Theology in the Raw A Raw Conversation with a Very Thoughtful Left-Wing Atheist: Adam Davidson
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Jan 30, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Adam Davidson, a seasoned business and economics journalist with a rich background at NPR and The New Yorker, delves into his unique journey as a Jewish atheist with a penchant for evangelical Christianity. He shares insights on the transformation of Christian discourse from compassion to combativeness and critiques the moral emphasis overshadowing acceptance in modern evangelicalism. Adam also discusses sensationalism in journalism, highlighting the need for diverse perspectives in a click-driven media landscape.
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Davidson's Upbringing
- Adam Davidson grew up in a left-wing, artistic environment in Greenwich Village, far removed from evangelical Christianity.
- His upbringing lacked formal religion, with exposure to atheism from his father and secular Judaism from his mother.
Evangelical Encounters
- At the University of Chicago, Davidson majored in History of Religion, focusing on evangelicalism to understand it better.
- He spent time at Moody Bible Institute, encountering both positive and negative examples of evangelicalism.
Respect and Disbelief
- Davidson developed respect for some evangelicals' loving and generous approach, challenging his prior assumptions.
- Despite studying religion, he remains an atheist, finding supernatural beliefs confounding but acknowledging religion's societal role.