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In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer interviews Professor Bart Ehrman about his new book on the Christian roots of altruist ethics.
- Christian vs. pagan ethics
- The true meaning of Christian “love”
- Apocalyptic roots of Christian ethics
- Are Christian ethics rational?
- Ehrman’s work
Resources:
- Bart Ehrman, Love Thy Stranger: How Christianity Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West
- Ben Bayer, “How Christianity Polluted the Moral Atmosphere of the West,” New Ideal, February 5, 2025.
This episode was recorded on April 22, 2026.
