Dawkins Comes Out as a Christian. A Special Christian.
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- Richard Dawkins describes himself as a "cultural Christian," valuing the traditions and ethos of Christianity without embracing its spiritual beliefs. He expresses concerns over the diminishing Christian faith in Europe and contrasts it with the increasing presence of Islam, which he views less favorably due to its teachings and societal implications. The discussion also touches on the consequences of declining church attendance versus the construction of mosques, emphasizing the fundamental differences in teachings about love, enemies, and societal regulations between Christianity and Islam.
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So, he wants what Christianity has created and provided in the way of arts, culture and ethics, but not the source of it all, Almighty, sovereign Lord Jesus Christ
Sad.
How shallow is that? Blows my mind GOD'S patience.
Same thing all over the world. People who don't give credit to the Christian gospel nor appreciate what Christianity has do ne. But they unknowingly like it. Won't respect Jesus
It is sad that those who call believers foolish will one day see themselves as acting foolish. It's not a matter of if, but when. Guaranteed 100%
In other words, he wants to live in the kingdom of God, but have nothing to do with God
He delights in the fruit but not the tree.
It's surely... more of a thicket, now.
Which also often has thorns. And not, just, in the USA.
Or in Franco's Spain.
The root…
In one of the fruits.
Jesus said :
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.
Well - even heaven lacked perfection...
Let's not forget that.
Also, schisms gonna schism.
A cultural Christian isnt a Christian.
Sadly, that's what many don't know. A true Christian is one who has been born again.
Perhaps, that is true.
However, he is admitting there's still a Christian foundation in our Western Countries.
dont get too hung up on his choice of wording and attack that. i think its clear what he means by this
@@hex4569 ...it's good that he's at least admitting it; I agree...because it's a very well known historical fact. All "good" nations worldwide were built up based on Judeo-Christian morals and teachings.
got to start somewhere
I'm 48. I was like these guys till 3 years ago, only I'm not as intelligent as some of these atheists.😂 Then Christ revealed Himself on one of the worst Christmas days that turned into my salvation and the best day ever. I'm on fire for Jesus, any of these people will be as well if God removes the veil over their eyes. Continued prayers for the lost, and let us always return our focus on what matters most - Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior 🙏
That’s wonderful.
Glory to God!
they aren't that intelligent, they just received enough affirmation of being intelligent by enough people, sadly. They're just like everyone else but chose a different path.
I’ll be 47 in a few weeks and I was saved just about 3 years ago too. At a very low point in my life after going through some very horrible things I finally was broken enough to see the truth. I was a big fan of Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens and all the “scientific” atheists for many years. Praise the Lord for reaching down and saving us. There is nothing like a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ!
@@richardbarry04553 How wonderful Richard! You give me renewed hope for my atheist loved ones. Hold onto Jesus with all you have, brother. Bumpy ride ahead.
Please Lord, reach out to Mr. Dawkins.
Dawkins like many Christians worship CREATION instead of CREATOR that Islam teaches.
Amen
Amen 🙏 ✝️
I believe God is trying to wake him up and maybe he will seek God!
Which God, and why hasnt he left any evidence for us? @wrlSivan16
He has no clue how many are praying for him. Don't stop. God bless him and save him!!❤❤❤❤
As we should, and those who prayed for his salvation, God will give you all, the desires of your hearts….to witness this miracle. Praise The Lord!
@@keithbarton9859 Amen!!! 💖
At one point Paul was a huge enemy of Christianity, and considered himself the chiefest of all sinners.
Father draw Mr Dawkins to Your Son. Let this man know real love.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 are you drunk ?
@@user-jw9lq5ib6g why are you so presed loser
@@user-jw9lq5ib6gsure seems like you are.
@Gek-hh4qc 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Real love? Like burning billions of your creation?
I hope he becomes the Paul of our times, where he eventually accepts Christ and serves as a great witness to the intellectual world.
Paul was humble, honest and intelligent…
@@kpthenut1He also took the lives of many Christians while thinking he was doing God's work...Dawkins hasn't harmed anyone yet, so I am holding out hope.
@@Pascal9004"Dawkins hasn't harmed anyone yet" - are you sure about that?
@@Brett.DThe souls that are lost are not Dawkin's responsibility but their own. Let's not blame Dawkins for people not getting saved as we are all responsible for our own choices (to reject or accept God). If they choose to listen to him, it's their salvation. They will join Dawkins in being separated from God if they don't accept Him in time.
@@Pascal9004 That is true...Jesus died for everyone, and so no one is beyond redemption...if Richard Dawkins was to repent for being a sinner then he would be free of his past...
He is on a the right path. From a man, a decade ago, that rather believe in panspermia than Christ. He has already come a long way. I will pray for him.
He is not on the right path. I know it sounds somewhat positive compared to what the typical atheist says but his stance hasn't changed at all.
And what makes you so sure that the religion you were indoctrinated into is true?
@@HugoMccreddie
Jésus is not a religion. I've encounter Him, I know Him personally. He is not a believe system. He has shown me rhat He is The Creator of All things including you and me.
Be blessed.
@@HugoMccreddie
Mine is the only one with empirical data.
@@jsfoyer5769 call it what you want but its a dogmatic belief system, the same as every other religion.
Praying for Richard Dawkins
Also pray for those his teachings have brought to destruction.
