Would The World Be Better Off Without Religion?
Topics: Religion, World
Public Release Date: November 15, 2011
In the words of Blaise Pascal, mathematician and Catholic, “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from a religious conviction.” Does religion breed intolerance, violence, and the promotion of medieval ideas? Or should we concede that overall, it has been a source for good, giving followers purpose, while encouraging morality and ethical behavior?
ARGUING YES:
Matthew Chapman: Author/Filmmaker, Co-Founder of Science Debate
A.C. Grayling: Renowned Atheist and Professor of Philosophy
ARGUING NO:
Dinesh D’Souza: Author of ‘What’s So Great About Christianity’
Rabbi David Wolpe: Named the #1 Pulpit Rabbi in America by Newsweek
MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:
John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist