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The contradictions of today’s modern atheism

You may have seen a headline doing the rounds on social media in April – Richard Dawkins’ declares himself a ‘cultural Christian.’ Does this represent his conversion? It sounded like an April Fool’s prank – the internet being so awash with misinformation, every day feels like April Fool’s Day. 

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However, listening to his original radio broadcast on 31 March on LBC, it turns out to be neither conversion nor comedy. His comments are worth noting. Taking a more positive tone than we might usually associate with him, Richard affirmed: ‘I do think we are culturally a Christian country. I call myself a cultural Christian.’