Everyone has free will to believe what they want, but they are not free from the consequences of that belief. That’s between them and God.
I'm actually happy that Richard said this. Before, he hated all things Christianity. Now he likes the culture, art, architecture etc as another comment stated. I hope that eventually he will come to truly worship, Yeshua. I think that everyone should pray for him.😇🙏
Is it the culture, is it the art, is it the architecture that makes Christianity? No, it is Christ and a personal relationship with him that makes Christianity. Is it not buildings, it is the people who make up the church, the bride of Christ. The early church met in catacombs to avoid the authorities. No art, no building... the outlaw church today meets where they can - in a field, in a basement, in a closed store... Oh, Dawkins might like the pretty externals but he still hates all things about Christianity.
@@1smallstepYes, but that art/cathedrals were built to worship the true God. If he's admitting that there's anything related to Christianity (e.g. art depicting the fall of man in Eden), then that's a vastly different outlook he had before in which he denounced anything related to Christianity. Christian hymns are often direct quotations of the Psalms or some other Scripture. If he's admitting that that's beautiful, then he is in fact admitting there's beauty in Christianity.
@a.f.2330 That is an amazing way to word that. I couldn't have worded it like that at all.😆😅
I can feel that Richard is slowly treading towards the worship of Elohim. I pray that he will make it in the very end. I'm confident that he will.🫡👍
This country is done and dusted unless it turns back to Jesus
Rich Dawk easing up is something to blast the naturalistic worldview with. If there REEEEEEALLLY was "no" evidence, have them explain his easing up!
Mabye they will either not respond or make a weak argument or have a argument that Occams razor can cut to pieces.
So true "you've rejected the light, now you have live in darkness"
Pray for Dawkins to come to Jesus Christ 🙏
Amen
Dawkins is witnessing the darkness enclose around him within this temporal earthy plain. He won't accept that this is the same trajectory and departure that will continue with him through all eternity. What is here, is a carbon-copy look at what course will continue through all eternity.
We prayed for Richard years ago so with him it's a slow process, I'm glad he's coming round as I could not see him saying this 5 years ago.
@@MickJagger-el6of Though I thought our co-creator... Eve, helped set that...?
Praying for his conversion to Catholicism or Orthodox Christianity.
Wow! Shocking statements by Dawkins! Hope is realizes Christianity is not only good but true!
Our prayers go up to God for him 🙏
Wauw, it's happening! Keep praying for Richard Dawkins.
Amen, wouldn't that be awesome for us to witness. God's awesome 🙏
He always had this stance. He's still atheist. Nothing is happening, unfortunately.
@@bryanpeed5334 and we have seen many come to Christ in the last few years. I'm from the Netherlands and one of my old time favourite DJ's was a Dutchman called Adam Curry. He was zo rowdy.
Then he moved to the US, to Texas some time ago. (In the US he is know as the godfather of the Podcast.) A few months ago he got baptised and proclaimed Christ as Lord. And my idea is: If he can see the Light then anyone, including Dawkins can come back Home to His Heavenly Father.
Dawkins has always said that Christianity is a benign religion compared with certain others, and he has always appreciated the artistic fruits of certain Christians. He's also always said that Britain is culturally Christian.
IOW, nothing new here.
@@richardjorna
Oh yes!! Praise God!! 🙏
Wow. Just wow. Dawkins helped build the world he's now living in, and he doesn't like it. The only possible consolation for him is that these things were foretold to be coming anyway, and that there's still time to turn to Jesus. Praying that he and Penn do.
Why because they're celebrities? It's just a couple people, what about the millions of people you never heard of who think just like them? If these 2 change, their followers won't change with them, they will likely just call them shills.
@@otallono
They will have more influence than the average person; plus they have an established platform; something most of us will never have…
Let’s all PRAY for Mr. Dawkins. Pray and pray and pray. The fact that he’s even said this much attests that his heart is changing. Lord, open his understanding and heart. I pray He seeks Your face❤ Those who seek find. You are merciful. HalleluYah. ❤
*Alleluia
Amen Alleluia.
Preying and preying
@@AdamKalis-backagain
Oh pretending you are confused about eating flesh I get it hahahahaha pfffffft!
AMEN!! 🙏
He's 100% right in the beginning.
There is a difference between being a cultural "christian" vs a believing (and following) Christian.
BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
Amen. Believing in Christ leads to knowing Him and is a personal relationship, I thank God for that.🙏
Yes. He’s still going to hell and I pray he understands that before it’s too late.
I pray that Richard's eyes be opened before it is too late. This is already a huge admission. Thanks God.
100% agree we need to pray for him not be upset and resentful over how he’s treated christian’s. bless and do not curse.
What will happen if he doesn't? I am not a Christian hence curious.
Mutant, isn't your behavior here an extremely strong argument _against_ Dawkins doing that? If you had a good reason to believe in a god, you wouldn't be stuck praying. But you are stuck praying. So you don't have a good reason to believe in a god (you don't have _strong evidence of a god_ ). So neither Dawkins, nor yourself, nor _anybody_ should believe. Your behavior shouts out that this is an idea we should avoid believing. You did that.
@@tonygoodkind7858 You are making a fallacious argument from ignorance.
