The contradictions of today’s modern atheism

Chris Sinkinson  |  Features  |  defending our faith
Date posted:  1 May 2024
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The contradictions of today’s modern atheism

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You may have seen a headline doing the rounds on social media in April – Richard Dawkins’ declares himself a ‘cultural Christian.’ Does this represent his conversion? It sounded like an April Fool’s prank – the internet being so awash with misinformation, every day feels like April Fool’s Day. 

However, listening to his original radio broadcast on 31 March on LBC, it turns out to be neither conversion nor comedy. His comments are worth noting. Taking a more positive tone than we might usually associate with him, Richard affirmed: ‘I do think we are culturally a Christian country. I call myself a cultural Christian.’ 

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Richard Dawkins, now in his eighties, was an Oxford University biologist with an ability to explain evolutionary biology at a popular level. But his name became a household one when he turned his attention to religion, delivering a scathing attack on faith laced with mockery and vitriol. 

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