Atheism in History-with Professor Alec Ryrie

Professor Ryrie joins Michael to discuss the history of atheism, the different meanings of the term, and some famous atheists.Alexander Gray Ryrie is a British historian of Protestant Christianity, specializing in the history of England and Scotland in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.[ He was Professor of Divinity at Gresham College from 2018 to 2022. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2019.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational Egoist Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity. He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime https://www.amazon.com... View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty https://books2read.com... About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational Egoist Xenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour. She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to the organization’s strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centered on reason, individual rights, and human freedom. Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, creating a forum for thoughtful discussion on philosophy and its application to everyday life, culture, and current issues. Join Capitalism and Coffee here: https://www.meetup.com... Follow Xenia’s essays on reason, independence, and purposeful living at her Substack: https://substack.com/https://a.co/d/0ipPoAPQ#atheism#history#god#ideas#philosophy