Also human beings have freewill. So it is going to be difficult for God to do something that goes directly against Richard Dawkins' freewill. God is patient with Dawkins to voluntarily believe in him based on the overwhelming scientific evidence present to him.
@@sabhishek9289 Argument from ignorance is when someone basically argues "we do not know so that proves we do know".
For example we don't have evidence of a cause of the universe. So we don't know. Yet many theists use the universe's beginning as "evidence of god", which is them saying "because we don't know the universe's origin, that means we do know its origin is a god". That's argument from ignorance.
Meanwhile what happened in this thread?
* we don't have evidence of any gods
* none of the posters here (yourself included) provided any
* so we don't know any gods exist
* the position of most atheists is fundamentally "we don't know".
* in other words, "because we don't know, we don't know"
* that's _not_ argument from ignorance
Does Satan know God exists? Is your position that Satan's free will was violated by God providing that evidence? Did having evidence mean Satan couldn't choose whether to follow/worship God? You know the correct answers to these questions, going by Christian dogma. So you know your Dawkins' free will point is nonsense.
At the end of the day everything rests on evidence. Knowledge requires evidence. So either you can present strong evidence of a god (proving everyone should believe), or you don't know a god exists (just like everyone; nobody appears to have evidence of any gods).
Dawkins is fearful of a caliphate in England and of course his own safety.
Praying for his lost soul.
You cant pray for others souls, and it is a cultural Christian country. Go Richard.
@@Caroline.123 Indeed I can, Caroline. His eternal soul is at stake. Repent for the Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near!
@@Caroline.123
By who’s authority do you say ‘we cannot pray’ for Richard? He is a lost soul; as was every single one of us who now believe… Many of us were atheists, new agers, evolutionists, witches and the like; of whom were professors, academics and the like. But we were sinners in need of a Saviour… God has given us a heart toward the lost, you being one of them as well. Your soul is the most precious thing to God, therefore to us as well.
God is not willing that anyone should perish, but that all would come to repentance.
God is the most awesome Father, and takes care of us in the most incredible ways.
He becomes our burden bearer when we belong to Him, and Jesus died for our sin, so that we would not have to pay for our sin with our lives and in eternal separation of God… The thought of that just terrifies me!
God bless you with understanding of just Who He is 🙏
@@christinemclatchiePlease add church-goers to the list.
@@user-po8ii4tl2j church goers in the West - yes! But in Africa, Carribean, Latin America, Oceania - Pacific Island nations church attendee's are more serious, there is no pomp and grand architechture etc a simple buildiing, a shack someones home etc these Christian's understand the church is NOT the building as the bible says they are the body of Christ. 'Cultural Christianity' are for jokers like Dawkin's who love hating Christian's but still want to cosplay with hymns and stained glass...extremely LOST man. CAn't even stick to one team.
He's happy with christianity "going down" but he doesn't want to lose everything that goes with that.......makes sense.....
not really lol
For as intelligent as he is, doesn't he realize that if Christianity goes down, then so does all the things he likes about it.
@@Themightystar5000 *sarcasm
I read the Bible and believed. Its simple. The enemy is annoying. People spit in your face at the world's great gift.
Love your enemies. Keep at it…
@@LivingWaters its hard. I pray and fast for them. I had to re-write my comment several times.
And it wouldn’t be a gift if you were forced to accept it, had to work for it, or had to pay for it in any way. God’s amazing gift to His creation through the wonders of His Son’s sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary. Thank you Lord Jesus and may our God bring conviction to Richard Dawkins, through the Holy Spirit, and a repentant acceptance of the salvation Jesus Christ makes available.
@@lancedooley7558we need demonstrable evidence to believe in any of the thousands of gods claimed by humans throughout history
@discepolidiYeshua93 I am born again. Im not sure what you mean by that?
As other have said we must keep praying for him
These people love the peace, the justice and society Christian values have brought. The righteousness Christ demands is what they hate. They love God's creation and hate the creator. Romans 1:25-26
It's rather ironic, isn't it? Still, we must pray for them, as Jesus instructed--and still instructs--all of us to do.
Yeah, I'm sure every templar knight & Spanish inquisitor from 1000 years ago would agree with that 🖕😂🖕
Next time you want to preach, just remember that no atheist ever was or will be as good at turning people away from belief in God as OTHER BELIEVERS themselves.
@@R3ktCunnyz69 stuck in the past much are you? what do you think of Genghis Khan? Pol pot? Mao? History is full of mistakes and evil - learn from them and live in the 21st-century. You're not gonna find any fault with Jesus if you ever read what he said
Atheists are the ultimate cynics, never wanting to believe anything they can't validate. Funny thing is most are former Christians who are now woke, feeling hey have been lied to, and Mr. Dawkins is their preacher.
Romans 1-25-26 is Mr. Dawkins mantra, and he will be judged according to his works in the Great White Throne judgement. This man needs Jesus as we all do , or perhaps God has harden his heart like Pharaoh in Exodus?
@@bobdalton2062 That should work with dictators who DIDN'T believe in God too, right? They committed many atrocities, not the present generation whose belief you associate with those dictators. You're only keen to say 'Everyone makes mistakes and nobody's perfect' if the history of CHRISTIANS committing atrocities gets called out.
Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites.
Wow, it’s astonishing that Dawkins recognizes the difference between cultural Christianity and believing Christianity when many professing believers and even some true believers do not. Praying for him!
