The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

24. Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley: Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate

Jul 9, 2024

A live discussion in Edinburgh features atheist YouTuber Alex O'Connor and host Justin Brierley exploring the resurgence of belief in God. They debate the Bible's role in Western morality, Alex recites a CS Lewis poem, and they discuss the shift towards spirituality in younger generations. They explore the rise of right-wing politics intertwined with Christianity and the importance of storytelling in inspiring faith.

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Justin Brierley

Alex O'Connor

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Shift in tone towards Christianity from aggressive atheism rhetoric.

Motivations vary - crises, moral authority, and community validation lead to belief shifts.

Debate on resurgence of Christianity - diverse reasons require thorough examination.

Christianity rooted in 'loving your enemies' - transformative power emphasized for positive impact.

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Conversation on the Shift in Tone and Conversations about Christianity

The shift in the tone of conversations about Christianity is observed, with discussions moving away from aggressive atheistic rhetoric. People are questioning the promises of secular material atheism which may have let them down. Intellectual permission and experiential exploration are leading individuals to consider Christianity more seriously. Anecdotal evidence and statistical anomalies hint at a potential rekindling of spiritual hunger and interest in Christian beliefs, although the type of Christianity emerging from this shift remains uncertain.

Intro

4min

Event Introduction and Discussion on Christian Faith

4min

Exploring CosmicSkeptic and the Evolution of Belief

6min

Resurgence of Belief in God

27min

Exploring the Shift in Beliefs Towards Christianity and Islam

4min

The Rise of Right-Wing Politics and Christianity

19min

The Shift Towards Narrative and Non-Propositional Thinking

16min

Exploring the Slave Bible and the Bible's Stance on Slavery

26min

Exploring Belief in God and the Christian Story

6min

Justin engages with atheist youtuber Alex O'Connor in a live audience conversation in Edinburgh, hosted by Patrick Brown of Trinity Forum Europe.

They discuss Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis and whether the Bible is the foundation of Western morality. Alex also surprises the audience by reciting a CS Lewis poem from memory.

For Justin's speaking dates in the USA & UK: https://justinbrierley.beehiiv.com/p/2024-summer-speaking-dates
For the video of this debate: https://youtu.be/1aGDjOA9sJ4?si=pPz7uSK8af8CLIsx
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Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/
Ep 24 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/24-alex-oconnor-amp-justin-brierley-is-the-rebirth-real-edinburgh-debate

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society.

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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

24. Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley: Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate

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Conversation on the Shift in Tone and Conversations about Christianity

Exploring Motivations Behind the Potential Rise of Christianity

Considering the Implications of a Potential Resurgence of Christianity

Christianity's True Essence

Narrative Influence of Christianity

Expanding Perspectives on Morality

The Fascination with the Bible

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Conversation on the Shift in Tone and Conversations about Christianity

Exploring Motivations Behind the Potential Rise of Christianity

Considering the Implications of a Potential Resurgence of Christianity

Christianity's True Essence

Narrative Influence of Christianity

Expanding Perspectives on Morality

The Fascination with the Bible

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