Waterford is the home of firsts. In 914 it became the first ever city in Ireland when Viking settlers saw it as an opportune location and they were right.

Today it's seen as one of the best places to live in Ireland, one that's people first.

So when you think of your next move, think of a place that's built around living, working, learning, culture, food and lots more.

Think of a place built around you where you can build a better future. Think Waterford first. Visit Waterford2040.com to see why.

Okay here we go. The Step by 3, 2, 1.

The thinking atheist, it's not a person. It's a symbol, an idea.

The population of atheists in this country is going through the roof.

Rejecting faith. Perceiving knowledge. Challenging the sacred.

If I tell the truth it's because I tell the truth. Not because I put my hand on a book and made a wish and working together.

For a more rational world.

Take the risk of thinking, feel so. Much more happiness. Truth, beauty and wisdom will come to you that way.

Assume nothing. Question everything. And start thinking.

This is the Thinking Atheist Podcast hosted by Seth Anders.

Before I get into my conversation with Special Guest Noah Luzanz, here is a subject that I've thought about tackling on the show.

It is such a thick, deep subject that I would really kind of rather leave it to my friends at the Great Courses Plus.

The topic is paganism. Yeah, I'm going to leave this one at least for now to Dr. Hans Friedrich Muller.

This guy is an expert on the ancient Mesopotamians, the creation of their gods, their myths and legends, and everything.

From the Egyptian book of the dead to the Vedic to Zeus on Mount Olympus to the mystery cults, many of which informed our modern day religions.

It's just fascinating stuff. It's available as a lecture series at the Great Courses Plus called the pagan world. Ancient religions before Christianity.

You can stream the videos to your TV, you can watch as a family and educate everybody.

You can stream to your computer, laptop, you can use the app and listen on your smartphone.

Subjects at the Great Courses Plus range far and wide, and while you and I are navigating these sort of strange days, it is a prime time to learn something new and make the most of these moments.

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