Talking about
the "things that matter most" on April 11
The Best of Kresta in the Afternoon
4:00 – America's Blessings: How Religion Benefits Everyone,
Including Atheists
A few years ago, a debate between atheists and religious
believers spilled out from the halls of academia and the pews of America’s
churches and into the public spotlight. A crop of atheist manifestos led the
charge, surmounting and holding the tops of the nonfiction bestseller lists.
This offensive brought on an outpouring of religious rebuttals. As both sides
exchanged spirited volleys, accusations were leveled; myths, stereotypes, and
strawmen arguments were perpetuated; and bitter hostility filled the air. Today
many of these misconceptions and myths linger on, along with the generally
acrimonious spirit of the debate. Distinguished researcher Rodney Stark joins us to clear the air of this hostility and
debunk many of the debate’s most widely perpetuated misconceptions by drawing
from an expansive pool of sociological findings. Looking at the measurable
effects of religious faith and practice on American society, Stark rises above
the fray and focuses exclusively on facts. His findings may surprise many, atheists
and believers alike.
5:00 – The Magician's
Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society
Beloved for his Narnian tales and books of Christian
apologetics, bestselling British writer C. S. Lewis also was a perceptive
critic of the growing power of scientism, the misguided effort to apply science
to areas outside its proper bounds. In a wide-ranging book of essays, contemporary
writers probe Lewis’s prophetic warnings about the dehumanizing impact of
scientism on ethics, politics, faith, reason, and science itself. Issues
explored include Lewis’s views on bioethics, eugenics, evolution, intelligent
design, and what he called “scientocracy.” Contributor Jay Richards joins us.
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