It’s not every day that one of the world’s best known atheists goes on television and offers a defense of Christianity but that’s what happened Easter sunday on a British talk show.
Professor Richard Dawkins appeared on LBC to discuss the “diminishing role of Christianity” in Britain’s national life. Asked for his thoughts, Dawkins said he considered himself a “cultural Christian” and didn’t approve of the promotion of Ramadan instead of Easter in the UK.
I don’t know exactly what Dawkins was responding to here but there was a story in the Daily Mail a few days ago about how Ramadan celebrations were gaining ground in Europe and the UK:
In Britain, Windsor Castle hosted its first Iftar last week, with permission from King Charles, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Guests feasted on coconut milk and dates in the grounds before a private tour of the State…
