Eli and Lamar are joined by Jennifer Hancock, author of The Humanist Approach To Happiness. She discusses her book, the philosophy behind it and the need it fills in secular society. Before that, Eli and Lamar riff on the news and listener mail.
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In this episode, David McAfee joins Eli and Lamar for a discussion about his book, Disproving Christianity: Refuting the World’s Most Followed Religion.
Before the interview, Lamar and Eli talk about freaky circumcision rituals, Sharron Angle craziness, Glenn Beck’s inner Mormon, Hindu human sacrifice, a new trend in childhood indoctrination, bible based MMO game and religious charities and their sense of entitlement.
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming Atheist Alliance International convention in Montreal and we revisit the topic of charismatic leaders and community involvement among atheists. Joining the conversation we have the president of AAI, Stuart Bechman.
Before the interview: kids get a phone call from God, Sharon Angle is f*cking nuts, Gas pump exiles the godless, Pope denies resignation of kiddie diddle cover up artists, American Atheists criticize NY governor’s tax subsidized mosque idea, Army chaplains “treat” PTSD, Christian organization spreads lies about birth control pills and Catholic website offers tips for arguing against gay marriage.
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Eli and Lamar revisit the topic of Seventh Day Adventists, but this time we have someone that actually knows what their talking about joining us. Dustin Williams, a one time SDA ministry hopeful, discusses the church and his deconversion into apostasy.
Before the interview, Lamar and Eli break down David Barton’s nationalistic nuttery, The New Apostolic Reformation, Obama rushing in the Apocalypse, creationism down on the bayou and other craziness that has been in the news lately.
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We continue our discussion on the historicity of Jesus with Rene Salm, author of The Myth Of Nazareth: The Invented Town Of Jesus. Rene talks about his extensive research into the first century town of Nazareth, and his conclusion that it didn’t exist.
Before the interview, Eli and Lamar ramble about religious debates on immigration, gay rights vs. chaplain rights, Indianapolis public schools internet banned list and Iran’s wonderful record on liberty and justice for women.
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Richard Haynes, Life Without Faith blogger and director of Atheist Nexus, joins us for a discussion about the future of Atheist Nexus and and the atheist community in general. But, before that, Eli and Lamar talk about Australia’s atheist prime minister, the secular billboard campaign in North Carolina, the crazy that is Sharron Angle, the Belgian raids on Catholic institutions, homeopathy getting dropped from the NHS, and listener mail.
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Dr. Darrel Ray makes his second appearance on Chariots of Iron, almost a full year after our “Inoculating Against the God Virus” episode. This time around, Darrel discusses his work doing leadership conferences, his Recovering Religionists organization and everyone’s favorite fellating, tweaker evangelist Ted Haggard.
Before the interview: Jew on Jew ethnic prejudice, a minor digression on claims of antisemitism, Mark Souder blames extramarital affair on inefficacy of prayer, radiocarbon dating proved effective yet again and the reasons atheists should celebrate holidays regardless of their religious roots.
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Frank Zindler, author of The Jesus the Jews Never Knew, joins the show for a discussion about the historicity of Jesus; specifically the evidence, or lack of evidence, from often cited Jewish sources. This is the first part of what will become a multi-part series on the historicity of Jesus. Before the interview, Lamar and Eli talk about recent poll numbers inspired by the National Day of Prayer controversy, Catholic bishops taking a stand against ENDA, creationism in Russia and Bill Nye the Science Guy being named Humanist of the Year.
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Filmmaker, Roger Nygard, joins us to to talk about the big questions and discuss his new documentary, The Nature of Existence. Roger put a questionnaire on his site asking visitors to discuss what they believe, and encourages you all to check it out and give your own answers to life’s big questions.
Before the interview, Eli and Lamar discuss some of the crazy stuff they’ve seen in the news lately, such as: Billy Joel’s daughter attempting suicide with a homeopathic overdose, one man standing up to the Christian infiltration of the military, new science that totally proves God’s existence, a new kind of mile high club, and Pelosi pandering to papists.
Also on this show, just before dedicating it to the now deceased heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio, Eli and Lamar offer a farewell toast to, Joe, their fellow podcaster and co-founder. The three parted company last week and this is the first episode after the line-up change. You can still hear Joe on the Atheist News podcast where he and Brother Richard continue to dish on the crazies while Eli and Lamar forge ahead with Chariots of Iron.
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With our sincere apologies, we bring you our very late, latest episode. Please forgive our tardiness and our wretched sound quality. When I say wretched sound quality, I mean fucking awful. In this episode, we discuss the Tea Party, Hutaree and America’s angry political climate. We’re fortunate enough to be Joined by Brother Richard, who brings some political balance to the discussion.
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