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Spectator Out Loud: Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray and Cindy Yu
Jan 27, 2024
Richard Dawkins explains how to convert an atheist to Christianity, German army's poor state, return of the Trump show, Chinese intelligence officer's account, and the ethics of tracking children.
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- Ayan Hirsi Ali converted to Christianity as a defense against Islam, despite not believing in fundamental Christian tenets.
- The German army faces challenges in transforming into Europe's first line of defense, including limited resources, equipment deficiencies, and a shortage of tanks and personnel.
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Richard Dawkins on Ayan Hirsi Ali's conversion to Christianity
Richard Dawkins discusses the surprising conversion of Ayan Hirsi Ali, a prominent atheist and former Muslim, to Christianity. While she admits she doesn't believe in fundamental Christian tenets, she sees Christianity as a necessary defense against Islam. Dawkins expresses his curiosity about her decision and looks forward to debating her at Dissident Dialogues.
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