Atheism was looking intellectually weak; and existentially and from a lifestyle point of view it was unfulfilling, silly, cheap and shallow.
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Was Hitler a Christian?
Was Hitler a Christian? That may sound a ridiculous question, but it's an accusation sometimes made by atheists. Does it stand up? In the latest SHORT ANSWERS video, David Robertson, an avid reader of history, checks it out.
I Saved Christmas!
Jeremy Suisted saved Christmas, Father Christmas to be exact. But why was Santa breaking into a car, and what has that got to do with real life?
Debating Atheists at St Andrews University: a fascinating exchange of views
By DAVID ROBERTSON Last month I had the privilege of speaking at this debate in St Andrews – I believe it was the first of this kind that the CU have organised. I loved it. The place was relatively full, the chairman was excellent and my opponent, Dr Manfredi La Manna, reader of Economics at University of St Andrews, was pleasant, affable and spoke well. However I found his arguments quite astonishing.
Exploring The God Question – Review
This high-quality video series manages to cover a very wide range of topics and perspectives within the broad area of science and religion, and it does so, in the main, very well indeed.
“The Big Conversation”: Andy Bannister talks to Peter Singer
In the latest of "The Big Conversation" debates, Solas Director, Andy Bannister spoke to the acclaimed atheist philosopher Peter Singer; while host Justin Brierley chaired the discussion. Under the heading, "Evolution, Morality and Being Human: Do We Need God?", the two thinkers locked horns in a polite, respectful and very revealing debate; in which they were able to air their respective Christian and Utilitarian world-views and have them examined
The Funeral, The Media and The Politicians | Quantum 110
David reflects on what the media coverage of the funeral of former SNP leader, Gordon Wilson, tells us about the different world views of many in the media and in the country of Scotland at large. Download this episode (right click and save) LINKS BBC | Memorial service for former SNP leader Gordon …
Islamist Extremism & Atheist Fundamentalism | Quantum 109
Islamic Extremism and Atheist Fundamentalism. Do they have anything in common? Download this episode (right click and save) LINKS Spiked! | It’s official. You’re not allowed to say ‘Islamist extremism’ Gov.uk | PM statement following London terror attack: 4 June 2017 Spectator Coffee House Blogs | Labour’s abortion stance is the final straw The …
Is Atheism a belief? | Andy Bannister
Have you ever heard someone claim that atheism is simply a lack of a belief? Is that true? Or is there some positive content to this alleged non-belief? Andy Bannister in episode 18 of SHORT/ANSWERS encourages our atheist friends to think a little more deeply about the need to test and defend what it is …
What’s the problem with the “One God Less” argument? | Andy Bannister
“You Christians reject Zeus, Thor, Wotan and the Flying Spaghetti Monster. We atheists just reject one god more.” Andy Bannister found this such an interesting argument he devoted a whole chapter to it in his book, “The Atheist who didn’t exist.” In this 4 minute long Short/Answers episode, Andy draws on his larger argument from …