Comments on: Book: The Dawkins Delusion?

By: David

David — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:01:32 +0000

I am an atheist and agree with most of what Dawkins says on evolution. It’s the way that he sometimes says things that I believe doesnt help his cause. I don’t, however, support the contention that religion and science are diametrically opposed. In my view one is a process of learning and deducing information — the other a matter of faith. You shouldnt need to test faith using science, if you do then (again, in my view) it’s hardly faith ;).

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:24:55 +0000

Isn’t that interesting? An atheist endorsing the work of a theist (non-technical use of term!) because his philosophical bed-fellow has embarrassed him. Just shows the value of courtesy and moderation in conduct and conversation. “Play the ball” as they used to say, not “play the man”. I’ve sent you a link to an interesting article in Christianity Today where Alvin Plantinga engages with Dawkins. Plantinga’s an old philosopher now, but very useful.
Cheers.