#18: Ex-Catholic and disillusionment with faith, controversial societal viewpoints, & exploring areas where we disagree | Dylan Bain
#18: Ex-Catholic and disillusionment with faith, controversial societal viewpoints, & exploring areas where we disagree | Dylan BainDescription
Dylan was once in school to become a Jesuit priest, but after a heartbreak and disillusionment with the people around him, he left the church to find himself. We talk about abortion (Dylan used to be pro-life and is now pro-choice, I used to be pro-choice and now am pro-life), assisted suicide and how much role the government should have in our lives, and capitalism’s influence on feminism. We discuss the US healthcare system, the importance of accountability in conservatism, and if human morality solely comes from faith. We also touch on how women should not be priests, why Dylan feels spiritual experiences come mainly from human connection, his experience witnessing the Jesuits around him, sin, good and evil, shame, and freedom. We talk about the transgender epidemic, the role of family in society, and how suburban living could be the root cause of a lot of our societal distress. Dylan talks about his past experiences and future aspiration with political activism.
Dylan Bain, CPA, MBA, is the managing partner at TrueNorth CPAs, bringing over a decade of expertise in tax and accounting. A former math teacher and wrestling coach, Dylan is passionate about education and mentorship. He’s deeply involved in men’s work, including with The Savage Legion. Dylan’s journey also includes an aspiration to become a priest, informed by his extensive education in Catholic schools from kindergarten through graduate studies. Though he no longer identifies as Christian, he remains profoundly influenced by Jesuit philosophy, especially the concept of cura personalis, which emphasizes care for the whole person. A devoted family man, he shares his life with his amazing wife and two beautiful daughters.
United States
