The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God 3. Thank God for Richard Dawkins
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Nov 7, 2023 
Guest: Richard Dawkins, Prominent atheist author and biologist. The podcast explores the revival of belief in God after the rise of New Atheism. It discusses the conflict between atheism and morality, the resurgence of Christian philosophy, and the impact of atheist thinkers. It also highlights personal journeys of faith, the question of ethics in atheism, and the influence of New Atheism on belief in God.
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New Atheism's Intellectual Simplicity
- New Atheist books, while popular, are often seen as intellectually unsophisticated.
- Critics like William Lane Craig and Michael Ruse argue their philosophical and theological arguments lack depth.
Renaissance of Christian Philosophy
- Christian philosophy has seen a resurgence in academia over the past 50 years.
- Thinkers like Richard Swinburne, Alvin Plantinga, and others have contributed to this renaissance.
Church's Response to New Atheism
- The rise of New Atheism prompted a revival of Christian apologetics.
- Ministries and resources like Reasonable Faith and Word on Fire have emerged to equip Christians.