In a recent appearance, the notorious atheist Richard Dawkins lamented the lost influence of Christianity, going so far as to declare himself a “cultural Christian.” While achieving a level of notoriety for his work in the field of biology, Dawkins became best known for his vocal opposition to religion in general and Christianity in particular. Now that public Christianity has been purged from his native Britain, the biologist is surprised that instead of becoming a secular utopia, the country has been slowly conquered by Islam. Like many atheists, Dawkins is discovering too late that the religious beliefs he worked so hard to destroy were, in fact, the foundation on which his civilization rested.
Am I mistaken in thinking Dawkins had always admitted to being a “cultural Christian”? Not ever outspokenly, but insofar as he recognized that (classical) liberalism and humanism (to which he subscribes) could only exist within a society where Christian norms were the “default culture”.
I know at least one of the prominent New Atheists said this, so I’m not so surprised Dawkins would say this, especially when speaking against Islam in the West.
When younger I read all of Dawkins books and watched his documentaries.
He was intentional and underhanded in his maliciousness and subversion.
Re-viewing his works as an adult it is incredulous how deceptive and manipulative the edits were. Worse than any MSM channel, worse than even a show like Stephen Colbert.
He deserves no pity, no trust or honor. He believed that the Ends would justify his means, and instead his ends match his means.
I remember reading The God Delusion, expecting it to be an intellectual challenge. Turned out to be vapid, shallow, bullshit. He constructed strawman, and then dismantled them, and expected to be applauded for it. Zero respect for Dawkins.
Meanwhile why not check out the topic Trump (Orange Jesus) Pledges To Defend Christianity Against the Left. Such a claim/project could quite rightly be titled Trump endorses the efforts of right-wing Christians to create a Christian Utopia.
When fascism (inevitably) comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag, promoted as a campaign to defend freedom, and justified with appeals to the "infallible authority" of their cultic/tribalistic and the Bible
Religion is just lies to keep the masses satiated. Nobody actually believes all that bullshit. God is a hoax invented to control us and make us sacrifice ourselves to the lie of divinity.
Dawkins is admitting to being a parasite living off the remains of a dead host, one which he helped kill. 'cultural Christian' is an oxymoron. It's what we all are now by default, and it's not sustainable. The center cannot hold.
Dawkins completely dismantled our culture's Neurath's Boat in the middle of the ocean. Now that the wind and the waves are picking up and we're treading water with no land in sight, he's having second thoughts. According to the ancient story, though, Christ has come through for people who cry out to him while sinking in a storm. If Dawkins gets desperate enough to beg God for help, who knows what will happen?
Better late than never. It is obvious we are in a spiritual war. Leftists and atheists frame any Christian morality as Christofacism: https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/p/christofascist-leftist-cult-religion
Am I mistaken in thinking Dawkins had always admitted to being a “cultural Christian”? Not ever outspokenly, but insofar as he recognized that (classical) liberalism and humanism (to which he subscribes) could only exist within a society where Christian norms were the “default culture”.
I know at least one of the prominent New Atheists said this, so I’m not so surprised Dawkins would say this, especially when speaking against Islam in the West.
When younger I read all of Dawkins books and watched his documentaries.
He was intentional and underhanded in his maliciousness and subversion.
Re-viewing his works as an adult it is incredulous how deceptive and manipulative the edits were. Worse than any MSM channel, worse than even a show like Stephen Colbert.
He deserves no pity, no trust or honor. He believed that the Ends would justify his means, and instead his ends match his means.
Gee, I wonder why he prefers Christianity to Islam. Duh. His feeble endorsement of Christianity is much more incriminatory than affirming.
I remember reading The God Delusion, expecting it to be an intellectual challenge. Turned out to be vapid, shallow, bullshit. He constructed strawman, and then dismantled them, and expected to be applauded for it. Zero respect for Dawkins.
Meanwhile why not check out the topic Trump (Orange Jesus) Pledges To Defend Christianity Against the Left. Such a claim/project could quite rightly be titled Trump endorses the efforts of right-wing Christians to create a Christian Utopia.
When fascism (inevitably) comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag, promoted as a campaign to defend freedom, and justified with appeals to the "infallible authority" of their cultic/tribalistic and the Bible
Dear Dawkins; OK Boomer.
You go to Hell.
Ta
Religion is just lies to keep the masses satiated. Nobody actually believes all that bullshit. God is a hoax invented to control us and make us sacrifice ourselves to the lie of divinity.
Woke is the religion of me Me MEEEE!
Christianity is a cute little fantasy for incels, but people lose their way when they expect it to mean jack shit in the real world.
Dawkins is admitting to being a parasite living off the remains of a dead host, one which he helped kill. 'cultural Christian' is an oxymoron. It's what we all are now by default, and it's not sustainable. The center cannot hold.
Dawkins completely dismantled our culture's Neurath's Boat in the middle of the ocean. Now that the wind and the waves are picking up and we're treading water with no land in sight, he's having second thoughts. According to the ancient story, though, Christ has come through for people who cry out to him while sinking in a storm. If Dawkins gets desperate enough to beg God for help, who knows what will happen?