Conservative scholar Dinesh D’Souza provides an articulate response to the slew of recent publications by men like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. In fact, Mr. D’Souza is scheduled to debate Christopher Hitchens at The King’s College in New York City tomorrow night. The event is free and open to the public.
I had the privilege of hearing Mr. D’Souza speak tonight in Corona, CA and found him to be a clear and compelling spokesman for “mere Christianity.” He is well-versed in the leading atheist books of our day as well as important works by Bertrand Russell and Friedrich Nietzsche. Moreover, he interacts with these thinkers at the strongest points of their arguments. He carefully explains how Christianity relates to the history of western civilization, science, philosophy, suffering, and morality. In short, he demonstrates why Christianity explains the universe, our origins, and common human values, better than atheism does. I’m not sure I see eye-to-eye with him on every detail regarding intelligent design and human origins, but what he says should be taken seriously. Get more information at Mr. D’Souza’s website.
Some blurbs:
“Responding to the current epidemic of atheist manifestos, Dinesh D’Souza applies just the right balm for the troubled soul. Assembling arguments from history, philosophy, theology, and science—yes, science!—he builds a modern and compelling case for faith in a loving God. If you’re seeking the truth about God, the universe, and the meaning of life, this is a great place to look.”
— Francis Collins, Director of The Human Genome Institute
“As an unbeliever, I passionately disagree with Dinesh D’Souza on some of his positions. But he is a first-rate scholar whom I feel absolutely compelled to read. His thorough research and elegant prose have elevated him into the top ranks of those who champion liberty and individual responsibility. Now he adds Christianity to his formula for the good society, and although non-Christians and non-theists may disagree with some of his arguments, we ignore him at our peril. D’Souza’s book takes the debate to a new level. Read it.”
— Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine