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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 10 MIN

Baptizing ourselves with “Progress”

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

This week marks the anniversary of four separate, yet strangely connected historical events. We remember the Hindenburg disaster, the births of Robespierre and Sigmund Freud, and Stalin’s rise to premier of the Soviet Union. And they all highlight humanity’s ambition to baptize itself with the language of progress while removing God from the public sphere. Marcus has more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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