"It's important to examine our 'why' when it comes to clinging to specific beliefs. Is it because we believe in them so fully and completely that anything less would seem disrespectful? Or, is it because we prize the stability of our beliefs above all else, even more than their content?"
Okay, so first off, I loved his motion to reconsider the need for sex scenes in movies. (And, may I add, books?!) Ever the over-serious, though, I wanted the tone to stay more consistent. Was it a comedy, or reflections on deep-seated questions central to life and reality? Somehow the mix of these things made me feel it was lacking in both areas. Still, I enjoyed this one. The author's narration was fun, as I generally find his other work (The Popcast, the Bible Binge, and his newsletter). I love the the premise, that all kinds of ideas and beliefs are worth reconsidering. It seems a timely message. I would love for us all to normalize the message of this book and of @CH1ONESO on Twitter (I don't know anything else about her but I love this quote): "NORMALIZE CHANGING YOUR OPINION ON SOMETHING AFTER LEARNING NEW INFORMATION. IT'S OKAY. I PROMISE."
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