Saints of God let us pray for his soul🙏🏽🔥
_"I care if it's true."_ -Dawkins This means
A. Prayer won't work, but
B. Strong evidence of a god _would_ work. (It would indicate it's true. That's literally the only requirement to convince the vast majority of atheists, like myself, to believe.)
But pay careful attention to how your next reply, if it comes at all, _most definitely will not slam down strong, logical evidence of a god._ Your silence on that point is exactly why Dawkins and myself are atheists. Your silence is why atheism is growing at an extremely fast rate. (And "silence" here refers to either (a) not responding or (b) responding with the same old illogical arguments for god(s) we've known are illogical for hundreds of years.)
Okay, how about evidence of the life, death by Crucifixion of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and His Resurrection? Will these Historical facts convince you? If Yes then l advice you to watch David Woods "the resurrection:Fact or Fiction" then decide, because that is historical evidence right there. God Bless❤ @@tonygoodkind7858
Plus you are an Atheist, how do you know if prayer will work or not, why should we listen to you? Are you the one we are praying to? No!! So l guess we should pray until our LORD returns then!!@@tonygoodkind7858
praying is a colossal waste of time
@@user-jw9lq5ib6gBe careful, I'm praying for you 🥰 Prayer is extremely powerful and I have a few moments to spare, no time wasted here.
Humility is the biggest hurdle for most people. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
Amen!
“Just become gullible to superstitious nonsense”😂😂
@@RichardsGaySon
Just remain proud and ignorant of what you will reap.
Dawkins is softening as time goes by. Pray for him while he still has a chance
Dawkins is 82? "Softening" in old age.
You do realize he says it plainly that he's happy that 'statistically, belief in Christianity is going down.'
This man has chosen his path. He's very clear about it, no matter how much proof is in the pudding. Willfully Blind.
There is no softening of Dawkins stand. !he simply said he was a cultural Christian. That means he is Christian by its values but not by its empty headedness. We still have to day millions who are so backwared they still believe Jesus Christ was in some way connected to god. The bible was scribed by ancient men steeped in myth and legend ‘fear of the unknown. Not a place to be if scribing a record in history. We now know that gods realm is over 300 billion light years across. And not many among us can conceptually understand that measure. After all mankind is in process of evolution. Soon we will enter the spaces of our galaxy to colonise other planets .we may even come face to face with our creator. I’m sure as time passes these earthly religions “formed by desperation in not knowing what is” will then seem like a child believing in Father Christmas . naturally. The simple minded among us will not be moved by this clear reality. Mental capacity being limited. The measure of gods realm is still not within their grasp . Islam will fade into obscurity as this century closes . A world destiny traveling on a path to higher intelligence cannot evolve on myth and legend . Yes” Christian values are instilled within us . Even animals from the wild have empathy . I have witnessed this while hunting. The silent majority who remain above average intelligence will already know these things. We have seen thousands in support of Hamas on our streets so we know there are many who cannot conclude accurately ,right or wrong “. Time marches on and nothing stays the same. We are about to see a revolution in thinking . I hope I live to see it. Shakespeare country UK
@@johnfellows689 good for you. All the best
@@lastcallministry2020 Unlike for Gaza (all the best) I fear?
A loose end in a plan... with supposed Romans 9:21, 2 Timothy 1:9... and other... neatness?
As for pudding and proof - John 14:12, may await.
He wants the provisions, but not the provider. 😭 May he turn to Christ on repentance
The provider is the collective community of creative Christians. Human beings, not fictional deities.
@@paulbeardsley4095 The god of atheism is a fictional character, yet you believe in it.
@paulbeardsley4095 so you're the one who saws the branch he's sitting on.
@@CelticSpiritsCoven OF COURSE "the god of atheism" is a fictional character. He was invented by Christians who cannot imagine what not believing in a god is like, and so they say truly stupid things such as, "I don't have enough faith to be an atheist."
And no, I don't believe in a god of atheism.
@@supersegways1175 Just because you like a metaphor doesn't mean it's valid.
May the Lord open Dawkin's eyes....
He wants all the benefits but not the relationship, 😒
well said
Buddhism has some beautiful ideas, but that doesn't make the whole thing true. It's not that Dawkins doesn't WANT the "relationship". He just doesn't think there is anyone there.
Like a spoiled child who only appreciates what his parents did for him when they die...
@@leenieledejo6849 let’s pray for him, seriously
The relationship is the best part. He just doesn't know it.
The mind gets in the way, but nothing is impossible for God Almighty. Praying for Richard’s total and complete conversion. He will never be the same !! 🙏
🙏🏻 For Richard Dawkins and all who are lost.
Pray for Mr. Dawkins, it would be so wonderful to see him born again! ❤
He would need to undergo a lobotomy to become “born again”. He’s a brilliant biologist. “The Selfish Gene” revolutionized biology.
Richard Dawkins is comfortable with cathedrals and hymns yet wanted christian parents to be jailed for teaching about Jesus 🤷♀️ - oh dear well any wake up call is a blessing should he repent and be saved
The alternative is horrifying. They reject christ untill Satan's religion pops up.
Dawkins has a strange idea of how blessed he is, and yet Cannot give credit to the God who orchestrated it all. His ego is in his way.
