Barack Obama discusses the inherent variance of religious belief and the presence of non-belief in America today. He acknowledges the critical role of reason in policy making, stating, “...I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons…but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice I can’t simply point to the teachings of my church or invoke God’s will.” Video is edited to concentrate on the most pertinent moments.

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Antony Flew, a prominent atheist philosopher who famously renounced his atheism in his 80’s, passed away on April 8, 2010.  A long article in The New York Times Magazine from 2007 suggested that Mr. Flew, his mental faculties in decline, had been manipulated by his co-author and other Christian proselytizers.

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Professor Antony Flew, the rationalist philosopher who died on April 8 aged 87, spent much of his life denying the existence of God until, in 2004, he dramatically changed his mind.