BYU Professor Ben Bickman Said Plant-Based Is Satanic… So I Responded

The host critiques an interview titled “We’re Getting the Word of Wisdom Wrong” featuring BYU metabolic scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman, arguing he has a predetermined anti-carb, pro-animal-protein agenda and selectively uses evidence and scripture. They dispute his claimed role in shaping U.S. dietary guidelines, emphasizing modern randomized trials and drug data supporting LDL as causal in atherosclerosis and showing saturated fat raises LDL, while refined carbs also harm metabolic health. The host defends Mediterranean and high-fiber, whole-food plant-based patterns as improving insulin resistance while lowering LDL, and challenges Bikman’s dismissal of fiber and plant protein. They rebut his claims that veganism is “satanic,” environmentally naive, or inherently harmful, citing environmental impacts of beef and studies and statements supporting well-planned plant-based diets. The episode argues D&C 89 repeatedly endorses sparing meat use and urges nonjudgment about dietary choices. 00:00 Why This Episode 00:18 Bickman Background 01:13 Guidelines Bias Claims 03:10 Seven Countries Debate 05:45 LDL Causality Evidence 07:30 Refined Carbs Nuance 09:29 Mediterranean Diet Proof 12:58 Insulin Resistance Limits 17:51 Men Women Food Lens 20:07 Muscle And Glucose 21:12 Three Rules Breakdown 22:55 Carbs Fiber Defense 25:33 Plant Protein Reality 27:17 Fat Types Matter 30:03 Word Of Wisdom Setup 30:36 DNC 89 Meat Verse 32:57 No Official WoW Diet 34:12 DNC 89 Meat and Grains 36:40 Season Thereof Context 39:43 Judgment and Worthiness 42:01 Timothy and Romans 14 47:08 Veganism and Environment 53:52 DNC 49 and Personal Revelation 58:26 Priestcraft and Final Takeaways 01:01:43 Closing Thoughts