Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity

"Personal and deeply human stories . . . showing how the gospel is good news for life as well as mind."
--Ian Hutchinson, professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT

For most, Richard Dawkins and "Christian evangelist" are polar opposite concepts. Yet for these twelve essayists, that's exactly what the father of New Atheism was. Powerhouses Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gather scientists, theologians, and philosophers from around the world to tell their faith stories. In fascinating, often moving essays, the contributors explain how the arguments of Dawkins and fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity, rather than convincing them of its dangers and fallacies.

Contributors include academics, journalists, a civil servant, a pastor, an engineering manager, a counselor, a graphic designer, and others. Despite this range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the fact that they were first enthusiasts for the claims and writings of the New Atheists. But when looking closer and more objectively, each of them became disillusioned by the arguments and conclusions of Dawkins, eventually recognizing the more intellectually convincing depth and rationality of authentic Christian faith.

Anyone whose mind is open enough to consider the legitimate and authenticated tenets of Christianity--and those who intend to refute the journeys described--will want to spend time in this book. Readers will stretch their minds as they discover that the intellectual case for atheism is more tenuous than the New Atheists allege.