Among the various confrontations with the theory of evolution, there are evolutionist theologians who try to introduce theism and evolution together. John F. Haught -the theologian who believes in evolution- considers theology to be a supporter of the theory of evolution and by criticizing traditional theology, he believes that theology must be updated with science, because otherwise it will be eliminated. In order to plan the coordination and close connection between theology and evolution, Haught presents the theory of "Metaphysics of The Future ", according to which evolution is not only approved by theology, but the only correct explanation that can be given from evolution is the theology oriented to "Metaphysics of The Future". This research examines John F. Haught's criticisms of the philosophical foundations of evolutionist atheists as well as his proposed metaphysics. Haught's most important criticisms of atheists can be seen as criticism of their naturalism, explanatory monism, and scientism, and as well as ignoring the place of "belief" in the foundation of their beliefs. On the other hand, Haught's approaches can also be fundamentally criticized from the point of view of metaphysics on religion, stonewalling on the path of reductionism, unconditional acceptance of Occam's razor rule, hermeneuticism and flawed and disappointing theology.
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shamsi,S. , jahed,M. and seyyed hashemy,S. E. (2024). John F. Haught criticisms on the philosophical foundations of the new atheists. Science and Religion Studies, 14(2), 1-23. doi: 10.30465/srs.2024.48153.2126
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shamsi,S. , , jahed,M. , and seyyed hashemy,S. E. . "John F. Haught criticisms on the philosophical foundations of the new atheists", Science and Religion Studies, 14, 2, 2024, 1-23. doi: 10.30465/srs.2024.48153.2126
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shamsi S., jahed M., seyyed hashemy S. E. (2024). 'John F. Haught criticisms on the philosophical foundations of the new atheists', Science and Religion Studies, 14(2), pp. 1-23. doi: 10.30465/srs.2024.48153.2126
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S. shamsi, M. jahed and S. E. seyyed hashemy, "John F. Haught criticisms on the philosophical foundations of the new atheists," Science and Religion Studies, 14 2 (2024): 1-23, doi: 10.30465/srs.2024.48153.2126
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