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Eric McTaxis is with us again after joining us last year to discuss his excellent book

on the end of atheism. He is actually one of the most active writers, speakers, and commentators

in the United States today, and he has found the time to

write another book, a timely volume entitled Letter to the American Church. That's our topic today.

Welcome, Mr. Metaxus. Hey, thanks for having me, Mark. I appreciate it.

First of all, a side question. What is Socrates in the city and how can people find out about it?

Well, I don't like to talk about it publicly.

Socrates in the city is a UFO cult.

And people aren't supposed to know about it.

And it's embarrassing that you brought it up.

I don't know what to say, except the mothership will come and take us back whenever, whenever they decide.

But we are prepared.

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