All Atheism articles – Page 14
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ShowsMichael Ruse vs John Lennox Science, faith, and the evidence for God
John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University & Michael Ruse, Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University, go head to head in the 4th episode of The Big Conversation. Filmed in front in front of a live audience in London, they debate science, faith and the ...
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ShowsSean McDowell vs Hemant Mehta - what the other side gets wrong - Unbelievable? USA dialogue
Justin Brierley hosts Christian guest Sean McDowell and atheist blogger Hemant Mehta at a live recording of the Unbelievable? Podcast at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon on Fri 31 August 2018. Sean and Hemant debate what they believe the other side gets wrong about Christianity ...
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ShowsDaniel Dennett vs Keith Ward Are we more than matter? Mind, consciousness and free will
High profile atheist philosopher Daniel C Dennett goes head to head with Christian theologian Keith Ward in the 5th episode of The Big Conversation, debating whether mind, consciousness and freewill are best explained by naturalism or theism. For more debates, updates and bonus content sign up at ...
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ShowsHugh Ross vs Peter Atkins Debating the origins of the laws of nature
Justin Brierley is joined by Astrophysicist and President of Reasons To Believe, Dr Hugh Ross and professor of physical chemistry Dr Peter Atkins to discuss whether the origins of the laws of nature lie in God or in ‘nothing’ Video: video
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ShowsAlex O'Connor vs Cameron Bertuzzi Why is there something rather than nothing?
For more debates, updates and bonus content sign up at www.premier.org.uk/unbelievablenewsletter YouTube atheist Alex O’Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic) debates apologist Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity.They discuss the argument from contingency and whether the existence of the universe is contingent on a necessary being - God. ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Hitchens vs Hitchens debate on War and God - podcast special
In this podcast special edition of the show Justin broadcasts the 2008 public debate between Christopher Hitchens and his brother Peter Hitchens. Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011) was one of the four so-called ‘horsemen of the new atheism’, well known for his colourful anti-theistic polemical writing and speaking. ...
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ArticleI’m an atheist. But thank God I’m not a New Atheist
Following his debate with John Lennox on The Big Conversation, Prof Michael Ruse explains why he’s not a New Atheist, but not a Christian either.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Peterson vs Harris, atheism and the alt-right – Esther O’Reilly and James Croft
Thousands of people recently attended four high-profile debates on religion and atheism between psychology professor Jordan Peterson and atheist writer Sam Harris. Why are Peterson and Harris so influential, especially among young men? Why is Peterson’s approach making waves in atheist circles? Does the atheist movement ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Live USA show: Sean McDowell & Hemant Mehta debate what atheists and Christians get wrong
Justin is joined by Christian apologist Sean McDowell and ‘Friendly Atheist’ blogger Hemant Mehta for a live audience edition of the show recorded at Westside A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon. They discuss motivations, faith, science, evidence, atheism, life after death, morality and bigotry. Each guest ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Can Justin defend his own book? feat. David Johnson, Andrew Knight & Randal Rauser
Justin joins the debate fray himself this week as he tag teams with Christian apologist Randal Rauser to defend Unbelievable? the book against two atheist critics David Johnson and Andrew Knight. Since Justin’s book ‘Unbelievable? why, after ten years of talking with atheists I’m still a ...
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ArticleAtheist Fairytales: Exposing secularism’s major myths
Popular atheists including Steven Pinker say that science, human rights and reason are a result of the Enlightenment conquering religious superstition. That’s just another fairytale, argues Nick Spencer
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ShowsUnbelievable? Theistic evolution, biology and purpose – Denis Alexander & Perry Marshall (plus Dominic Done)
Dr Denis Alexander is a notable British proponent of theistic evolution – the view that Christianity and Darwinian evolution are perfectly compatible. Many atheist biologists claim that evolution has disproved the idea of purpose in biology. Denis’ new book ‘Is There Purpose in Biology? The cost ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Faitheism: Why can’t atheists and Christians get along? Krish Kandiah & Terry Sanderson
Krish Kandiah’s new book ‘Faitheism: Why Christians and Atheists have more in common than you think’, aims to elevate the conversation between both sides. Krish is joined by Terry Sanderson of the National Secular Society as they discuss the good, bad and ugly of how ...
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ShowsSteven Pinker vs Nick Spencer Have science, reason and humanism replaced faith?
For the full video, further episodes, updates & bonus content sign up http://www.thebigconversation.show Harvard atheist Steven Pinker debates the future of humanity with Nick Spencer of Christian think-tank Theos. This is the second episode of The Big Conversation, a unique video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers ...
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ShowsCan we make sense of evil without God?
Hannah Timson of Humanist Students UK and Sharon Dirckx of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics join Justin Brierley on Unbelievable? to discuss whether a good God would allow evil. To hear the full discussion: https://www.premierchristianradio.com… Sharon Dirckx is speaking at Unbelievable? the Conference 2018 www.premier.org.uk/justask ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Live! in California: Ryan Bell vs Sean McDowell
Justin presents a live audience edition of the show from Church Everyday in Northridge, California. He’s joined by atheist Ryan Bell, a former Christian pastor who took ‘A Year Without God’ after coming to doubt his faith, and Sean McDowell a Christian thinker who tells his own ...
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ShowsDebating God: Jordan B Peterson, Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett and more
Be the first to watch, listen and download at http://www.thebigconversation.show The Big Conversation is a unique video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the Christian and atheist community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. Jordan B Peterson and Susan Blackmore https://youtu.be/syP-OtdCIho ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Leaving Islam: A Christian and atheist tell their stories. Abdu Murray & Aliyah Saleem
Aliyah Saleem was a Muslim at one time but is now an atheist. She tells her story and those of other former Muslims in ‘Leaving Faith Behind’. Abdu Murray, North America director of RZIM, was a Muslim but converted to Christianity. He engages with Aliyah on ...
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ArticlePinker vs Spencer shows why atheist-Christian debates still matter
Whoever you think won, the latest Big Conversation debate was a model of how to disagree well says Andy Walton
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ShowsUnbelievable? Justin Brierley vs atheist David Smalley on Dogma Debate
In a podcast special Justin goes head to head with atheist podcast host David Smalley debating Justin’s arguments for Christianity in his book “Unbelievable? Why after, ten years of talking with atheists, I’m still a Christian”. They debate suffering, the moral argument and the evidence for ...
