An Interview with Mitch Stokes

In this video, Justin Taylor sits down with Mitch Stokes to discuss his new book, How to Be an Atheist: Why Many Skeptics Aren't Skeptical Enough.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - What is a Christian doing trying to tell atheists how to be better atheists?
• 01:05 - Are the popular atheists of today different from the ones you first encountered when you were in undergraduate school?
• 02:31 - Do you view the "new atheists" as writing with a hyper-confidence that wasn't present among previous generations of atheists?
• 03:25 - How long have atheists used science to argue against Christianity?
• 05:56 - How did you come to faith and become interested in apologetics?
• 09:38 - What do you mean when you say you are a "skeptic"?
• 10:52 - In what ways do atheists misuse science and skepticism in their attacks against Christianity?
• 12:15 - In what ways is someone like Richard Dawkins wrong about the black and white nature of science?
• 16:53 - What's the difference between science and scientism?
• 18:40 - How does morality fit into the typical atheistic worldview?
• 21:10 - How would you respond to an atheist who says, "I have a morality and can behave morally"?
• 22:04 - What do you hope will happen to the skeptic who decides to read your book?