How Atheists rely on urban myths about religion to buttress their case against God.
How Atheists rely on urban myths about religion to buttress their case against God.
Atheism, Christian theology (general), Psychology of religion
How Atheists rely on urban myths about religion to buttress their case against God.
God, and the whole business of being dependent upon him, is being downgraded, downsized, downplayed, and most of all, just plain dismissed in the modern, cultured, educated parts of Europe and in academia. This process is powered and driven by a whole, growing series of interlocked urban myths about what is supposed to be involved in being a religious (and often specifically Christian) believer. This book examines and critiques those myths, showing how the Christian faith can be intelligent and supported by reason.
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...His vigour and precision are wonderfully pleasing to read. Hill's reach is broad and his targets are many. Richard Dawkins and his ilk come in for a lot of stick as modern-day 'cultured despisers of religion' whose reasoning is flawed. Throughout, Hill deplores the crass and lazy ‘Christian’ theologies that only provoke and encourage misunderstandings. Christians, he says, are their own worst enemy. Instead, Hill urges a better theological understanding. As well as being useful, this book is funny. Hill has a keen sense of the ridiculous. Referring to Specsavers, Youtube, Judge Judy and the Department of Work and Pensions, he highlights the contrasts and continuities that affect our 2,000-year old relationship with Christ. ~ Hellen Giblin-Jowett , Progressive Voices - PCN March 2019
