Within Reason #51 Richard Dawkins - Religion is (Still) Appalling
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Jan 15, 2024 
Evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins discusses Christianity, the benefits of religion, the success of Darwin's theory, analyzing views on religion and free speech, the privileged status of Christian theology, the nature of debates, and arguments on God's existence.
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Dawkins Described as "Christian"
- Herciali recently described Richard Dawkins as one of the most Christian people she knows.
- Dawkins and Herciali differ on the importance of Christianity's truth claims versus its moral and political implications.
The Social Function of Religion
- Religion serves a social function and might even offer evolutionary benefits.
- Adopting a religion for its social utility, even without believing its truth claims, can be seen as patronizing.
Dawkins' Atheism Driven by Science
- Dawkins' atheism is primarily driven by scientific inquiry into the existence of a creator, not the problem of evil.
- He views the existence of a creator as a fundamental scientific question that changes our understanding of the universe.