Is God Dead? Nietzsche, Atheism, and the Church's Response

Church History

In today's episode of the Church History Podcast, host Lorelee Siemens continues her series on the rise of atheism in the 1800s, exploring the lives and philosophies of notable atheists such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Emma Goldman, and Sigmund Freud. The episode highlights Nietzsche's famous proclamation that "God is dead" and its impact on Western thought, fostering moral relativism and nihilism and inspiring dangerous ideologies. It also delves into Emma Goldman's advocacy for anarchism and birth control. Finally, the episode examines Sigmund Freud's view of religion as an illusion and his contributions to atheistic thought through psychoanalysis. Throughout the discussion, Lorelee contrasts the rise of atheism with the steadfast Christian response during this period, emphasizing the importance of faith and the gospel in confronting secular ideologies. Episode Sponsor: • Alexander Henry Coffee https://alexanderhenrycoffee.ca Use CODE: churchhistory for 20% off • Etsy Mug Store https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChurchHistory • My book “The church is born” is available! Order the book today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BGLZ7C1 Canadian Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09BGLZ7C1 Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: The History of the Hymns: https://loreleesiemens.com/podcasts/hymns Science and the Church: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-3096439/science-and-the-church The Enlightenment: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-9897328/the-enlightenment The French Revolution: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-12199508/the-french-revolution