If you read Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins (just to name a few), the answer is certainly "yes."
If you listen to the Allen Hunt Show, the answer is "not in the least, and it never will be obsolete."
I just finished reading an excellent book that challenges atheists and believers alike in helpful, provocative ways.
What's So Great about Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza. I highly recommend it.
Its attributes include:
- Well-written and accessible to the non-philosopher and non-scientist
- Carefully considered and crafted arguments
- Deals with all the "hot" criticisms of the Christian faith like its relationship with reason and science, its alleged sins and atrocities, and its role in Western civilization
- Brilliant treatment of philosophical underpinnings of various faiths as well as those of the anti-faith atheistic crowd represented by the authors above
D'Souza really makes a helpful contribution here for folks who are intimidated by the questions of non-believers and for those who are struggling to figure out whether faith makes sense. A great read.

