From New Humanist, an interview with Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola on Christian ministers who have lost their faith but continue to preach; an interview with Rebecca Goldstein, author of 36 Arguments for the Existence of God, on her novel approach to religion (and more); and why is religion on the rise in so many different countries? A review of Society Without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment by Phil Zuckerman. From The Scriptorium, Allen Yeh on how to witness to postmodern Western atheists. Catholicism is hollowing out in its traditional European strongholds, but signs of intriguing new life are springing up at its periphery. Under the radar of most observers a trend is emerging of evangelicals converting to Catholicism. From The Christian Post, Greg Stier, the president of a ministry called Dare 2 Share, hates evangelism; and a former atheist says Christianity really does make sense: A review of Not God’s Type: A Rational Academic Finds a Radical Faith by Holly Ordway. The most pressing question: What is it, finally, that divides the believer from the atheist? In search of the G spot: Is faith hard-wired in the the brain? Understanding the neurobiology of religious belief is a far cry from explaining it away. Atheism’s gift: Christopher Killheffer on the good questions that dispel false beliefs. An interview with Michael Largo, author of God's Lunatics: Lost Souls, False Prophets, Martyred Saints, Murderous Cults, Demonic Nuns, and Other Victims of Man's Eternal Search for the Divine.
