Does religion have a place in the public square? With it, can we have peace? Without it, can we have dignity? Join Christopher Hitchens, worldfamous British journalist and antitheist, and John Haldane, leading Scottish philosopher, commentator, and broadcaster, in a discussion on rights, dignity, faith, and public life. | Oxford University, 2010 | Explore more at https://www.veritas.org.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:21 Opening Remarks Christopher Hitchens
00:20:35 Opening Remarks John Haldane
00:33:01 Where does Hitchens believe human dignity comes from?
00:38:25 Does Haldane believe the world would be more moral with more religion?
00:41:27 How can we find common ground in public life without religion?
00:44:08 If we base policy off Christian theology, isn't that exclusive?
00:47:52 Does morality appeal to a higher power?
00:51:44 Hitchens views on secular/religious figures throughout history
00:55:28 Does a public philosophy based on religion cause fanaticism?
01:02:36 Audience Q&A
01:03:07 What is the effect of religion on children?
01:07:42 Why doesn't Haldane's view lead to theocracy?
01:10:29 What is your view of religious pluralism?
01:16:20 Where does Hitchen's view of morality come from?
01:20:32 Is Hitchen's disappointment with religion derived from a higher moral calling?
01:24:57 If God is omnipotent, how free is free will?
01:27:18 What divine standard do you use for public morality?
01:31:52 Does religion allow for rational debate?
01:35:35 Closing Remarks Christopher Hitchens
01:37:39 Closing Remarks John Haldane