The news that Richard Dawkins has declared for "cultural Christianity" has excited many Christians. One wonders why.
Like other cultural Christians such ashistorian Tom Holland and activist and erstwhile New Atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the professor is warm in his praise of Christian values. He says that Christianity is the best religion, though he is not a believer, adding that there is an important distinction to be drawn between accepting what Christianity tells us about the nature of God and His relationship with humankind, and accepting Christianity as a place holder for values such as tolerance, forgiveness, patience and kindness.
