Do we need religion? Is it just another method of control? And do we 'wrestle' with God? We review Peterson & Kisin's discussion on all things religious, and find them wanting...
Stephen Fry reveals something surprising in a recent interview.
An atheist and a theist walk into a workplace. Is there a difference? We discuss.
The greatest Olympian ever became suicidal after victories. Why? And what did Matt Damon realise when he won an Oscar? Andrew Tate became Muslim - why? What might he learn under arrest? And should people follow motivational icons like him?
Easy steps to find God individually + will it be Christians/Sunni Muslims or Ahmadi Muslims that bring people back to God?
We ask #ChatGPT what the meaning of life is... three humans think they can do better! #artificialintelligence Taken from RR Show Live
Dr. Abdul Haq Compier explains how European protestants relied on the Ottomon Empire to be able to practice their faith.
How did we get here? And where do we go next? Transcript, references + expanded links: https://rationalreligion.co.uk/the-we...
Should politicians ever be able to force the hijab on women or rip it off them? Dr. Anne-Marie and Rizwana Haneef discuss through the lens of French politics.
Intelligent Design examines the deliberate arrangement of elements for a specific purpose. Using this framework, we examine the story of Jesus' crucifixion. We demonstrate how his real miracle wasn't death and resurrection, but survival against impossible odds. This is the Jesus story, like you've never heard it before.
A new video apparently prepares us for WW3. But what does it really reveal?
Professor William 'Bill' Provine has a radical view of atheism.. is he right, or are 'soft' atheists like Musk right? We explore...
Does Elon Musk believe in God? What does God mean to him? What do atheists mean by natural law? Find out by watching to the end...
We respond to @CosmicSkeptic and his argument from geography!
Hidden in plain sight, we reveal the reality of the Antichrist, Gog & Magog. Discover more with this article we wrote: https://rationalreligion.co.uk/who-is-the-dajjal-in-islam-are-we-in-the-end-times-signs-of-judgment-day-explained/
His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad has been warning of WW3 for over ten years. We review the timeline and the evolution of world politics in that period. Article by Damir Musa Rafi: https://rationalreligion.co.uk/the-caliph-of-peace-warned-of-world-war-but-did-the-world-listen/ Join the StopWW3 campaign now: https://www.stopww3.co.uk/...
Anne-Marie from our Spotlight series responds to questions and criticism!
Sam Harris is asked about the meaning of life by Lex Fridman. The results are unexpectedly hilarious. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/APa6Jjj3fY8
Professor Peterson says Islam is afraid of the West. But is the truth the other way around? We take a look. Watch the video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ASSaYNO3hdPryRFH1xlIQ
Prophecies galore. But is there any truth to them? We take a look. Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgBzRSz7XYs .
Joe Rogan claimed we are in Kali Yuga, the 'Age of Conflict.' Turns out, he ain't wrong.
In Dune, the Fremen are clearly a Muslim people in the future. We explore how Islam influences Dune, and what it gets right and wrong in its concept of the Mahdi/Messiah. Minor spoilers ahead!
Carl Sagan was asked about whether humans matter if God doesn't exist. Does he answer it honestly, or... does he avoid it? Listen to find out.
When Ricky met Stephen Colbert this time, sparks flew. We review the debate and show how Ricky gets both his science and religion wrong...
Fiat Currencies, Bitcoin, Gold and Islamic Finance discussed with Economics Expert & Financial Consultant, Tarek El-Diwany. Check out the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pke8PLE9v7c
Want to hear a funny David Berlinski story? Listen to this! Also we explain what Ahmadi Muslims really believe, what salvation means in Islam, and discuss whether humans are still evolving...
Professor Michael Flannery walks us through the rivalry between Darwin and Wallace. They both co-founded the modern theory of evolution. But soon, Wallace split with Darwin over the power of natural selection. For Wallace, evolution by natural selection was real; but its power was limited. It could not explain many aspects of the biological world, leading Wallace to believe that Divine Direction was needed to explain the course of life's evolution. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Tahir and Umar are joined by Dr. Damir Rafi, the author of a blistering new critique of the Mindfulness movement. We discuss his experience with it, the origins of Buddhist meditation, the scientific evidence for mindfulness, and a bit of Russell Brand for good measure too. You can watch the video of this discussion via clips of this on our YouTube channel ....
Tahir and Umar have a good time taking on Neil DeGrasse Tyson's criticisms of religion - that a good God would not allow suffering, and that religion is not evidence-based. You can also watch this discussion on the Rational Religion YouTube channel.
"End Systemic Racism!" But how? Is trying to fix cultural issues enough? How do we change the economic reality for people? And what is at the spiritual root of racism? Tahir & Umar Nasser, two Ahmadi Muslims, discuss the issues brought forward by Black Lives Matters and recent events in the USA. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/PvD-dsqWiVU
