The Theology Pugcast
Atheists Advocating Christianity
Jul 17, 2023
The Pugcast discusses an article that encourages atheists and agnostics to see the Religious Right as allies in the fight against the Woke. They explore the role of Christianity in society and its ability to create culture, while critiquing atheism's limitations. They also discuss atheists aligning with the Christian Right, demographic shifts in churches, living counter-culturally, Christianity as a defense against left-leaning culture, and trusting God's sovereignty in the cultural moment.
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- Christianity is seen as essential in countering the irrationality and lack of moral foundation on the woke left.
- Atheistic reason cannot address questions of ethics and purpose, highlighting the limitations of an atheistic worldview.
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The limitation of atheistic reason and the need for Christianity
The podcast episode discusses an atheist commentator's argument that reason alone is not enough to address the challenges posed by the woke left. He claims that Christianity is needed, even by secularists, to counter the irrationality and lack of a moral foundation on the left. The limitations of atheistic reason are highlighted, as it cannot provide values or shape society like Christianity can. The importance of a comprehensive vision offered by Christianity to create culture is emphasized, and the need for alliances and cooperation between secularists and Christians in facing cultural challenges is discussed.
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