Theology in the Raw S2 Ep1096: Christianity, New Atheism, and the Rise of Public Intellectuals Exploring Christianity: Justin Brierley
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Infighting Broke New Atheism Apart
- New Atheism fizzled partly from internal fractures and culture-war splits.
- Debates over feminism and LGBT issues created 'atheism plus' vs old-school atheists, provoking infighting that undermined the movement's unity.
Atheism's Negative Claim Limits Its Appeal
- Atheism struggled to provide a positive, coherent worldview beyond rejecting God.
- As a negative claim it couldn't supply meaning, purpose, or consistent social ethics, leaving followers dissatisfied.
Jordan Peterson Drew Crowds With Genesis Lectures
- Jordan Peterson filled large auditoriums with long Genesis lectures despite not claiming Christian faith.
- His use of biblical stories and practical moral advice attracted mainly young men seeking identity and meaning.