Does God Exist? A Conversation with Tom Holland, Stephen Meyer, and Douglas Murray

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Published 2023-01-10
Recorded on October 17, 2022, in Fiesole, Italy.

Does God exist? Something—a being, a power—that’s supernatural? That is, an entity that we’re unable to perceive with our five senses but that’s still real? Ever since the Enlightenment, the knowing, urbane, sophisticated answer has been, “Of course not.” Now a historian, a scientist, and a journalist talk it over and reveal new threads in the debate around science and theism.

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All Comments (21)
  • Four gentlemen with differing convictions having a civilised and highly enjoyable conversation. Love it! 👍
  • @STTPMASFTNE
    I’ve listened to hundreds of hours of podcasts and interviews. This is honestly one of the best conversations I’ve ever heard. I could have listened to this for five hours straight.
  • Proof smart people can debate subjects whilst disagreeing. Why do so many on both sides of the political spectrum lack this ability? This is how public policy should be developed.
  • He’s not really given Stephen a whole lot of opportunity, but it gets better
  • Perhaps the greatest failure of religious scholars and leaders is allowing and often encouraging the misbelief that we have to choose between religion and science, between faith and reason. Faith can and should be essentially reconcilable with science, as religious scientists will attest. Ignorance and arrogance conspire to polarize human beings. Only intellectual integrity and humility will lead us back together.
  • @davidb.8769
    I wish this had been longer! It could have been so much longer and still wonderful. I wish Mr. Meyer had gotten more time!
  • Would love to hear Stephen’s thoughts the next time he’s on.
  • I love Stepen Meyer. His knowledge and logic is beautiful all the way through. This discussion with alternative thoughts is powerful. Thank you!!!
  • It appeared that Stephen wasn’t given equal air time. He wasn’t asked a question but had to interject thoughts on what the others were asked.
  • @gadamoff
    Extraordinary exchange between all four men. What an example to all of us in how to listen and thoughtfully reply.
  • @rikkousa
    I am 20 minutes in. While I am not sure where the conversation will end up, I can’t stop but wondering are churches empty because they “left God” or have they realized that the leaders of the churches “religion” became confused and thought they were God at minimally , the flock put their faith in man instead of God. All of my friends that have stopped practicing , Jews and christian, Catholics etc were not pursuing their creator . When organized churches failed them (think priests, think the old covenant” imho those never understood that God was not in the church, or in the ark or in the clouds and they certainly did not need to go through an interpreter I am one of those that became disillusioned with organized religion and fortunately, I have found peace, understanding, and salvation, by pursuing a personal relationship with the son of God
  • Watching from the Philippines. I love it! As for me, I was blind but now I see. Thank you Jesus.
  • @eddwardherron3452
    I grew up at the tail-end of the William F. Buckley Jr. era of interviewing, and was saddened for many years that 'intelligent conversational interviewing' had passed away with him. In the past few years, though, I've seen and enjoyed his heir - and it is Peter Robinson! Thank you, Mr. Robinson!
  • @FabledKnell
    Wonderful. An extended three hour version of this that lets the guests explore their tangents would be amazing.
  • @AnastaAnam28
    Wow. Guys! Seriously! Wow! Thank you! This has given me much to mull over. What a perfect set of authors to have on together. Views that differed enough to give a wide angle view on the subjects but in a way that was complimentary to the others so that having 4 people talking didn't give one a headache or make it impossible to keep up. As much as I love spirited debate, this style of discussion leaves one with a sense of broadening knowledge and empathy that flows together and allows deeper thought without chaos. Which I'm sure we can all agree is a welcome change compared to the way it seems everything else has been lately. Bravo gentlemen! Thank you again!
  • @Austria88586
    There is no better interviewer than Peter Robinson hands down
  • @WhosMolly
    This conversation needs to continue.
  • @RonCombo
    An absolute pleasure to listen to this discussion. Searing intellect but delivered with such a light touch. Thank you.
  • Why so short! This could have been 3 hours, surely. Peter, we're in no rush!