Alain de Botton Archives - Catholic Herald

Alain de Botton

We should fear the prospect of our churches turning into community centres

January 07, 2014

The idea of 'atheist religion' is a stupid one, but it has achieved a fair amount of traction in recent years

Beauty is not enough for the Church

July 17, 2013

The National Churches Trust question about the nation's favourite churches says much

Come back, Richard Dawkins, all is forgiven

April 25, 2013

Beware the patronising 'new new atheists' adopting the philosophical centre ground

Virtuous atheism is not enough

February 08, 2013

Alain de Botton's intentions are noble, but his quest for 10 Commandments for Atheists is fruitless

Can beauty lead to truth?

September 17, 2012

Art can save your soul – providing pride does not get in the way

Alain de Botton is missing out. Christianity offers truth and goodness as well as beauty

March 30, 2012

His mission to rescue beauty from religion is arrogant and ignorant

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