Pride was the original sin
@@joannquaid6037 Pray for him also, we were once non-believers.
He's a narcissist.
It’s got nothing to do with pride, but I’m praying that Mr Dawkins becomes a Catholic or an Orthodox Christian.
We were all dead in sins as he still is. People prayed for us: loved on us.
It's going to be very sad for Europe in particular with what will be happening in the immediate future. The foundation of Christianity laid for them brought them prosperity and a proper society. At a point they thought all they had achieved was as a result of their smartness, not knowing that was the beginning of their downfall. They rejected God and good biblical principles thinking in that is their freedom. Very soon they will appreciate what precious thing they had in Christ Jesus which they rejected when the others take over! God have mercy!!!
Could not have put it better. That is why Our Lord Jesus Christ has lifted his hand off Europe because they chose to praise their own glory rather than the true light of the world, which is Jesus Christ. The result , they will be experiencing darkness in the form of Islam, and then I pray to God it will not be too late unless it is far late now!!!. Look at the situation in the Middle East. Barbaric treatment of humanity.
America is well on its way down that road, unfortunately.
No, we won't appreciate any such thing; and we can well do without the patronising attitude. FYI practically the entire population of Europe are cultural Christians, because Christianity has shaped that culture for well over a thousand years. There are thousand-year-old churches dotted all over the place; and music arts and literature are permeated by that same culture...everything from Handel's Messiah to Da Vinci's Madonna and Child. We already have prosperity and a proper society, thank you; and that far more secular society has far less crime and divorce than the very much more religious USA, so you can save your prayers for yourself.
This entire comments section, along with equally ill-informed atheistic ones (all US by the way) is just another example of Americans displaying their arrogance and ignorance of anything beyond their own shores. This was a British TV show with a British host interviewing a British academic.
We are all cultural Christians whether religious or not. When that religion has dwindled to nothing should we blow up the symbols of our own cultural roots like ISIS did? Boom! goes St Paul's or the Vatican? Should we bulldoze Stonehenge too because we are no longer Druids?
Dawkins isn't the problem. 'Muricans, both unthinkingly theist and unthinkingly atheist are the problem. Your culture wars are your own problem; we don't have any such thing, which is why the term 'cultural Christian' doesn't so much as raise an eyebrow over here.
Already here too.
Europe is already prosperous and has a proper society. And being far more secular than the US it's a darn sight more civil and less violent. The statistics speak for themselves.
If I were you I'd worry about your own society; that's the one that's coming apart at the seams.
Years ago Richard Dawkins was really mocking Christianity and one day I was so annoyed I said 'Lord just do away with him!' (bad, I know), anyway the Spirit ministered to me and said 'pray for him to be converted' and I did for ages but tbh time passes and other prayer requests come along, but maybe it's time to start praying for his conversion again!
How many others annoyed you that much.
Start thanking God for answering your prayers! He has done it cause you Sincerely asked in the name of Jesus!!!!❤😊❤
Maybe your prayer was, and is being answered.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Richard saw the Way the Truth and the Life?!?! If he does, then I guarantee people will just say he has gone crazy. Thanks be to Jesus for everything 😊
Same thing in Canada. Easter not mentioned but foreign faiths honored.
I'm from Canada...I agree...it is absolutely aweful at how dark and corrupt the Canadian government and people have become. Oh Lord wake up all nations!
Easter is pagen
@@kellyadams79This is an old argument.
@@kellyadams79no, it's not. Do you understand that Jesus was not English and that Easter has different names in other languages? in Russian it's called Paskha
@@marydidyouknow5826it's not an old argument. Easter was named after Ishtar (goddess of fertility) which is why there are bunnies and eggs on Easter. And guess what magically happens 9 months later on December 25?
Basically Rome didn't convert to Christianity but Christianity converted to Rome
You will kneel before God.
What is he a dictator?
@@bocoom He created this universe, I guess he can rule it. He allows you free will to choose your outcome. Are you looking for a place with no rules and consequences for breaking them. La la land.
@@zinnia3684 He did? Says who?
@bocoom No, friend, He is not a dictator. He is your creator. He put you together back when you were the size of a pea in your mom's womb. He made you, he can take you out. He doesn't because He wants what is best for your soul, which never dies. There is hell, there is heaven. This is it. He has given you the ability to choose. He has protected you throughout your life so that you have a chance to live in Paradise. He has given you a chance to live eternity in magnificent beauty, love, happiness ..... or not. Up to you. A dictator does not give anyone a choice.
@@americanpatriot7247 Again I ask. Says who?
He is afraid that he will no longer have the freedom to disparage the Lord God. For all the years of attacking the God of the universe, if the world and history continues in its same trajectory, future generations that have been educated followed his error and call him and his ilk a hero will have a penalty to pay on this earth. They won’t pay that penalty from the Christians who he hated, but from other places of which he fears (Islam, Hinduism, Voodoo, etc). He knows there is evil and he knows there is good, but he hates the good and is deadly afraid of the evil. God gives them up when the hearts are hardened. Real Christians must pray for them so that God changes hearts.
"I see what Christianity's decline is doing to the world, and it scares me."
Richard, you are one of many. Now, it's time to reflect on what (who) it was that gave the world the position from which it is declining. That would be Jesus, the embodiment of love and forgiveness that He is, coming to save us from our flesh and the principalities of evil. The Truth cannot and will not be made untrue.
