Join John as he speaks with Oxford Professor John Lennox about the intriguing connections between science, religion, and modern cultural shifts. Lennox reflects on how figures like Jordan Peterson have opened the door for renewed dialogue between Christianity and science. He argues that historical scientific pioneers were driven by their faith in a divine lawgiver, a perspective that has regained traction in modern intellectual discussions.

The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence and society's growing struggle with truth in the age of deepfakes. Lennox emphasises the unique hope Christianity offers through the resurrection of Jesus, contrasting it with secular movements like transhumanism, which promises immortality but fails to address deeper human questions.

Professor John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford. He has debated and defended Christianity around the world against its critics including Richard Dawkins, Peter Singer, and the late Christopher Hitchens.

00:00 Intro
00:02:24 – Jordan Peterson and Science
00:04:01 – Christianity and Scientific Pioneers
00:05:54 – Revisiting Atheistic Worldviews
00:07:35 – Hirsi Ali’s Faith Journey
00:08:57 – Science vs. Atheism
00:10:16 – The Problem with Materialism
00:12:24 – The Quest for Truth
00:16:34 – Science’s Ethical Limitations
00:18:07 – Meaning Beyond Science
00:25:23 – Tom Holland’s Discovery of Faith
00:29:19 – Materialism and Forgiveness
00:33:03 – The Burden of Being God
00:41:01 – God’s Role in Suffering
00:50:20 – Miracles and Natural Laws

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