The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God
4. Alex O'Connor: Losing faith in New Atheism
Nov 15, 2023
Alex O'Connor, aka Cosmic Skeptic, discusses his changing relationship with new atheism and why he's reevaluating his early takes on Christianity. They explore the decline of the new atheism movement, the evolving perceptions of atheism and religion, and how personal experiences play a role in belief in God. The episode also includes a bonus interview with Alex discussing his YouTube channel and podcast.
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- The popularity of new atheism has declined, with people becoming less confident in the claim that religion is inherently bad.
- The conversation around religion has moved beyond simply labeling it as bad and has become more focused on the cultural and experiential aspects of religious belief.
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The Decline of New Atheism
The popularity of new atheism has declined, with people becoming less confident in the claim that religion is inherently bad. The meaning crisis and the rise of post-Christian culture may have contributed to this shift. Many people still think that certain forms of religious belief and faith-based thinking are problematic, but they acknowledge the need for nuance in discussing religion. The conversation around religion has moved beyond simply labeling it as bad and has become more focused on the cultural and experiential aspects of religious belief.
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