CBC Radio's Tapestry interviewed an absolutely fascinating author on Sunday named Sam Harris. His books include The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation.

One of the points he made is that certain types of stupidity disqualify people from holding high elected office in the United States. But if you believe that Jesus will reappear in your lifetime and "rapture" you towards heaven before the merde really hits the fan, no problem!

In fact, if you were to denounce that belief as stupid, it would be political suicide because 44 per cent of Americans think that's exactly what's going to happen to them.

For that 44 per cent, a terrorist nuke going off in New York City might actually be a good thing, because it could be marking the start of the rapture!

The interview will likely be archived here. Give it a listen.