Erik Strandness shares his reflections on the failures of ‘New Atheism’ and how the movement inspired many to return to the faith

Two recent episodes of Premier Unbelievable? bring together atheist Alex O’Connor and Christian philosopher and apologist Alister McGrath to discuss the latter’s recent book: “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.” In it, a variety of Christians share how the famous atheist inspired them towards belief in God rather than away from it 

The New Atheist apologetic

Richard Dawkins initially made a name for himself outside scientific circles as the lead pony of the four horsemen of the atheist apocalypse but sadly for him, rode his horse so hard it went lame. His harsh rhetoric, while initially prompting a surge of interest in atheism, ended up alienating his peers, and his amateurish forays into theology and philosophy were quickly exposed by the leaders in those academic disciplines. It appears that instead of getting religious people to adopt his worldview, he only succeeded in coaxing atheists out of the closet… (Register to read the rest of the article)