Atheist Dawkins Calls Himself a 'Cultural Christian'

karenmspence »

Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:15 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 3

Once again the holiday season ushers in an avalanche of articles depicting the abuses of the poor misunderstood Christians by the atheists. It's becoming a tradition.

First, I never cease to be surprised by the fear expressed by Christian writers that this book or that book (in this case, "The God Delusion" by the genius Richard Dawkins) is an attempt to "convert people to atheism". On the contrary, Dawkins merely lays out his argument (this is called free speech) in order to give Christians and non-Christians information to which they should apply their critical thinking skills. Are Christians so lacking in these skills that they will be easily swayed? This article seems to suggest that. If you truly feel confident that your convictions are accurate you wouldn't feel so threatened by another's opinion.

Secondly, Christmas is NOT a Christian hoilday, its origins are pagan. How many times must it be said?

Third, Dawkins has never defined himself as a "staunch atheist", instead he categorizes himself as a secular Humanist. However, I understand the need of the author to inflame his religious readers and nothing does it better than the "A" word.

Lastly, I laughed when I read about the conspiracy by the greeting card companies to sideline Christmas by not publishing enough cards depicting Christ. Hallmark's agenda is to sell cards and they are going to print whichever cards sell best.

We are at a turning point in time when science and reason are beginning to explain our incredible world. This is used to be the church's job. Thus is the progress of life. Accept it or hang onto your outdated beliefs (free choice) but try to quit playing the victim; it just makes Christians seem desperate.