Dr. Richard Carrier: Church & State
Crypto Voices: Episode 170 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier is a distinguished author and speaker renowned worldwide. As a professional historian, published philosopher, and leading advocate for the American freethought movement, Dr. Carrier has delivered presentations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Puerto Rico. He has also appeared on American television and radio in Canada and London, championing rigorous historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism.Dr. Carrier holds a Ph.D. in ancient history from Columbia University. His expertise lies in the intellectual history of Greece and Rome, focusing on ancient philosophy, religion, and science, with a special emphasis on the origins of Christianity and the evolution of science during the Roman Empire. He is also recognized for his contributions to the modern philosophy of naturalism as a worldview.He is the author of several influential books, including "On the Historicity of Jesus," "Proving History," "Sense and Goodness without God," "The Scientist in the Early Roman Empire," and "Science Education in the Early Roman Empire." His other notable works include "Not the Impossible Faith," "Why I Am Not a Christian," "Jesus from Outer Space," and "Hitler Homer Bible Christ." Additionally, he has contributed to collections such as "The Empty Tomb," "The Christian Delusion," and "The End of Christianity," among others. Learn about Richard Carrier here: https://www.richardcarrier.info/ Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for listening!