Friends with benefits but not the commitment..... I guess for Dawkins its at least a step in the right direction. His pride still gets in the way of his submission and confessing what I think he knows in his heart. Lord, keep the fire on his heart!
AMEN!! 🙏
He sounds like he is softening up towards Christianity....keep praying, folks.
You can't accept the benefits of Christianity without the responsibility that comes along with it.
This is a softening of heart. Because he was at a time not wanting to even be associated with Christianity. He is now seeing the reward of his efforts.
Not only Christianity. He said that God is a delusion.
I got the evidence study Bible for my birthday it's so large and has so many quotes I Love It❤
That’s wonderful.
I want one xx
It has a misleading name. There is no evidence for a God in it
@@Echo_Chamber_Interrogator clearly you haven't read it🤣 lol don't worry I've only read Genesis 1 in the study Bible and some of the introductions. my birthday was a little while ago. may God show you the same mercy He showed me
Also, superiorilly... to 2 Samuel 24...?
In terms of mercy.
As always, it's not a head issue (intellectual) with faith. It's a HEART issue. Men love darkness and are not willing to turn from it.
May you make that leap of faith, Richard. May you find your identity in Jesus. God is ready is embrace you. Love.
The end is near folks.
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The Western Freemasons have completely destroyed Christian society. The Antichrist is near, but so is Jesus!
🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 JFC, fruitcake... this is what I said to the taxman... yea, i was late paying him... guess what ???? he didn't give a farting hoot.... 🤣🤣🤣
Rev. 4:19 - “As many as I (Jesus) love, I rebuke and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.”
@@bobjob2514 nope... have fun... life is too short for this brainwashed bollocks.. a day without a sin = a day wasted.. iiyuyhaaa...
@@user-jw9lq5ib6g Your "best life now" is a drop in the bucket of eternity. You're free to choose, but I wouldn't wish the consequences of a life without Christ on you if I hated you.
I believe the Bible is true
Good video. The irony is thick with Dawkins but it always has been. Dawkins, as an atheist, has no transcendent objective foundation for morality. For the atheist, morality does not exist even though they can act like it does. Dawkins famously said there is no evil or good but we are just acting on our DNA (paraphrased). At the same time he has consistently argued against God(and all religion) using moral reasoning. He is deeply conflicted and confused. It is my belief that the reason we see these two sides of Dawkins is quite simple. Richard Dawkins knows God exists but he hates HIM. Dawkins refuses to submit to the will of God and serve Him because Dawkins wishes to be his own god and serve his own wants and needs. He likes the trappings of Christianity and he even like most of the moral law as long as he can change it a bit to suit him but he can't stand the moral law giver because like Satan, Dawkins wants to be like the most high. The same sin of pride that caused satan to fall keeps Dawkins away from relationship with his Creator.
If God can humble Nebuchadnezzar....
@@tactiks7468Amen! You said it brother!
Many people from the UK consider themselves "Christians" but it's in the way that he is stating. They adopt the mannerisms, rituals, hymns, traditions and commandments but they leave Jesus out of it. They like the architecture, artwork, stories of snowmen with a little wisdom thrown in but that's about it. It's very odd but ask someone from there and you will most likely get the same response that he is giving.
He seems to be one of those people who enjoys the goodness of God and wants what God has to offer but also wants to keep living in sin and to be far from God. He may enjoy many of the gifts of God now, but if he doesn’t change, then this is as close to heaven he will ever get.
The biggest fairytale is that all this that exists and order, came about by accident.
Boom ... well said.
@@roscowbrown3937 God is eternal. From eternity to eternity. Order? Kosmos.
@@roscowbrown3937 Neither. Read my comment again. FROM............TO.
I never mentioned "for".
Dawkins has no explanation as to the creation of the universe. Evolution is dependent upon existing material.
@@roscowbrown3937 Yes. But it doesn't explain how things STARTED! There WASN'T any material.
The day of the harshest reality is coming. A day of the too lates. The iceberg has hit the ship and yet there is no realization that the damage is too extensive to be saved. Islam need to realize there is a 3rd option. Jesus in his Glory. A place of refuge for the believer
A third option?
The first minute nailed it. Mr. Dawkins has done everything in his power to vilify Christianity, making disciples, and is now unhappy with the outcome. (Reaping what he has sown.) Astounding.
You are very misguided. Dawkins has always vilified every religion, not just Christianity. He has admitted that some religions are better than others but that has nothing to do with belief. He is unhappy to see Islam growing because in his opinion (and I’d agree) it is the most dangerous popular religion in the world. He is just sad that the more dangerous religion is gaining popularity
He was raised a Christian..and I feel the Holy Spirit in him. I totally lost my faith for 5 years after raised a Christian. So..there's hope! Hallelujah
A long as a person is alive there is hope
We pray for Dawkins to come to Christ for real soon!🙏❤️
Oh Mr. Dawkins you have no idea how many saints are praying for you sir. Waiting for the headlines to read, "former atheist "Mr. Dawkins is now a born again Christian," To God be the glory! What a beautiful testimony that would be to all of the people following him. Let's pray brothers and sisters.
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 what does that have to do with my comment? To answer your question yes I was baptized, (submerged) when I was about 9 years old by my Father who was a preacher.
