https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/english-secularism--6899009enPoliticsCopyright Early Modernhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38ad4c9491f45878ebfc40834398e205.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/english-secularism--6899009Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:55 +0000George J. HolyoakeEarly Modernspreaker31@podcastlibrary.orgWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...false53f18ff6-3485-5472-bc8d-316d06899864episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bay-a-book-of-poems-d-h-lawrence--74453735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74453735Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:16 +0000George J. Holyoake"Bay A Book of Poems" by D. H. Lawrence invites listeners into a world of rich imagery and profound emotion, showcasing the poet's unique voice and perspective. This collection reflects on the intricacies of human experience, capturing the beauty and...1882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antichrist-friedrich-nietzsche--74410892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74410892Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:48 +0000George J. Holyoake"Antichrist" by Friedrich Nietzsche presents a provocative critique of Christianity and its moral framework, challenging the foundations of faith and the influence it has wielded over Western thought. Nietzsche's incisive analysis questions the values...14282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prose-edda-brodeur-translation-snorri-sturleson--74332828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74332828Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:19 +0000George J. HolyoakeThe "Prose Edda," translated by Brodeur, is a seminal work by Snorri Sturluson that serves as a cornerstone of Norse mythology and poetic tradition. This collection not only preserves the ancient tales and beliefs of the Norse gods and heroes but also...22860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diamond-sutra-chin-kang-ching-or-prajna-paramita-unknown--74283270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74283270Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:59 +0000George J. HolyoakeThe "Diamond Sutra," also known as Chin-Kang-Ching or Prajna-Paramita-Unknown, is a revered text in Mahayana Buddhism that explores the nature of reality and the concept of emptiness. This profound work delves into the essence of enlightenment,...7081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gold-hunter-s-experience-chalkley-j-hambleton--74171157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74171157Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:25 +0000George J. Holyoake"Gold Hunter's Experience" by Chalkley J. Hambleton invites listeners into the thrilling world of gold prospecting, capturing the essence of adventure and the relentless pursuit of fortune. This audiobook offers a vivid exploration of the challenges...7287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-philosophy-of-history-georg-wilhelm-friedrich-hegel--74116278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116278Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:12 +0000George J. Holyoake"Introduction to The Philosophy of History" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel delves into the intricate relationship between history and philosophy, exploring how historical events shape human consciousness and societal development. Hegel posits that...16530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-a-man-thinketh-version-3-james-allen--74072523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74072523Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:59 +0000George J. Holyoake"As a Man Thinketh (version 3)" by James Allen is a profound exploration of the power of thought and its influence on an individual's character and circumstances. Allen eloquently argues that our thoughts shape our reality, emphasizing the importance...3238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flowers-of-freethought-first-series-george-william-foote--74021808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74021808Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:08 +0000George J. Holyoake"Flowers of Freethought (First Series)" by George William Foote is a compelling exploration of secular thought and the challenges posed by religious dogma. Foote's incisive arguments and eloquent prose invite listeners to engage with the principles of...31870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxe-s-book-of-martyrs-vol-2-lives-and-deaths-of-early-christian-and-protestant-martyrs-forbush-foxe--73970414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73970414Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000George J. Holyoake"Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 2" delves into the lives and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs, chronicling their unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifices for their beliefs. This compelling narrative not only highlights the historical...34318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-and-my-neighbour-robert-blatchford--73918245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73918245Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0000George J. Holyoake"God and my Neighbour" by Robert Blatchford delves into the interplay between faith and community, exploring how personal beliefs influence our relationships with those around us. Blatchford's reflections on morality, compassion, and the essence of...27456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katie-robertson-margaret-winslow--73814225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73814225Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000George J. Holyoake"Katie Robertson-Margaret Winslow" invites listeners into the lives of its titular characters, exploring their journeys and the connections that shape their experiences. This audiobook resonates with themes of personal growth and the intricacies of...22837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-and-other-poems-robert-bridges--73781636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73781636Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:41 +0000George J. Holyoake"October and Other Poems" by Robert Bridges invites listeners into a world of lyrical exploration, capturing the essence of nature and the passage of time through evocative verse. The collection reflects on the beauty of the changing seasons,...4537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talks-by-abdul-baha-given-in-paris-abdu-l-baha-abbas--73750060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750060Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:33 +0000George J. Holyoake"Talks by Abdul Baha Given in Paris-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás" captures a series of profound discussions led by Abdul Baha, a key figure in the Baha'i Faith, during his time in Paris. These talks delve into themes of spirituality, unity, and the importance...23212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treatise-concerning-the-principles-of-human-knowledge-george-berkeley--73724430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73724430Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:37 +0000George J. HolyoakeGeorge Berkeley's "Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" delves into the nature of reality and perception, challenging the materialist views of his time. Berkeley posits that objects only exist as they are perceived, emphasizing the...15031falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-office-boy-francis-j-finn-s-j--73704058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73704058Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000George J. HolyoakeThat Office Boy by Francis J. Finn, S.J. is a captivating tale that explores the life of a young office boy, offering insights into the trials and tribulations he faces in his everyday work environment. This story resonates with themes of...17144falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brief-account-of-the-bahai-movement-ethel-j-rosenberg--73683489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683489Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000George J. Holyoake"Brief Account of the Bahai Movement" by Ethel J. Rosenberg offers a concise exploration of the Bahá'í faith, detailing its origins, principles, and the impact it has had on spiritual thought. This insightful work delves into the movement's emphasis...3705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abraham-lincoln-s-lyceum-address-with-an-introduction-by-theodore-roosevelt-various--73660961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73660961Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000George J. HolyoakeAbraham Lincoln's Lyceum Address, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt, presents a profound exploration of the