Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief.
There’s a popular meme going around about how the biblical Judas had “the best Pastor” and “teacher” and “leader” at his disposal in Jesus — but betrayed him anyway. The point is that the church you attend, and the leadership within it, means nothing if you’re unwilling to change your attitude. In a short video, Seth Andrews does an excellent job of explaining why that message makes no sense at all if you accept the teachings of Christianity. Read more