FNM, I reread your earlier posts so I’m not sure what the ‘second half’ says that you feel deserves a reply.
I will say this. The ‘former atheist’ trope is very often used as a marketing tool within the Evangelical community. Lee Strobel serves as a good example. “The Case for Christ” repackages basic Evangelical apologetics, but I do not believe his book is aimed at the atheist readers. Instead he is basically saying to a Christian audience “You should buy my book, because when I was an atheist these arguments changed my mind. They will help you fulfill the Great Commission.” It just doesn't come off as entirely sincere.
I will say this. The ‘former atheist’ trope is very often used as a marketing tool within the Evangelical community. Lee Strobel serves as a good example. “The Case for Christ” repackages basic Evangelical apologetics, but I do not believe his book is aimed at the atheist readers. Instead he is basically saying to a Christian audience “You should buy my book, because when I was an atheist these arguments changed my mind. They will help you fulfill the Great Commission.” It just doesn't come off as entirely sincere.
