By DAVID ROBERTSON Last month I had the privilege of speaking at this debate in St Andrews – I believe it was the first of this kind that the CU have organised. I loved it. The place was relatively full, the chairman was excellent and my opponent, Dr Manfredi La Manna, reader of Economics at University of St Andrews, was pleasant, affable and spoke well. However I found his arguments quite astonishing.
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In the latest of "The Big Conversation" debates, Solas Director, Andy Bannister spoke to the acclaimed atheist philosopher Peter Singer; while host Justin Brierley chaired the discussion. Under the heading, "Evolution, Morality and Being Human: Do We Need God?", the two thinkers locked horns in a polite, respectful and very revealing debate; in which they were able to air their respective Christian and Utilitarian world-views and have them examined
David reflects on what the media coverage of the funeral of former SNP leader, Gordon Wilson, tells us about the different world views of many in the media and in the country of Scotland at large. Download this episode (right click and save) LINKS BBC | Memorial service for former SNP leader Gordon …
Islamic Extremism and Atheist Fundamentalism. Do they have anything in common? Download this episode (right click and save) LINKS Spiked! | It’s official. You’re not allowed to say ‘Islamist extremism’ Gov.uk | PM statement following London terror attack: 4 June 2017 Spectator Coffee House Blogs | Labour’s abortion stance is the final straw The …
Have you ever heard someone claim that atheism is simply a lack of a belief? Is that true? Or is there some positive content to this alleged non-belief? Andy Bannister in episode 18 of SHORT/ANSWERS encourages our atheist friends to think a little more deeply about the need to test and defend what it is …
“You Christians reject Zeus, Thor, Wotan and the Flying Spaghetti Monster. We atheists just reject one god more.” Andy Bannister found this such an interesting argument he devoted a whole chapter to it in his book, “The Atheist who didn’t exist.” In this 4 minute long Short/Answers episode, Andy draws on his larger argument from …
It’s one thing to *say* you believe something; another to live *consistently* with what you claim. As SHORT/ANSWERS passes a viewing milestone, Andy Bannister responds to some questions our atheist friends have raised about some of our videos. If you’re an atheist who believes in goodness, meaning, or human rights, Andy explains why your atheism …
Andy Bannnister recently debated Andrew Copson, CEO of the British Humanist Association, on this important topic, at the University of Hull. The full debate — including the discussion and Q&A — can be watched here:
If there is no God, is life meaningless, purposeless, and without any point? In this latest SHORT/ANSWERS video — and with help from Richard Dawkins of all people — Andy Bannister explores why life can’t have meaning without God. Share SHORT/ANSWERS on social media Please share this video widely with friends or family and for …