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The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Ostronomos - May 3, 2026
The Deluded Atheist: A Response to Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion Paperback – August 31, 2008
by Douglas Wilson (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (17
Noted pastor, theologian, and apologist Rev. Doug Wilson responds to atheist Richard Dawkins in this compact, hard-hitting, and insightful book. Among the many responses that the recent new atheism has aroused The Deluded Atheist stands out in its unparalleled precision and wit, reducing Dawkins atheistic criticism to groundless complaints and tail-chasing unreason.
This book has gained much traction among intellectuals. It is a direct assault on Richard Dawkins' deluded atheistic attempts to do away with God. As I have successfully proven the existence of God when "elevated" in the past, I resist the temptation to be seduced by the mundane world that is responsible for the atheists' delusion. Unfortunately, intellectuals like CC are not so lucky. For they fall victim to the very trappings that are responsible for the atheistic delusion. "Illusionists", as they are called, do not have the luxury of dispensing with the complexities of consciousness. CONSCIOUSNESS IS NOT AN ILLUSION - and so begins the war with atheists. These are the words spoken by me and addressed to atheists the world over. Though it may be tainted with a hint of emotion, it is nevertheless correct.
As I have the privilege of truth, perched high above the atheistic delusion. I admit that I must seek a more optimal strategy of addressing the deluded atheist. A world in the grips of delusion is not a pretty sight. I fear that when we adopt the illusionist's dilemma this is what we will see. I only hope the rest of humanity will not fall prey to this sad state of affairs.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Magical Realist - May 3, 2026
I wouldn't ever call disbelief delusional, especially as pertains to a magical invisible king in the sky. A delusion is generally speaking a kind of belief. Other pejoratives might be more appropriate, like denialist or cynical or contrarian.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Ostronomos - May 5, 2026
(May 3, 2026 07:38 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: I wouldn't ever call disbelief delusional, especially as pertains to a magical invisible king in the sky. A delusion is generally speaking a kind of belief. Other pejoratives might be more appropriate, like denialist or cynical or contrarian.
You are attacking a caricature version of a God of your own making. Not the actual universal consciousness that exists. I.e. God is not an external super-being. That is the atheist delusion I spoke about.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Magical Realist - May 5, 2026
How do you define God? And remember the 8 billion other people who daily use the same term intelligibly.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Ostronomos - May 6, 2026
(May 5, 2026 04:13 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: How do you define God? And remember the 8 billion other people who daily use the same term intelligibly.
God is the conscious universe manifesting lower levels of reality such as physical matter.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Magical Realist - May 6, 2026
So why don't you just call it "conscious universe" instead of God? Surely you are aware the name God carries a lot of extra baggage not contained in that definition.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Ostronomos - May 6, 2026
(May 6, 2026 07:43 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: So why don't you just call it "conscious universe" instead of God? Surely you are aware the name God carries a lot of extra baggage not contained in that definition.
God is the term used by the greatest minds ever to grace our planet.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Magical Realist - May 6, 2026
There are around 10,000 religions currently on our planet. Do you think they all mean the same thing when using the term "God"? OTOH, do you think everyone who uses the term "conscious universe" means the same thing?
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Ostronomos - May 7, 2026
(May 6, 2026 10:25 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: There are around 10,000 religions currently on our planet. Do you think they all mean the same thing when using the term "God"? OTOH, do you think everyone who uses the term "conscious universe" means the same thing?
Firstly, language itself has structure, and that structure is indistinguishable from reality (itself a meta-language). Language is more than a pale imitation of reality. It IS reality. The word God signifies ultimate Being or ultimate Reality, according to all languages. There is an unspoken truth to the word God as referrenced by any and all religions. This is because God is.
In my attempts to arrive at a conclusion on the nature of the cosmos, I could not escape from this ultimate truth.
RE: The Deluded Atheist by Douglas Wilson - Magical Realist - May 7, 2026
Fair enough. Even I am wont to use placeholders for the ineffably Sublime.