Friday, January 11, 2019

The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion

Complex debate
Published on Nov 29, 2011
Views: 294,129
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?

For: Matthew Chapman
For: A.C. Grayling
Against: Rabbi David Wolpe
Against: Dinesh D'Souza

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