News Roundup 4/16; Dawkins & Shapiro on Being a "Cultural Christian" | Yaron Brook Show
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The Evolution from Religious to Secular Influence
This chapter explores the transition of Western civilization from a foundation in Christian values to embracing Enlightenment ideals and secularism. It discusses the impact of figures like Aquinas and Aristotle on Western thought, advocating for a secular morality derived from biology and evolution. The chapter also contrasts Nietzsche's perspective on the consequences of rejecting religion with an alternative secular philosophy, touching on manifestations of totalitarian ideologies in a culture that embraces Plato over Christianity.
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