TED Theme: Is There a God?While TED has no official stance on religion, speakers do occasionally venture (bravely) into this contentious territory. At TED's 2006 conference, best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren argued that an exceptional life must be driven by spiritual purpose. But he was immediately challenged by atheist philosopher Dan Dennett, who argued that Warren's claims couldn't be true. (If you're feeling courageous, you can join this ongoing debate on our forum, at right.)Living a life of purpose- July 18, 2006 Pastor Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, reflects on his own crisis of purpose in the wake of his book's wild success. He explains his belief that God's intention is for each of us to use our talents and influence to do good.http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/rick_warren_on_a_life_of_purpose.html |