In this episode of the Church History Podcast, we delve into the history of atheists and their impact on the church today; atheists' philosophies, such as Charles Darwin's and Karl Marx's, shaped the modern church. We explore Darwin's journey from faith to evolution and how his ideas influenced science and societal ideologies that justified harmful practices. Then, we turn to Karl Marx, whose radical political theories and rejection of religion spurred the rise of communism, resulting in significant global upheaval. Finally, we discuss the contrasting response from Christian figures like William Wilberforce and Harriet Tubman, whose faith-driven actions led to meaningful change and justice. Join us as we discuss the long-lasting impact of these worldviews and the church's role in today's society. 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