Rigoberto Hidalgo to tour Mexico with 'The Circus of Atheism' conference series

In a world where the existence of God is increasingly questioned by ideological movements opposed to biblical principles, young Costa Rican author, philosopher, and speaker Rigoberto Hidalgo presents himself as a strong advocate for the Christian faith.

During a visit to Mexico, Hidalgo will hold a series of conferences titled after his book, The Circus of Atheism, in which he will refute the main arguments of modern atheism.

The author spoke with Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International’s Spanish edition, about the need to present young people with biblical and identity-related topics due to the confusion they face amid the constant influence of media in today’s society.

“I am very firm against gender ideology, relativism, and the postmodernism that has entered the church. The media have influenced this greatly. When God is removed from the equation, moral decline follows,” Hidalgo told the publication.

With more than one million followers on social media, Hidalgo highlighted the importance of “filling the media” with Christian arguments in order to reach different audiences on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

Speaking about his book that was published by Editorial Peniel in 2025, the Costa Rican philosopher noted that even some 15-year-olds have taken it as a reference book to help them debate and defend their faith.

The book defends objective morality and the existence of God while criticizing the lack of solid foundations in contemporary atheism. In addition to arguing against progressive ideologies, the book seeks to demonstrate that faith and reason are not in conflict, offering a Christian perspective in what the author describes as a hostile context.

Hidalgo’s proposal combines academic content, practical examples, and an accessible style of communication that connects with young people, leaders, churches, educators, and the general public.

After a period as an atheist, a deep personal search eventually led him to the Christian faith, which he now defends with solid rational, philosophical, and scientific arguments.

The Christian apologist’s tour is planned to begin in Mexico City before traveling to Puebla, Tabasco, Cancún, and Guadalajara.

According to Jorge Aguinaga, a speaker and the organizer of The Circus of Atheism tour in Mexico City, it is necessary for Christians to use the media platforms available to the Church to make their position known in the face of movements and ideologies whose objective is to disrupt and corrupt people’s identity.

“This movement has emerged to be a real alternative for young people. Some statistics suggest that 60 percent of young people in Latin America will not follow their parents’ faith convictions,” Aguinaga said.

The organizer also mentioned that, according to statistics, 48 percent of young people who attend church at age 18 will eventually leave and not return.

“We are facing a generation of young people who are highly spiritual but who do not want to identify with Christianity or with the Church. The spirituality of these young people is leading them to experiment with shamanism, Satanism, and even witchcraft,” Aguinaga said.

Recent research suggests that young people from “Generation Z” (ages 14–28) are changing the religious landscape in Mexico, as they are much less likely to profess a religious faith.

The speaker and pastor also pointed out that new generations are no longer silent when faced with arguments or ideas with which they disagree or whose origins they question.

“Young people ask very direct questions. We can no longer give them the basic answer, ‘that’s just how God wanted it.’ We need every possible tool to respond to the questions they have about God.”

Aguinaga is aware that evangelical leaders and pastors face a constant struggle against ideologies that influence the minds of young people, and the tour featuring Rigoberto Hidalgo aims to help them find the right path grounded in Christ.

Data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography show that within a decade the number of people reporting no religious affiliation increased from 5.3 million in 2010 to 9.5 million in 2020.

Although Mexico remains predominantly Catholic, atheism, agnosticism, and religious non-affiliation are all increasing, especially among young people.

Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.