All Atheism articles – Page 2
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #169 James Emery White: Culture, translation and COVID-19
How did CS Lewis translate Christianity for ordinary people? What would he say to our post-Christian culture? Can Lewis help with evangelism? In what ways did people apply his ideas to the COVID-19 pandemic? Pastor, author and theologian Dr James Emery White explores how we can draw on Lewis in our modern context.
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ArticleThere’s a brand new argument for the existence of God: here’s a simple(ish!) explanation of the ‘problem of psychophysical harmony’.
Theism has been a hot topic in philosophy in recent years, and many academics now say there are very good arguments for the existence of God on the table.
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ShowsUnapologetic #111: Johan Erasmus: Is there more to life than atheism?
Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus shares the second half of his story. Why did the New Atheists’ arguments lose their appeal? How did the Bible become less embarrassing? Where does he turn with his doubts? In what ways does Johan’s faith inform his passion for racial reconciliation? Read more in Coming To Faith Through Dawkins.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #164 Johan Erasmus: Coming to faith via Dawkins and Lewis
Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens.
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ShowsUnapologetic #110 Johan Erasmus: Were the New Atheists right?
Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #163 Matthew Brown: What would Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis discuss?
Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud’s Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century.
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ArticleWomen in apologetics – Not God’s type
Holly Ordway’s move from atheism to Christianity is reminiscent of CS Lewis’ conversion. Here, apologist Joel Furches tells her story and explores why she believes women play a crucial role in apologetics
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #162 Alister McGrath: Is there still a place for Lewis in today’s society?
We continue our conversation with Professor Alister McGrath answering live questions, including who influenced Lewis’ faith journey, whether there’s an expiry date on his relevance and how Lewis has impacted Alister’s own theology.
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ArticleCan we have virtue without god?
Erik Strandness looks at where virtue comes from, exploring an Unbelievable show on the topic with atheist philosopher Julian Baggini and Christian author Dominic Done
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ArticleHas religion ‘led us into all kinds of horror’ as actor Brian Cox argues?
Neonatal consultant Erik Strandness examines some of the comments Scottish actor Brian Cox recently made about God, the Bible and Christianity
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ArticleIs atheism rational? How a physicalist atheist discovered Christianity
Mason Jones was convinced there was no phenomena that could not be explained apart from what’s physically observable. Here, researcher Jana Harmon described how Mason grew unsatisfied with the limitations of his atheism and discovered the rationality of a Christian worldview
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ArticleGoodbye to my friend Daniel Dennett 🫶: one of the 4 horsemen of New Atheism
Apologist Alycia Wood shares her personal reflections on Professor Daniel Dennett (1942-2024) following his death in April
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ArticleIs atheism enough? How a militant atheist discovered Jesus in the military
Researcher Jana Harmon shares the fascinating story of how atheist Kyle Keltz began his journey towards Christianity while on guard duty in the Middle East
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is there as much reason to believe in an evil God as a good God? Max Baker-Hytch vs Asha Lancaster-Thomas hosted by Vince Vitale
In the discussion on the plausibility of an all-evil God versus an all-good God, Dr. Max Baker-Hytch delivered a compelling argument that encapsulated the essence of the debate. He highlighted the inherent scepticism that arises when considering the ‘evil God’ hypothesis, pointing out that if such a malevolent deity were to exist, it would provide ample reason to doubt the reliability of our cognitive faculties.
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ArticleAtheism’s limits: How a sceptical neuroscientist rediscovered Jesus
Researcher Jana Harmon shares how neuroscientist Dr Rich Suplita found his New Atheism wanting, prompting him to look for answers in Christianity
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #206 How do I share my faith with my New Age, Muslim and Atheist Friends? (Classic)
What happens to those who don’t believe in Jesus? What can I say to my New Age sister? My Muslim friend gets so much comfort from her faith… do I need to evangelise her? These and more listener questions get addressed by Tom Wright in this episode.
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ShowsUnapologetic #91 Michael Lloyd: Where does our value come from?
Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, co-author of Image Bearers, explores how the image of God shapes our understanding of what it is to be human. Is secular psychology sufficient? Why is restoration necessary? How does community help? Why is diversity so important?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #144 That Hideous Strength: What would a godless world look like?
Alister McGrath continues to discuss the final book of CS Lewis’ science fiction trilogy. What are Lewis’ thoughts on education? Was he anti-modern? Does the abolition of God necessarily lead to the abolition of humanity?
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ArticleWhy Christianity is the best foundation for a better future
Younger generations hunger for a better world. Christian speaker Sara Stevenson, in a recent Premier Unbelievable podcast, argues that this goal is best understood using the truth of the Christian worldview
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #143 That Hideous Strength: Is technology dangerous?
Alister McGrath explores how CS Lewis addresses the perceived conflict between God and science. What insights can Lewis give about pertinent issues such as the atomic age, eugenics and Artificial Intelligence? When does technology becomes technocracy and why was Tolkien so anti tech? What are some of the ways religion is being challenged and how does Lewis expose these critiques?