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 I am saved by the blood of Jesus through the amazing grace of God. Baptism does not save you. Baptism is a public profession of faith in Jesus. I'm saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, it's not through anything I can do. If baptism saved, Jesus' death was in vain. Baptism is in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit ❤️ In Acts 4 the only reason Peter said be baptized in Jesus' name was because he was speaking directly to Jews who had not professed the Son, they had an understanding of the Father and the Holy Spirit already but they needed to exercise their faith in the one they crucified.
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 that's false doctrine. You're using those verses out of context. If baptism saves we wouldn't need Jesus. The whole entire sacrificial system of the Jews relied on blood to cover their sins. The new covenant is in Christ's blood which is for the forgiveness of sins.
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 Consider this... Jesus forgave sin without requiring water baptism. The man on the cross next to him is just one. The Law of Moses provided forgiveness of sin annually. But something permanent had to be established in us and for us that would satisfy God's wrath via the Law once for all. The baptism of the Holy Spirit into death and raised again to Life in Christ Jesus is permanent. Forgiveness of sin is not salvation... being born again of the Spirit of God the gift of God is salvation. Forgiveness of sin is part and parcel of that because Jesus bore the price for our sin but the penalty for sin is death. Only Jesus paid that. If we are dead in sin apart from Jesus what does a dead man need? A dead man needs Life.
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 that's definitely not in the Bible. You can't just make something up to fit your beliefs. Why did Jesus die?
He wants christianity i feel it he believes he just didnt want to say it but i think he knows that Christianity is real and God is real. Prayers for Mr. Dawkins
We each choose what to believe and what not to believe, imo.
Not in Muslim countries. I believe that's what motivated Dawkins. Islam is like living under an authoritarian regime whereas you can be an atheist in a Christian country. Christians don't approve of homosexuality but we don't condone mobs killing homosexuals either.
If I understand the matter good , he is happy that Christianity is collapsing, but he is not happy that Islam will take its place
God is giving him the desire of his heart (the abolition of Christianity) but he is about to learn the hard lesson of being careful about what you wish?!
Simonline 🏴🤔😡
Correct!
He wanted to tear down the Kingdom of God and usher in Satan's empire of darkness, but then he shat his pants when Satan's children started pouring into Christian lands, building their unholy temples, and Richard realized he has to live in it too.
Praise our Lord Jesus Christ!
Professor Dawkins many times has said there was nothing that would convince him about the truth of Christianity. He said, "The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction."
It's amazing how the religion of pieces can bring things into much better focus....even for Richard.
I’ve seen so many professing Christians respond to this by mocking him and condemning him. I know he mocks us. I know he is ultimately against us. But can we respond to this with love and hope that he encounters Christ? Imagine if he became a true believer?
In a way, it would be comparable to Saul becoming The Apostle Paul. And he might end up doing more good for Christianity in his latter days, than any harm that he did previously.
If he doesn't like the way things are going then I would say his only course of action is to come out in full support of Christianity.
I feel no inclination to mock him, because I feel an element of joy through listening to what he is saying here. His realisation of the value of Christianity on a societal level (and his sentimentality towards it) is heartwarming.
I wonder if sometimes, when it is quiet and he is alone with his thoughts, he thinks to himself: "What have I done?!".
The Muslim stated their ultimate goals. This is not the first time I have heard therm state it so clearly. So why would ANY Civilized society allow them to migrate to their free nation?!
Jews.
@@sunlight-sky151The Pope.
Well the west been influenced long ago by Qatari & others Arab countries by their oil money, know just everything comes to light
And there are many here in the US
They come in peace, and make sure everything will be in a different piece some time later.
Early gang who's here?
and remember Jesus is Lord
Who's the Father?
@@charlestiraco8634 the Father is the one in heaven. Jesus was the part of the 3 sent to us in human form and the Holy Spirit guides us and convicts us of sin
Remember Jesus has a God. John 17.3, John 20.17, Rev 1.5-6, Rev 3.12.
@@MichaelTheophilus906 Remember Jesus says he's I Am
Just in John Jesus's refers to His deity multiple times John 11:25, 26 John 6:35 John 8:12 John 10:9 John 10:11
@@MichaelTheophilus906 He is the one true God with the Father and Holy Spirit
Pray for Dawkins 🙏
Been praying for Richard’s salvation. Keep on
bollocks..
Keep praying for Dawkins, he's almost there. God can touch even the most stubborn heart 🙏
He is a cultural christian and has be so for decades.
I am sitting here in Canada, Easter is now past, but did I see anything online about Easter and its EPIC importance to humanity ??? No, nothing at all. Just a bunch of commercials / ads about how important ramadan is and how I should even spend money !!!!!!! What on EARTH is going on ???!!!
End times...biblical prophecy. Hold tight to your faith!
Your country is now run by Communists & Islamists….good luck.
The Kalergi plan. Look it up.
Why does the date for Easter move every year?
I saw several politicians wishing people happy Easter.
But I agree that the mainstream push is towards Islam. They don't appear to have a clue what Trojan horse they're backing.
Let us continue to pray for Mr Dawkins and his family. That he will not harden his heart to the calling of the Holy Spirit. Even at or before his death bed he may accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. Quit judging him unless it is done righteously or the specs in our eyes are completely out and we are completely blameless.
