Uploaded: 20 Sep 2014 (12 years ago) · Shared: 20 Sep 2017
Duration: 48:15
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In this compelling interview, Al-Jazeera brings together renowned atheist Richard Dawkins and journalist Mehdi Hasan to explore the provocative question: Is religion evil? This thought-provoking discussion delves into the core tenets of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, examining the role of faith in today’s world. Dawkins, known for his critical stance on religion, presents his views, while Hasan offers insightful counterpoints, creating a balanced dialogue. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of faith, ethics, and modernity, offering valuable perspectives on the Quran, the Bible, and the Torah. Join the conversation and gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and ethical dimensions of these major world religions.
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Who is Richard Dawkins?Clinton Richard Dawkins FRS FRSL (born 1941) is an English ethologist, evolutionary biologist, and author. He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford, and was the University of Oxford's Professor for Public Understanding of Science from 1995 until 2008. Dawkins is an atheist, and is well known for his criticism of creationism and intelligent design. In The Blind Watchmaker (1986), he argues against the watchmaker analogy, an argument for the existence of a supernatural creator based upon the complexity of living organisms. Instead, he describes evolutionary processes as analogous to a blind watchmaker in that reproduction, mutation, and selection are unguided by any designer.
Who is Mehdi Hasan?Mehdi Raza Hasan (born 1979) is a British political journalist, broadcaster and author. In 2013, Hassan took part in a debate at the Oxford Union to consider whether Islam is a peaceful religion. Hassan vouched for Islam as a religion of peace, citing political and cultural reasons for violence in Muslim majority countries, as opposed to holding the religion of Islam responsible. In the vote on the motion, the house affirmed with Hassan and the other proposers that Islam is a religion of peace with 286 votes in favor and 168 votes against.
What is Evil?A devil is the personification and archetype of evil in various cultures. Historically, devils can be defined as personifications of whatever is perceived in society as evil and the depiction consists of its cultural traditions. In Christianity, the manifestation of the Devil is Satan: the primary opponent of God.
