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.)

An atheist's call to arms - April 16, 2007

Richard Dawkins urges all atheists to openly state their position -- and to fight the incursion of the church into politics and science. A fiery, funny, powerful talk.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/richard_dawkins_on_militant_atheism.html

How could God have allowed the tsunami - April 16, 2007

In the days following the tragic South Asian tsunami of 2004, the Rev. Tom Honey pondered the question, How could a loving God have done this Here is his answer.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/tom_honey_on_god_and_the_tsunami.html

A secular, scientific rebuttal to Rick Warren - April 2, 2007

Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/dan_dennett_s_response_to_rick_warren.html