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#110: Johan Erasmus: Were the New Atheists right?
Jun 25, 2024
Johan Erasmus, a pastor, shares his journey from faith struggles to discovery of CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens. Topics include questioning faith, impact of literature on beliefs, shift from theology to philosophy, challenges faced by skeptics in religious communities, and engaging with objections to faith.
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- Johan Erasmus transitioned from nominal Christianity to skepticism influenced by New Atheists.
- Engaging with apologetics challenged Erasmus to reconsider skepticism and explore Christian perspectives.
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Yuann Arasmus' Childhood Christian Experience in South Africa
Growing up in a conservative Christian home in South Africa's Afrikaner community, Yuann Arasmus found religion somewhat unstimulating. However, the death of his father led to profound existential questions about faith and the nature of God. This pivotal moment sparked a wrestle with deeper theological inquiries, contrasting the cultural Christian milieu he was accustomed to.
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