reminds me of this charity my sister-in-law used to volunteer for. They gave away a box of food every week (a couple of chickens, rice, vegetables, etc.). My SIL would get so mad, because before these poor people were allowed to get their box of food, they had to listen to an hour-long sermon. Most of the people were the working poor, working more than 1 job, and they had to waste an hour in order to get their food.

Seth.. you need a hug. You're doing good, and we need guys like you, asking the hard questions and willing to take the flack so other people can know they are not alone... Thank you so much for keeping this going.

I listen to your show on youtube. Just want you to know that I appreciate what you do. Thank you! :-)

you are so refreshing to listen to....as a fringe old school underground person....I don't hear anyone, lately, bitching as well as you do.......you make me smile. refresh my courage.

Living here in the south were on every corner there is a church. I sometimes feel alone with my view and everybody around me are Christians and are very vocal about. I feel a bit scared to voice my views. Now I know that I am not alone.

I know this is old but i LOVE this vent podcast! I want to vent about the exact same things on my channel and hold back at times. But damnit you've inspired me to have my own little vent session!! Thanks Seth!

I'm just now getting comfortable with life again after going through a ton of drama at home. I haven't had the internet for a long time, and now that I have youtube again I've been listening to it while gaming, my old go to to come down after a long day. I went back to the amazing atheist and tbr, two old standbys (who I still love), but I forgot how soothing your voice is, and how mellow your content is compared to the other two. I mean that in the best way, I really like them, but they can be abrasive in a way that you just aren't. Not so far at least. You give me a little slice of nirvana after work every day. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

Seth, we needed this podcast so much. We have returned to the States after four years overseas (in way more secular Germany), and we're living in North Carolina, where it's still 1892, and I felt like my head would explode this weekend. Thank you for the voice of sanity. I really appreciate it.

But, you know, what you do is worth it. Sometimes the logical argument breaks through the bullshit and helps someone like me who's brain was in a religious deadlock. And after a day of being around my family who will throw all these ridiculous circle-jerk arguments at me, I sit back in a hot bath with some lavender oil and candles and TTA podcast. It's good to know I'm not alone. So thank you so much for what you do.

Oh my gosh I die laughing when you do your southern preacher impersonation!.

it's like talking to someone brainwashed into a cult. It's just a very large cult. On occasion a cult member figures it out and gets out. That's the amazing part. Way to go apostates!!! How are major religions different than a cult?

The wife and I were at the Clearwater event. We spoke at the book signing. I was the guy who was child napped and religion was used as a weapon to keep me from asking questions. I gave up the "G" drug years ago but my wife has been on the fence. After seeing Seth, her mouth was just hanging open in shock. The sat down and consumed the book and has not stopped learning since. SETH, YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Thanks for coming here and hope you come back again sometime. Eddie and Robin Z

Even if Jesus was to show himself to me, I would have to think about if I would join him. Knowing some terrible Bible verses, it pushes me even further away from religion.

Seth, you are a gem among atheists. Your compassion feels truly genuine, much more than most religious people "compassion". I only recently discovered the atheist side of KZread, but I believe you embody everything right about this movement, and many atheists should take a page out of your book.