Atheists or Antitheists?
By Albert Mohler
Dinesh D'Souza offers an interesting argument about the new breed of aggressive atheism that has come to public attention. He calls this new movement "a pelvic revolt against God."
What he means is this: Much of this new atheism is rooted, not in serious intellectual questions about the existence of God, but in a hatred for Christian morality--especially sexual morality.
In his words, "My conclusion is that contrary to popular belief, atheism is not primarily an intellectual revolt, it is a moral revolt." Further, "This is the perennial appeal of atheism: it gets rid of the stern fellow with the long beard and liberates us for the pleasures of sin and depravity. The atheist seeks to get rid of moral judgment by getting rid of the judge."
D'Souza's argument here is insightful. Some of these atheists are repulsed by the very idea of divine judgment, so they get rid of the Judge. This helps put the whole new movement into perspective.
Dinesh D'Souza offers an interesting argument about the new breed of aggressive atheism that has come to public attention. He calls this new movement "a pelvic revolt against God."
What he means is this: Much of this new atheism is rooted, not in serious intellectual questions about the existence of God, but in a hatred for Christian morality--especially sexual morality.
In his words, "My conclusion is that contrary to popular belief, atheism is not primarily an intellectual revolt, it is a moral revolt." Further, "This is the perennial appeal of atheism: it gets rid of the stern fellow with the long beard and liberates us for the pleasures of sin and depravity. The atheist seeks to get rid of moral judgment by getting rid of the judge."
D'Souza's argument here is insightful. Some of these atheists are repulsed by the very idea of divine judgment, so they get rid of the Judge. This helps put the whole new movement into perspective.
posted by HeavyHanded at
5:04 PM
2 Comments:
I agree Mr. Mohler the new Atheism cannot be rooted in questions about the existence of God, just as it cannot be rooted in Unicorn anatomy.
You suggest that the reason we do not want a god is because we would like increased sexual liberties, but tacidly admit that it concerns you that your fellow Christians might sell out Yahweh for a quick roll in the hay.
I find your concern for the sexual proclivities of your fellow Christains unwarranted.
You need only ask your Savior to forgive your Carnal error, its not like your asking him to fix an amputated leg.
Steephen
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Steephen, at 11:35 PM
I agree Mr. Mohler the new Atheism cannot be rooted in questions about the existence of God, just as it cannot be rooted in Unicorn anatomy.
You suggest that the reason we do not want a god is because we would like increased sexual liberties, but tacidly admit that it concerns you that your fellow Christians might sell out Yahweh for a quick roll in the hay.
I find your concern for the sexual proclivities of your fellow Christains unwarranted.
You need only ask your Savior to forgive your Carnal error, its not like your asking him to fix an amputated leg.
Steephen
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Steephen, at 11:36 PM
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