Does Belief in God Cause Wars?
A talk considering the question: 'Does belief in God simply lead to war and conflict?'
Engage with the debate about whether Christianity in particular (and religion more generally) is bad for society. Is Christianity responsible for wars, slavery, sexism and homophobia? Is there anything positive that can be said for the effects of religion on society?
A talk considering the question: 'Does belief in God simply lead to war and conflict?'
Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion[1] is probably the most well known, or notorious, of the populist atheist manifestos that have…
This article responds to Sam Harris’ assertion that one can justify stoning someone to death for adultery by appealing to the New…
Summary from a 2016 Theos Report showing the positive correlation between 'religion' and 'well-being'.
John Dickson's book 'Bullies and Saints' examines the dark and light of church history.
The suggestion that, "Belief leads to intolerance and ultimately to conflict" is one of the most popular ideas around, but is it true?
I am often asked how I can believe in God when there have been so many wars caused by religion. The implication is that if only people…
Marcus K Paul's book 'The Evil That Men Do' offers a more balanced view of church history; acknowledging the good as well as the bad.
An interview with Keith Ward on the reasons for war, the existence of God and the science-religion debate.