The hosts discuss the difficulty of understanding the Aztec tradition of human sacrifice and the common misconceptions surrounding it, including the idea that the Aztecs enjoyed watching people suffer and die. They suggest that this ritual should be viewed in the context of religion and culture rather than through a modern lens.
This podcast discusses the various counterculture movements that emerged in California during the 60s and 70s, including alternative communities, religions, and cults, and how the city often cracked down on them.
Evaluating 3000 years of known history, the speaker posits that a system promoting individual flourishing can also promote collective flourishing and general welfare, citing examples of what leads to bloodshed and what promotes the ability to flourish individually.
This episode explores the cultural significance of death in Mexican culture. From celebrating the dead to shamanism and necromancy, we get a glimpse of the rich and unique beliefs surrounding death in Mexico.
This transcript discusses how Christianity is intertwined with Paganism through blood sacrifice, multiple gods, and other strange rituals. The fourth century church turned Jesus' birthday into a celebration on the winter solstice, which aligns with pagan fertility rites.