Atheism Pro and Con, philosophy homework help

The so-called “new atheism” has garnered a lot of journalistic attention over the past 12-15 years.  Two of its leading figures are Richard Dawkins and the late Christopher Hitchens.

A figure such as David Bentley Hart represents the other side of the spectrum.

What is at least one salient point made by the “new atheism”?

What is at least one salient point made in defense of a belief in God?

In your opinion, who has the stronger case?

Suggested resources:

Richard Dawkins, The Blind Watchmaker

Terry Eagleton, Reason, Faith, and Revolution:   Reflections on the God Debate (Eagleton has chosen to mash the two names together and calls the new figure “Ditchkins.”)

David Bentley Hart, Atheist Delusions:   The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies

Must be 250 words in length

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