In the Market with Janet Parshall Gunning For God
Dec 30, 2025
John Lennox, a Professor of mathematics and philosophy of science renowned for his debates with leading atheists, dives deep into the critique of New Atheism. He argues that their claims often lack scientific rigor and examines the philosophical foundations of morality. Lennox discusses the intersection of evolution and ethics, providing a compelling standpoint against social Darwinism. He also addresses the historical responsibility of religion while defending Christianity's role in justice and moral progress. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider foundational beliefs about faith and reason.
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Prepare To Defend Your Faith
- Be prepared to give a reasoned answer when discussing faith in public forums and the marketplace of ideas.
- John Lennox models engaging calmly and intellectually with prominent atheist arguments rather than avoiding debate.
Campus Hunger For God
- Young people on major university campuses show strong interest in questions about God, often in large, engaged crowds.
- Lennox suggests this reflects dissatisfaction with superficial materialism and openness to deeper answers.
Is Versus Ought Problem
- David Hume argued you cannot derive an 'ought' from an 'is', exposing a gap between facts and moral claims.
- John Lennox says rejecting God leaves no transcendent grounding for objective morality and weakens atheist moral critiques.