Religion And Atheism Episodes
Religious brainwashing creates the illusion of natural identity
We think our identities are natural and that conversion or leaving religion is an unnatural act that is brought about through bra…
We can't fight irrationality without fighting religion
Many people, including many atheists, like to have a sterilized version of atheism around. They say the real fight is against irr…
You don't need permission to resist
Oppressive systems don't always come in the form of sticks and stones and visible violence. They also come in the form of systems…
The universe is probably not a simulation
The simulation theory is becoming part of popular culture and even atheists seem sometimes agree that it is likely. But there is …
Atheists cannot believe in Karma
This episode is somewhat a continuation of the previous episode about my problems with the phrase Hindu Atheist. It delvs into ho…
Why I am not a Hindu Atheist
This episode is about a label that is used often in the discourse about atheism in India. It's also about a bit of appropriation …
A response to Devdutt Pattanaik on Hindutva and Hinduism
Mythologist and writer Devdutt Pattanaik recently gave an interview on Akash Banerjee's YouTube channel The Deshbhakt. In it, he …
The Indian Atheist problem
The thing that has been on my mind for the last week has been being an Indian atheist and the complications that come with it bec…
On hurt religious sentiments
Getting hurt is okay. You are human. You are religious. It is only natural that something someone said about your gods has caused…