[New Video] Richard Dawkins: "Cultural Christian"?

Is Christianity a useful religion to the West? Atheist Richard Dawkins recently claimed that, while still an atheist, he considers himself a "cultural Christian" because of Christianity's utility in supporting Western cultural and political values, which he laments are under attack. Former atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali also recently shared that she became a Christian upon realizing that Christianity is necessary to preserve Western political norms. In this episode of The Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron and Matt Petrusek discuss the complex and even troubling underlying questions about making the connection between Christianity and utility, especially as it relates to contemporary "Western values." How is the utility defined and in response to what specific societal goals? Is Christianity's utility limited to the West alone? Aren't there some "Western values" that are antithetical to Christianity? Click the video below to watch Episode #439: Is Christianity Useful to the West? Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .