Episode 8

The podcasters critically examine the historical actions of Christians, contrasting them with the religion's espoused message of love and peace. The episode highlights numerous historical events, including the Crusades, Inquisitions, witch hunts, European Wars of Religion, and colonial conquests, detailing the violence and deaths attributed to these religiously influenced conflicts. The podcasters note a significant estimated death toll resulting from these actions throughout history. The piece questions the sincerity of Christian claims of benevolence and suggests a pattern of behavior that contradicts their core tenets. The episode concludes by pointing out the discrepancy between the teachings of love and the historical reality of violence carried out by Christians.