When Moral Authority Is Beyond Question | God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction
Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.
In this episode, we explore God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction by Dan Barker, a critical examination of how moral authority is constructed and sustained through scripture.
Using the Bible as its own source, the book analyzes recurring depictions of divine violence, control, and domination, and questions whether moral systems should be exempt from scrutiny simply because they claim sacred origin. The discussion focuses on authority, obedience, and accountability as systemic…
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