The Don Johnson Radio Show Archives

Thoughts on God and Ethics from the Devil, Penn Jillette and Nancy Pelosi

February 23, 2009

• A listener wanted our thoughts on a clip from The Devil's Advocate. The movie makers got the devil right, including the fact that he lies about the nature of God. (warning: profanity in clip)
• Penn Jillette  presents his reasons for believing there is no God.
• Don and Brandon address a listener question: "If God knew that most people would go to Hell, how can we say that creating people was good?"
• Can the pro-life position be defeated with just one question?
• A baby is murdered at an abortion clinic. How is this a shock to people?
• Our Jonathan Swift Award for the week goes to Nancy Pelosi, for arguing that a decreased population will be good for the economy.

Should We Listen to Our Conscience?

February 16, 2009

• Don and Brandon address listener emails regarding the two previous shows as well as a question about whether or not they actually believe that we should listen to our conscience. Listener Tomer suggests that they hold to a double standard on the subject.

Is Life Fatalistic?

February 9, 2009

• Don and Brandon continue a discussion Brandon started on the last show. They talk about whether or not life is fatalistic and some of the practical consequences of believing that it is.

Does God Have a Purpose for Everything that Happens?

January 26, 2009

• Brandon discusses whether it is right to say that God has a purpose for everything that happens. He argues that it is not and gives some strong biblical evidence in support of his position.