Religion and Ethics and Health BBS

Religion and Ethics and Health BBS
[ Religion and Ethics and Health BBS ]

What is your view on Richard Dawkins?

Posted by Devo on December 26, 2025, 8:27 am

He seems angry a lot.

Dawkins enjoys living in a culturally Christian country...

Posted by BornToFarm on December 26, 2025, 1:25 pm, in reply to "What is your view on Richard Dawkins?"

He gets to enjoy the freedoms found in a Christian dominate country, as opposed to Muslim countries. There are three "officially" atheist countries, China, North Korea, and Vietnam. I notice he hasn't up and moved to any of them.

Being lazy, I'll let Duck.ai explain it more in depth:

Search Assist

Richard Dawkins identifies as a "cultural Christian," appreciating aspects of Christian culture, such as hymns and Christmas carols, while clarifying that he does not believe in the faith itself. He prefers Christianity over other religions, particularly in the context of its cultural influence in Britain.

Richard Dawkins and Cultural Christianity
Dawkins' Identification as a Cultural Christian
Richard Dawkins, a prominent atheist and author, recently described himself as a "cultural Christian." He clarified that while he does not believe in the Christian faith, he appreciates aspects of its culture, such as hymns and Christmas carols. Dawkins expressed a sense of belonging to a "Christian ethos" and stated that he prefers living in a culturally Christian country.

Views on Religion
In a recent interview, Dawkins expressed concerns about the promotion of Ramadan over Easter in London, indicating his preference for Christianity over Islam. He described Christianity as a "fundamentally decent religion," contrasting it with Islam, which he criticized for its treatment of women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Dawkins emphasized that he would choose Christianity if forced to pick between the two religions.

The Concept of Cultural Christianity
Dawkins' stance reflects a broader trend where some atheists identify with cultural aspects of Christianity without adhering to its beliefs. This phenomenon highlights a selective appreciation for Christian traditions and values, often seen as beneficial in a secular society. However, critics argue that one cannot fully embrace cultural Christianity while rejecting its core tenets.

Conclusion
Dawkins' identification as a cultural Christian illustrates a complex relationship with religion, where cultural heritage and personal beliefs intersect. His comments have sparked discussions about the role of Christianity in contemporary society and the implications of cultural identity in a secular world.

atheistsforliberty.org
premierchristianity.com

I'm satisfied living in a mostly Christian country. So I'm staying here too.

Posted by Ken C on January 30, 2026, 7:29 am, in reply to "Dawkins enjoys living in a culturally Christian country..."
Edited by board administrator January 30, 2026, 8:44 am

Real Americans do.

Posted by GOG on December 27, 2025, 6:41 am, in reply to "Dawkins enjoys living in a culturally Christian country..."

He makes far more sense than you ever will.

Posted by Mugwump on December 26, 2025, 11:17 am, in reply to "What is your view on Richard Dawkins?"

How so?

Posted by Devo on December 27, 2025, 5:00 am, in reply to "He makes far more sense than you ever will."

Well?

Well, for one thing, he actually has something of substance to say

Posted by Mugwump on December 27, 2025, 8:36 am, in reply to "How so?"

as opposed to "Well" or "Yes it is" or No it isn't".
Your moronic repetitions od the same effing crap and worth the waste product they're made of.,

Name one thing of substance he has ever said

Posted by Devo on December 27, 2025, 8:43 am, in reply to "Well, for one thing, he actually has something of substance to say"

Name them all.

Here ya go

Posted by Moishe on December 27, 2025, 10:46 am, in reply to "Name one thing of substance he has ever said "

“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.”
― Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion

That just shows you how angry he is at someone he doesn't believe in

Posted by Devo on December 28, 2025, 3:43 am, in reply to "Here ya go"

No substance, too.

Re: Name one thing of substance he has ever said

Posted by mugwump on December 27, 2025, 10:08 am, in reply to "Name one thing of substance he has ever said "

You go first.Defend your repetitive assertions in detail or STFU!!!!!!8

I always defend what I post

Posted by Devo on December 28, 2025, 8:04 am, in reply to "Re: Name one thing of substance he has ever said "

You don't

absolutely - two or three words, nothing new EVER

Posted by trish on January 30, 2026, 11:38 am, in reply to "I always defend what I post "

That's absolute bullshit!

Posted by Mugwump on December 28, 2025, 8:57 am, in reply to "I always defend what I post "

As are you.

It's not bs, though

Posted by Devo on December 28, 2025, 9:18 am, in reply to "That's absolute bullshit!"

It's true

« Back to index

[ Religion and Ethics and Health BBS ]