The Funny Thing About Religion Aug 17, 2025 This is the full interview with Richard Carrier recorded for the film BATMAN & JESUS • BATMAN & JESUS – Determining Canon in Comi… in 2016. Topics of Discussion: 00:00 The Sequence of the Gospels 01:31 The Earliest Material Written on Jesus 02:32 Methodology Used Determining Biblical Canon 04:58 Creation of a Biblical Canon 06:07 Motivation for a Biblical Canon 07:22 Biblical Canon Exclusions 08:40 Language and Literacy at the Time of Canonization 10:54 Language of the New Testament 12:00 Coptic Gospels 12:37 Scribal Error 14:03 Order of the New Testament and Missing Letters 15:55 Dating the Gospels 20:39 Savior Gods and Mystery Cults 28:31 Dying-and-Rising Deities 31:22 Islam, Mormonism, and the Cargo Cults 36:35 The Book of Enoch 38:44 Romulus 43:06 The Long Ending of Mark and Pentecostalism 46:45 The Gospels as Mythology vs. History 49:15 Sources of Revelations from God 50:00 Jesus and Satan as Mythology 54:31 The Luddites and Ned Ludd 57:20 Original Christianity vs. Christianity Today 59:47 The Holy Trinity 01:01:00 Euhemerization 01:06:36 Does it matter? Dr. Richard Carrier is a renowned historian, philosopher, and author, best known for his work in historical methodology, the philosophy of science, and the study of early Christianity. Holding a Ph.D. in ancient history from Columbia University, Carrier has become a leading voice in the debate over the historicity of Jesus, advocating the controversial Christ Myth Theory. His scholarly yet accessible approach has made him a popular figure in secular and skeptical circles, frequently addressing topics such as ancient history, biblical criticism, historical Jesus studies, Bayesian reasoning, and the scientific examination of religious claims. Carrier is the author of several influential books including On the Historicity of Jesus, Proving History, and Sense and Goodness Without God, which explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, lectures, and debates, engaging with audiences on topics like atheism, critical thinking, logic, and ancient philosophy. His content is ideal for viewers interested in secular humanism, mythicism, rational inquiry, and evidence-based analysis of historical claims. Whether you’re a skeptic, student of history, or just curious about the origins of Christianity, Richard Carrier offers deep insights grounded in scholarly rigor and clear reasoning. For more visit: https://www.richardcarrier.info/
BATMAN & JESUS – Determining Canon in Comics & Christianity (2025 Documentary)
The Funny Thing About Religion Apr 20, 2025 A council of self-proclaimed Batman experts is assembled in an attempt to canonize the Batman series while religious experts explain the canonization of the Bible in Christianity, raising the question – was Jesus a man or a myth? Dive deep into the fascinating parallels between pop culture and religion in BATMAN & JESUS. This thought-provoking film explores how fans and followers alike define “canon” in two seemingly different worlds: the DC Comics universe and Christian theology. From Batman’s ever-evolving storylines to the New Testament’s formation, this documentary unpacks how sacred texts and superhero lore are shaped, debated, and preserved. Perfect for fans of comic books, Christian history, theology, fandom culture, and media analysis, this 2025 documentary bridges faith and fiction in a way you’ve never seen before and examines how stories become sacred—whether they’re about a caped crusader in Gotham or a messiah in Galilee. By analyzing the creation of canon in both the DC Comics universe and early Christianity, the documentary invites skeptics, secular thinkers, comic book fans, and historians alike to question who decides what’s “official” and why it matters. A must-watch for anyone interested in mythology, religion without belief, comic book culture, and the power of narrative, whether you are a theology student, comic book collector, or documentary lover. Featuring Robert M. Price, Richard Carrier, David Fitzgerald, Aron Ra, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, Killah Priest, and Paul Provenza Batman & Jesus was written and directed by Jozef K. Richards Music by Scott Hampton https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5070262/https://www.kintoumedia.com/movies