I've been listening to the @joerogan Experience for over a decade now, and have observed his transformation from militant Atheist to... Well, you'll see.
Here is a detailed history of Rogan's commentary on Christianity, through clips and debates from the podcast👇
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In this early clip from the Joe Rogan Experience, we hear Rogan railing against Christianity.
He calls Christians dumb and confidently suggests that smart people are predominantly atheists because atheism requires a more sophisticated level of analysis.
This is classic New Atheist rhetoric, where intellect is seen as inherently opposed to faith. But this notion misunderstands what Christianity truly is. Faith in Christ is not anti-intellectual; it engages deeply with questions of morality, purpose, and truth. Christianity has inspired some of the greatest minds in history—from Augustine to Aquinas, from Newton to Pascal to C.S. Lewis and Tolkien.
Here, Rogan shares ( with @peterboghossian ) his belief that humanity is in an “early stage of enlightenment,” where progress will naturally lead to moving further away from God.
He even asserts that the New Testament was “made by Constantine,” which is blatantly false.
Rogan’s claim reflects a common misunderstanding about progress and religion. The idea that enlightenment means moving away from God ignores how much of Western enlightenment was built on Christian foundations. The scientific revolution, the moral framework of human rights, and even modern education systems owe a debt to Christian thought.
Additionally, the misconception about Constantine is a myth thoroughly debunked by scholars. As he will come to find out.