Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 29, 2024 – Hour 1
Matt Archbold discusses the past and future of atheism and Marcus looks at the Volstead Act, which enforced prohibition.
Marcus’s Monologue: Virtue and the Volstead Act
The Volstead Act, which enforced prohibition, went into effect on October 28, 1919. Marcus discusses.
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Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place
Big Atheism has failed. In 1970, Pew reported that atheists made up 3% of the American population. By 2023, that number was 4%. But that doesn’t mean Christianity has won. Around 30% of Americans are now considered “nones,” the vast majority of whom are “spiritual but not religious.” They don’t look to the Church and therefore delve into dark areas. We have seen moments like this before. Matt Archbold joins us.
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Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place
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How I grew in my faith during my time in the seminary
Luke Lancaster spent several years in the seminary before recently discerning out. He shares his spiritual journey.
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