The More We Evolve, The Less We Need God
Topics: Religion, Science
Public Release Date: March 27, 2018
Does God have a place in 21st century human affairs? For many, the answer is an unapologetic yes. Belief in a higher power, they argue, is the foundation of human consciousness and the soul of all social, political, and scientific progress. Further, some claim, humans are biologically predisposed to embrace religion and require faith to live moral lives. Others are far more skeptical. For them, adherence to faith and religious tradition serves only to fracture communities and prevent humanity from embracing a more enlightened, reasoned, and just social order.
As we look to the future in uncertain times, should spirituality and religion play a central role in human evolution, innovation, and discovery? Or has God become obsolete?
ARGUING YES:
Heather Berlin: Cognitive Neuroscientist
Michael Shermer: Founder, The Skeptics Society & Best-Selling Author
ARGUING NO:
Dr. Deepak Chopra: Integrative Medicine Advocate & Best-Selling Author
Dr. Anoop Kumar: Emergency Physician & Author, “Michelangelo’s Medicine”
MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:
John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist