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Konstantin Kisin, a lapsed atheist, discusses his transition from agnosticism and the influence of Soviet upbringing and New Atheism. He explores the value of religion in addressing moral ambiguity and critiques new atheism for its shortcomings in addressing existential questions.
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- New Atheism focused on challenging religious beliefs using logic and science, highlighting potential harm.
- Post-Christian societies are exploring the usefulness of religious beliefs and new belief systems.
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Rise of New Atheism and Challenge to Religious Dogma
The emergence of the Four Horsemen of New Atheism, including Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchin, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett, marked a shift towards challenging religious beliefs. These figures reasserted enlightenment values of truth and science, criticizing the impact of religious dogma on society. New Atheism aimed not only to disprove religious beliefs but also to highlight their potentially harmful consequences. The movement gained momentum after 9/11, with prominent atheists like Dawkins and Hitchin publishing provocative books like The God Delusion and God is not great.
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