re: Stunning Admission By Renowned Atheist; Decline of Christianity is Hurting Society

Everyone needs something to believe in, everyone needs a higher sense of being to give them a sense of self worth.

When people turn away from religion, they still need to fill that void with something. Hence, filling it with social justice, left wing politics and worshipping the almighty state/government.

I'd rather live in a society where people yield to Christianity, than yield to the state.

South Park nailed this in the Wii episode 12 years ago.