principles that underpin American democracy and civil society. Delivered in 1838, Lincoln's address reflects on the importance of law,...2633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finland-and-the-tsars-1809-1899-joseph-r-fisher--73640269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640269Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000George J. Holyoake"Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899" by Joseph R. Fisher explores the intricate relationship between Finland and the Russian Empire during a transformative century. This period marked significant political and social changes as Finland navigated its...30457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prose-edda-brodeur-translation-snorri-sturleson--73603802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73603802Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:58 +0000George J. HolyoakeThe "Prose Edda," translated by Brodeur, is a seminal work by Snorri Sturluson that serves as a cornerstone of Norse mythology and poetics. This collection of tales and teachings delves into the rich tapestry of Norse gods, heroes, and the cultural...22860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-secularism-george-j-holyoake--73571845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73571845Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:28:57 +0000George J. Holyoake"English Secularism" by George J. Holyoake delves into the principles and philosophy of secularism as it emerged in England, exploring the movement's historical context and its implications for society. Holyoake's work is a profound examination of the...14923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agathos-the-rocky-island-and-other-sunday-stories-and-parables-samuel-wilberforce--73537755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73537755Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:33:19 +0000George J. Holyoake"Agathos, the Rocky Island, and Other Sunday Stories and Parables" by Samuel Wilberforce presents a collection of poignant narratives that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human experience. These stories invite listeners to reflect on the...16713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-secularist-ceremonies--70423266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423266Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:11 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...1712church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-self-extending-principles--70423264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423264Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:08 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...959church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-through-opposition-to-recognition--70423262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423262Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:06 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...723church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-secularism-creates-a-new-responsibility--70423260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423260Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:05 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...493church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-apart-from-christianism--70423259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423259Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:03 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...516church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-its-discrimination--70423257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423257Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:02 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...401church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-the-ethical-method-of-controversy--70423256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423256Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:01 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...451church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-ethical-certitude--70423255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423255Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...553church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-morality-independent-of-theology--70423254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423254Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:59 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...831church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-rejected-tenets-replaced-by-better--70423252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423252Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:57 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...514church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-self-defensive-for-the-people--70423251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423251Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:56 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...545church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-distinctiveness-made-further-evident--70423249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423249Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:55 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...631church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-secular-instruction-distinct-from-secularism--70423244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423244Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:53 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...396church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-how-secularism-was-diffused--70423243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423243Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:52 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...548church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-how-secularism-arose--70423241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423241Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:51 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...540church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-three-principles-vindicated--70423239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423239Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:49 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...672church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-third-stage-of-free-thought-secularism--70423238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423238Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:48 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...366church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-stationariness-of-criticism--70423237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423237Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:47 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...638church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-conquests-of-investigation--70423235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423235Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:46 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...580church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-the-second-stage-of-free-thought-enterprise--70423233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423233Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:44 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...464church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-the-first-stage-of-free-thought-its-nature-and-limitation--70423231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423231Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:43 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...711church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-question-stated--70423229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423229Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:41 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...371church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-open-thought-the-first-step-to-intelligence--70423226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423226Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:40 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...339church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-author-s-preface-and-publisher-s-preface--70423225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423225Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:39 +0000George J. HolyoakeWhat is secularism? It champions the secular over the sacred, advocating for a world where religion remains a private matter, free from public influence. Secularism argues against the entanglement of church and state, striving to diminish the power...982church,culture,freethinker,history,influence,philosophy,politics,religion,secularism,societyfalsefull