That's because he's an old guy and terrified of the change that HE has wrought. He is finally beginning to see the fruits of what he helped create.
If only he could recognize his contradiction...
Good Lord, soften this man's heart.
Praying for all these atheist. One day! 🙏
I have seen this in people before, they dont want Christianity taught but they want the benefits of a Christian society or culture,
❗️0:17 In case any of you missed it, he was very clear in saying he is NOT a believer.
❗️4:14 He said he does NOT believe a single word of Christian faith.
❗️0:40 And, he is happy that Christianity is going down.
❗️He is still of his father, the devil.
Good comment.
He's a cultural christian in that RD cant deny the image of God living inside of him to give him morality & sense of meaning. Great job as always LW team! May God bless you always!
Actually as a child I was read both fairytales and the Bible.
I knew the difference
I used to watch Penn & Teller until I saw the tour of his house... Keep praying for him
I still watch fool us because I'm a fan of magic and there's not much out there in that genre, if I were to stop watching something because someone is an atheist, we really would have to stop watching just about everything. Most of Hollywood are atheists. I just keep that in mind. Don't idolize any celebrity.
@@otallono i dont idolize anyone... It just made me feel sick to watch it is all.
RAY comfort God bless you you have done your best may God keep you and give more years in good health in jesus name amen
I can’t find the reference, but I remember a comment in a People mag type periodical that basically said “ if you were approached at night in a dark alley by a group of men, and you found they had just left a Bible study, would you be less apprehensive, …would it affect your fear level knowing that?”
Jesus said to those who crucified and mocked him "Father forgive them for they don't know what they are doing". No ordinary person can do that.
wow how you said that was powerful
James did the same while He was getting stoned to death, read the book of acts. blessings
It’s better to be a believer than a cultural Christian .
3:14 he had to stop himself from saying "we'll take your women"
Take the W when you can. He has come a very long way. Pray he gets all the way!
He hasn't come any way until he accepts Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. He simply can identify the fruits of a true and false religion like we all can.
"He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad"
😳 Richard Dawkins finally caved. Ha! Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior!!! Praying for Richard Dawkins and all that don't have Jesus Christ to seek Christ.
Did you have the video on in the background while you were doing something else?
No. He hasn't "caved" in the slightest. He merely wants to preserve the Christian culture that nurtured him.
Dawkins was far more ugly towards Christianity in his past. @@paulbeardsley4095
Penn Jillette also is on video saying Christians if they truly believe should be giving the gospel presentation in “like a Mac truck.” I think it’s on UA-cam.
This is beautiful my our prayers be answered
So good. Yes it seems Richard feels safe in the shadow of Christianity… even though he openly despises it…
He fears Muslims….
When he should really fear The Lord whom he’s been mocking for years!!!!!
I'm adding Richard Dawkins and Penn Jillette to my prayer list. With Abba/ Father, nothing is impossible!
Pray he will be like Saul becoming Paul. 😂❤
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 Yes, I do.
Lets pray 4 Richard!!!!!
@@BENJAMINJAMESSMITH2000 yep
The Holy Spirit is our "rosetta stone" and so much more! Thank God for His love and patience with us!
Jesus I seek you everyday. No matter how bad my situation gets. Even though I want to give up I will keep faith. As a single mother. I’m struggling to make ends meet. My husband passed years ago. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. Every month I struggle trying to provide for my children struggling to pay rent and to buy groceries. Lord help me and hear my prayers.
Wow… he would be happy if they would stop believing in Christianity but would be sad if we weren’t culturally Christian.. what 🤦🏽♀️… the somewhat Christian culture is here because of first the believing Christian.. culture Christianity would perish if there were no believing christians .
Pray for Dawkins, there is hope.
Christ have mercy.
Thanks for pointing this out! Wow!
Around late 5th minute & early 6th…very interesting. I grew up watching talking animals (Wonder Pets, Dora the Explorer - Swiper, noooo swiping! - Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends, the Backyardigans, etc.), things like Spy Kids and “Shark Boy and Lava Girl”, and so on…but I was raised Christian. And today I am Christian (not because my parents are, but because Christ saved me). I never believed in Santa or the tooth fairy (I went around telling people “My mom is the tooth fairy!! Well, mine…your mom is your tooth fairy!”), or anything like that even though I grew up watching The Polar Express and other winter stories…just Christ. I loved all the different cultural things I was around, but I “always” knew the difference between fact & fiction. Christ is fact, the tooth fairy is fiction…long story short, kids can very much be genuine believers regardless of what they’re exposed to. I could’ve believed that dragons exist because I watched Dragon Tales, but I didn’t. ❤
Check out Job 41:1-34
Well it's debatable whether some sort of "dragon" did in fact exist at one point as there are accounts and mentions of them, but those certainly would not be remotely like the fantasy creatures we call "dragons."
I’m a Christian and I believe dinosaurs (dragons) existed. 😉🦖🦕🐉🐲
Bedtime stories often begin with "Once upon a time". Adult fairy tales often begin with" Millions of years ago somewhere in a swamp". The Atheists cannot tell the difference between child fairy tales and adult fairy tales guised as science.
I definitely believe dinosaurs existed!! And “unicorns”, the leviathan, and so on…for sure! I was just pointing out that I could always tell the difference between myth & truth…