Do former preachers and theologians carry more weight as atheists than those who were born without belief?  John W. Loftus carries a great deal of credibility as an atheist because he has studied the philosophical debate over the extistence of the Christian God as a sincere believer and then as a non-believer.  In turning from Chrisitanity he hasn't forgotten the theological justifications for belief, but instead is adept at examining the details of such justifications.  His book Why I Became and Atheist:  A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity takes us through the crisis of faith that led Loftus to conclude that there likely is no God, and more specifically examines the roots of Christianity.  He finds it wanting for validation.  Grant Steves will talk to Loftus about the book and the process of deconverstion.

 

Atheists Talk is produced by Minnesota Atheists.   Mike Haubrich is the is the backup host and director.

 

Relevant Weblnnks for Today's Show:

 

Debnuking Christianity
Debunking Creationism
Debunking the Christian Right
Why I Rejected Christianity book review by the Spanish Inquisitor
Thoughts on John W. Loftus, Forum at the Puritan Board
Podcast of Interview with D.J. Grothe at Last.fm
Clarifyng the Debate on Subjectivity and Objectivity at Sophie's Ladder
A Letter to the Editor on the Posting of the Ten Commandments by John W. Loftus

 

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