Alister McGrath on Why God Won't Go Away MP3 Audio

Friday, June 10, 2011

Alister McGrath presents this talk at Westminster Abbey, on the subject of his book Why God Won't Go Away: Is the New Atheism Running on Empty? This is his assessment of the state of the new atheism today. This audio is from the Abbey podcast here. More by Alister McGrath here, as well as Ap315's interview here.

Full MP3 Audio here. (30 min)
Enjoy.
[HT: Chris]

Chad said...: For those interested, McGrath also deals with the New Atheism in his book The Passionate Intellect.

Godspeed; Friday, June 10, 2011 at 1:03:00 PM GMT+1
dgfisch said...: In the public sector, I am amused at the billboard campaigns by our local Freedom from Religion group. With each sign they put up, the area religious organizations put up two, sometimes one the very billboard the atheist message was posted (once its time for display was over). McGrath was correct in asserting that the New Atheist's aggressiveness spawns a reaction that shows religion's importance, and why God just doesn't go away.
Sorry that there was some cut off of the last minutes of the address. Is there some way to have this whole lecture presented?
In one respect, the New Atheist movement is best dealt with using the advice of Rabbi Gamaliel, given to the Sanhedrin in Acts 5: 38, 39, "... if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing." Ironic advice when seen in full, but God will forever have His unbelievers. McGrath is timely in his reminder to continue to deal civilly and respectably with the New Atheism.; Friday, June 10, 2011 at 1:20:00 PM GMT+1