The Rise and Fall of New Atheism: Emotion vs Logic

New atheists often relied more on emotion than logic, which made their arguments compelling to some, leading people to question their faith. Despite Christian arguments having more substance, the rhetoric of the new atheists seemed more convincing due to their style. Academics and theologians such as John Lennox, Keith Ward, and Tim Keller responded to new atheism with publications. Tim Keller highlighted the new atheists' philosophical naivety, pointing out their lack of understanding of perspectival knowledge. Many philosophers, even atheists, criticized the new atheists for ignoring advancements in knowledge and having an epistemological naivety in their arguments. Authors like Francis Spufford offered an alternative, emotional perspective through books like 'Unapologetic,' arguing that Christianity provided a meaningful and emotional understanding of human beings.