A Christian foundation

USA Today: A Christian foundation

Excerpt:

We seem to be witnessing an aggressive attempt by leading atheists to portray religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as the bane of civilization. Finding the idea of God incompatible with science and reason, these atheists also fault Christianity with fostering a breed of fanaticism comparable to Islamic radicalism. The proposed solution: a completely secular society, liberated from Christian symbols and beliefs.

This critique, which comes from best-selling atheist books, academic tracts and a sophisticated network of atheist organizations and media, can be disputed on its own terms. What it misses, however, is the larger story of how Christianity has shaped the core institutions and values of the USA and the West. Christianity is responsible even for secular institutions such as democracy and science. It has fostered in our civilization values such as respect for human dignity, human rights and human equality that even secular people cherish.

Comment: Editorial by Dinesh D'Souza whose new book, What's So Great About Christianity, has just been published.

Happenings:

1. We met Dave and Colleen for dinner (Kathee's Brother) at the Crossroads Deli in Hopkins
   
2. Roger is currently in flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis
   
3. Very busy at work (beats unemployment!)