The 'New Atheists'

The 'New Atheists' are very 'evangelistic' and intentionally aggressive  in their views on atheism - they believe that God does not exist. Academics such as Richard Dawkins are out there spreading their "Gospel of No-God". We think it's time to check them out!

MULTIPLE RESOURCES

CARM has a fantastic (and extremely helpful) page of resources that will keep you busy for days!

ARTICLES

Answering the Atheists: A Reader's Digest version of Why I am a Christian.

Christianity Today has a collection of articles on Atheism and the New Atheists.

Former atheist turned Christian through Dawkin's website continues strong faith in God by Eryn Sun (Christian Post).

'Six Key Questions to Ask an Atheist in a Conversation' by Ravi Zacharias.

ARTICLES BY 'CHRISTIAN FAITH'

Dawkins vs Pell - a debate unworthy of Darrow vs Chesterton by Terry Allen

George Pell v Richard Dawkins by Stephen Cracknell

Richard Dawkins refuses to debate William Lane-Craig by Stephen Cracknell

Book review - Is Christianity Good for the World? by Terry Allen.

Dawkins fails to convince Flew of evolution by Rob Donnelly

Shuffling Deck Chairs on the Titanic by Rob Donnelly

Is Atheism Intellectually Dead? by Rob Donnelly

WEBSITES

Alister McGrath is a Professor at the University of Oxford. He understands the 'New Atheists' very well. Great website with video links.

All About Science. A broad range of current science issues including Richard Dawkins.

Atheism,agnosticism & humanism: a collection of questions & answers.

Atheist Central is a blog by Ray Comfort.

SCIENCE AND ETHICS - JOHN LENNOX is a Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. His website is outstanding with excellent videos on important issues. Lennox has publicly debated Dawkins and Christopher Hitchins twice.

Theopedia has a section on atheism, including the new atheism.

INTERVIEWS

Atheism on the Wane? Alister McGrath (Oxford University) was once an atheist but he now argues that unbelief is on the wane (MP3 download and transcript available free).

FREE DOWNLOAD

The God Delusion? by Richard Dawkins. This is a response from Alister McGrath of Dawkin's book (see above). MP3

DEBATES - Transcripts

 Greg Koukl debates Michael Shermer on God, atheism, meaning and morality. Download, free, a 32-page PDF of the full debate between Michael Shermer, editor of Skeptic magazine, and Greg Koukl, president of Stand to Reason. The debate occurred on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show; moderated by Hugh Hewitt.

Sam Harris v William Lane Craig Debate “Is the Foundation of Morality Natural or Supernatural?” UPDATED
 

VIDEO

Phillip Jensen discusses atheism.

All About Science. A broad range of current science issues including video.

Richard Morgan: From Atheist & Card-Carrying Richard Dawkins Fan to Born-Again Christian (VIMEO) For 25 years he was a card-carrying atheist and flaming Richard Dawkins fan. Hear Richard tell the story which is featured in the book “The Dawkins Letters” by David Robertson, 2nd edition. His conversion provoked a meltdown in the Richard Dawkins discussion board in 2008, and he was permanently excommunicated from the forum.

William Lane Craig comments below on the myth that the New Atheists are highly intelligent in all academic disciplines... are they?

Professor Antony Flew has been described as 'the world's most notorious atheist'; that is, until a few years ago when he shocked the academic world by announcing he had come to believe in the existence of God. Here he is interviewed about his theistic views as well as his less than flattering comments on Richard Dawkins. Flew replied to Dawkins in article form, in his own words, as well.

HUMOUR

We at Christian Faith appreciate the kindness we do see from our atheist friends. For example, we appreciate a group of atheists who are willing to look after our pets when RAPTURE time arrives.  Eternal Earth-Bound Pets has the solution!