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Richard Dawkins, the prominent atheist and
scientist, has admitted that he is a “secular Christian” because he hankers
after the nostalgia and traditions of the church.
Speaking at the Hay Festival, where he was
presenting the first volume of his memoirs An Appetite For Wonder, the
evolutionary biologist claimed that although he does not believe in the
supernatural elements of the Christian church, he still values the ceremonial
side of religion.
The author made the comments after being
questioned by an American minister in the audience who claimed that he no
longer believed in miracles or that Jesus was resurrected, but still considered
himself a Christian and preached the teachings of Christ.
“I would describe myself as a secular
Christian in the same sense as secular Jews have a feeling for nostalgia and
ceremonies,” said Dawkins
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I feel like he is Rand.
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