Tag - Religion

Is Islam A Religion Of Peace?

Can it become a religion of peace? Yes, if a number of conditions are met. John Donvan: But what is it, for all of the people who practice it peacefully? Ayaan Hirsi Ali: But let me complete the condition — John Donvan: But what is that faith that they’re practicing, then? [applause] Zeba Khan: — and not only practice it peacefully, but we — John Donvan: That’s the...

Would The World Be Better Off Without Religion?

And if the world is much better off without the true and the honest form of religion, why not put the hypocrites in with them, too? Thank you. [laughter] [applause] John Donvan: Thank you. Thank you, Anthony Grayling. Our motion is “The world would be better off without religion,” and here to speak against the motion, David Wolpe. He’s the rabbi of Sinai Temple in...