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Dinesh D'Souza on the Appeal of Modern Atheism

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Author Dinesh D'Souza examines the implications of evolutionary theory on modern Christianity.

D'Souza believes evolution gives modern atheists reason to participate in a "liberation from traditional, or external morality," treating religious codes of conduct as human devices, not merely handed down from the cosmos.
Dinesh D'Souza: Christians Should Be 'Bilingual'

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Dinesh D'Souza says in a non-secular world, "we can't take Christian assumptions for granted."

He suggests Christians should speak a religious language in the church, but a "secular language in the larger society."
Dinesh D'Souza Credits India's Success to Christianity

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Dinesh D'Souza credits India's global economic success to Christian missionaries of the Portuguese Inquisition.

D'Souza believes that, in contrast to the Hindu caste system, Christianity's precept of "universal brotherhood" was very appealing to Indians.
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psikeyhackr

Posted: 08.24.11, 04:18 PM

That is an interesting comparison with Hitchens. A European talking about how bad Christianity is and an Indian saying that Hinduism was worse. But what if God thinks they are both garbage? It is not like JC founded the Roman Catholic Church. Some people just decided to acquire and use his name.

Mohan0128

Posted: 08.24.11, 04:07 PM

I compliment and agree with Mr. D'Souza on his views. But I feel that he is painfully incorrect in his understanding of the Hindu Caste System. While the sacred texts, the Vedas,spoke of society as being made up of 4 labor groups, the way the various communities divided it out based on tribal affiliation and economic conditions. Somehow, even Christians have placed themselves into this social structure and have benefited from India's affirmative action plans. There are far greater reasons for D'Souza's ancestors' choice of Christianity.

Dan Swargler

Posted: 08.24.11, 11:58 AM

Yes, the caste system is a terrible thing and other religions had some appeal probably mostly to the lower castes. That and in some cases a sword held to the throat. I think Buddhism was the best deal there. Not so divisive.

Lary9

Posted: 11.21.10, 06:37 AM

If by that you mean that he is not atrue believer, then I'm sure you are wrong.

Lary9

Posted: 11.21.10, 01:18 AM

When D'Souza and Jones ask what evolutionary advantage does consciousness bring to human beings, they both mire the argument in the teleology of purpose-driven theology. Natural selection does not act directly on every modification or evolutionary outcome to a species. Modifications may be quite random and without any adaptive significance to nature's prime directive at all. They can just hitchhike along as it were, as a serendipitous new feature. Consciousness may be nothing more than that... a kind of lucky accident. Just because biological consciouness appears to be an engineered organic processor for centrally organizing human experience doesn't automatically make it some design off God's drafting table nor does it inherently weaken evolutionary dynamics either. On another level, one might argue that human consciousness may have long ago exceeded its immediate brief and made homo sapiens uniquely successful at conceiving strategies to extend its DNA. No?

Mark Sullivan

Posted: 01.14.10, 10:30 PM

Once again, I am convinced that those who disrespectfully insult Mr. D'Souza and offer weak, deconstrustionist arguements against him did not listen to the discussion in its entirety. Do those of you who as-a-matter-of- factly dismiss his ideas or argue against things he did not say think you have the smarts to debate this gentleman? He is one of my favorite thinkers, not because I agree with everything he says, but because he lays out his aruguements clearly, respects those with whom he disagrees and is a fearless defender of religious and intellectual freedom. I too enjoy debating atheists. They are frequently arrogant and condescending and lack intellectual horsepower. I simply do not understand the obsessive opposition to religion and what I see as irrational hatred for Christians.

Stephen Bala

Posted: 09.03.09, 05:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bapyou Dinesh D'Souza is a loathesome troll. He was the token darkey in the administration of Ronald Reagan, another loathesome troll. The key word here is loathesome. Thank you. Re Bapyou's post: Thank you for your intelligent and helpful criticism. Can't wait to hear your next pronouncement. I am a non-Christian but can still respect what Dinesh has to say. Right or wrong, at least he does not simply attacking others personally, but instead aims at intelligent argument. From another Darky

anthonyc

Posted: 08.25.09, 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rainerjosef I agree - except your words on afterlife. Of course D'Souza is right in saying there is no proof there isn't an afterlife. This is not an argument against reason, it's the simple truth. what's the truth, that there is no afterlife? please prove how your statement is fact.

anthonyc

Posted: 08.25.09, 04:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brushes9 Dinesh D'Souza is a bought-and-paid-for mouthpiece/lackey for the Republican-Evangelical-Taliban Party that is currently in the toilet That was intelligent! Please don't hate on someone you can't understand...it just shows your stupidity.

Rainerjosef

Posted: 04.16.09, 09:07 AM

I agree - except your words on afterlife. Of course D'Souza is right in saying there is no proof there isn't an afterlife. This is not an argument against reason, it's the simple truth.

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