Tag: Debate

In October 2009, 2,500 people gathered at Westminster Central Hall for the Intelliegence Squared debate - The Catholic Church is a force for good in the world. Speaking for the motion, Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Anne Widdecombe MP. Speaking against the motion, NSS Honorary Associate Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry. (5 YouTube video clips embedded)

Peter Brietbart, 21, a contributor to the Freethinker, and a student of politics and philosophy at the University of Sussex where he is chair of the Secular Society, was there to see the Church totally routed – and he grabbed the opportunity to interview Christopher Hitchens after the debate, organised by Intelligence Squared.

Church leaders, gathering in Anaheim for their first national convention in three years, also consider repealing a de facto ban on the consecration of gay bishops.

American Jewish University presents best-selling authors Sam Harris and Rabbi David Wolpe in a debate about the existence of God and the role of religion and faith in society. This debate is moderated by Los Angeles Times religion editor Steve Padilla.

Battle of the Oxford heavyweights over evolution turns into a bit of a love-up. Adam Rutherford keeps score