Paul's Writings Underpin Western Thought

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I wonder why it is important to point out that Tom H is (or was) an atheist writer.

If it was reversed and I would say that John Doe, a Christian writer changed his mind about Intelligent Design... what would it matter that J.D is a Christian?

I think the point is that as an atheist, he is more likely to be impartial and not fall prey to ideologically motivated illusions. I don't know whether that's true or not. I suspect, but haven't checked, that this is in support of a book he's selling, or some other self-interested motive which has as much effect in driving his conclusions as anything, so I'm inclined to be skeptical. Given that rather little information aside from the claim has been shared in this thread, I'm inclined to think it doesn't amount to a hill of beans, but as a lover of the history of religion, I'd be delighted to be corrected. I don't think Youtube videos, even if I had the patience to watch them, would of their own accord abet such hopes.