Against All Gods, Phillip E. Johnson
Against All Gods, Phillip E. Johnson
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Against All Gods
What’s Right and Wrong about the New Atheism

Author: Phillip E. Johnson, John Mark Reynolds

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 3 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/17/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Atheism


Synopsis

The father of the intelligent design movement, Phillip E. Johnson, thinks the new atheists are right! How? They’ve put serious discussion about God back on the public agenda.Despite their conclusions, folks like Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett are asking the right questions. They’re making belief in any religion an issue again, especially in the university context where, for decades, questions about faith and reason have been taken off the table for serious discussion. Open debate is exactly what we need on the topics of God, evolution, and creation.Together Johnson and John Mark Reynolds help us see the unique opportunity these vociferous and even evangelistic atheists are creating in their attempt to convert us to their unbelief. The authors show that we need not fear or react against these challenges. Rather they point to better ways to engage the opinions of this new, aggressive form of anti-religious activity. With skill and insight they energetically take on the question of whether the evidence leads to a materialistic naturalism or points toward a creator God.Be informed. Be encouraged. Join the discussion.

About Phillip E. Johnson

Phillip E. Johnson, a retired UC Berkeley law professor and author, is considered the father of the intelligent design movement and the architect of the Wedge strategy. He was also the cofounder of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. He is the author of several books on evolution, philosophical naturalism, and other cultural issues and has spoken extensively around the country.

About John Mark Reynolds

John Mark Reynolds, PhD, is the provost at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of the Torrey Honors Institute. Reynolds lectures frequently on ancient philosophy, philosophy of science, home schooling, and cultural trends. His books include Three Views on Creation and Evolution and The Great Books Reader.

About John McLain

John McLain is an award-winning storyteller with over 200 audiobook credits. He delights in narrating across many genres: detective noir, suspense and thrillers, westerns, nonfiction, biography, and more. John is a SOVAS Voice Arts Award winner, a two-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and a winner of the Audiobook Reviewer Listeners' Choice Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bruce on July 17, 2022

A rather interesting discussion of atheism by two Christian thinkers. While the authors do not agree with much of what atheists and secularists believe, they possess a refreshing openness to questions posed by them, strongly feeling that respectful dialogue can benefit both philosophical camps. From......more

Goodreads review by Paul on March 15, 2013

As far as acting goes I’ve always thought Steve McQueen was a bit overrated, even so I like watching his movies because he sure was cool. I think the new atheism owes much of its popularity to a similar phenomenon. The arguments offered by its four primary spokesmen are overrated (they certainly are......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on May 28, 2022

A quick and superficial look at the new atheists, how they are different from the old ones, what problems they must deal with, and how they have advanced (or held back) intellectual and theological progress.......more

Goodreads review by Jared on August 11, 2011

Phillip E. Johnson has long been considered one of the leading figures in the intelligent design movement, due in large part to his book Darwin On Trial. His familiarity with both intelligent design and the various manifestations of evolution makes him a prime candidate to take on the new atheists a......more

Goodreads review by Bob on June 18, 2012

This is a valuable little book because Johnson and Reynolds look behind the new atheism to the underlying dogmatic naturalism that provides an intellectual framework for this worldview. In so doing, they both commend the new atheism for challenging our reasons for belief in God and also challenge th......more


Quotes

“Against All Gods discusses the modern atheist movement, bringing forth a scholarly debate…A fascinating read, and a top pick for any intrigued with the modern religious debate.” Midwest Book Review

“Pastors need to consider buying this book for every young person in their church who will start college in the fall.” Enrichment