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Why New Atheism has failed - Justin Brierley | Maiden Mother Matriarch 32

Sep 24, 2023

Justin Brierley, author of 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God', discusses the rise and fall of new atheism, the influence of Christian principles on culture, the importance of treating sex and relationships carefully, the continuing religious drive in humans, different styles of worship within the Church of England, and the broader platform of new atheists.

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Justin Brierley

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New atheism failed to provide a positive ethical framework beyond its negative critiques, causing some atheists to turn to other secular intellectuals for a more comprehensive worldview.

The decline of shared narratives in today's social media age has contributed to mental health issues and a meaning crisis; rediscovering a different story is key to finding purpose.

Both highly traditionalist liturgical services and modern charismatic services offer immersive and transformative worship experiences that transport individuals beyond the mundane and provide a different understanding of reality.

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The Rise and Fall of New Atheism

New atheism emerged in the mid-2000s as a more media-savvy and dogmatic form of atheism. It was influenced by the rise of the internet and gained popularity by critiquing religion, especially in the wake of events like 9/11. However, it eventually faced internal divisions and controversies, with different factions forming around various social justice issues. The movement failed to provide a positive ethical framework beyond its negative critiques, and many atheists turned to other secular intellectuals like Jordan Peterson for a more comprehensive worldview.

The New Atheism Movement

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Introduction

3min

The Rise and Impact of New Atheism

13min

The Influence of Christian Principles on Contemporary Culture

17min

The Importance of Treating Sex and Relationships Carefully

5min

The Continuing Religious Drive

18min

Different Styles of Worship

11min

Reflecting on New Atheists and Their Broader Platform

2min

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.uk

Justin Brierley, a writer, broadcaster and author of a new book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. On the podcast we spoke about the rise and fall of new atheism; the role of religion in politics and in the extended episode we spoke about the relationship between new atheism and other religions particularly Islam. To find the extended episode, bonus episodes and the MMM chat community go to louiseperry.substack.com

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