In this full session from our archive, Christopher Hitchens and professor Richard Dawkins came to Intelligence Squared in 2007 alongside a panel of other guests to debate if we would be better off without religion. For the motion sits Christopher Hitchens, professor Richard Dawkins and A. C. Grayling. Whilst opposing the motion sits Nigel Spivey, rabbi Julie Neuberger and Roger Scruton. Intelligence Squared has established itself as the leading forum for live, agenda-setting debates, talks and discussions around the world. Our aim is to promote a global conversation that enables people to make informed decisions about the issues that matter, in the company of the world's greatest minds and orators. 3:10 - Christopher Hitchens 16:51 - Nigel Spivey 26:46 - Richard Dawkins One of the comments: If it weren't religion, humans would find other reasons to control and punish others. It is convenient for us to blame the wishes of deity when we treat others badly. [Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIR7_X-ahy4)

The "Mantra" of "Settled Sciene" is often a mask for a political agenda. To prevent scientists from asking questions that are inconsistent with the political agenda Ted Cruz vs Dr Brabhakar, the Bidens administrations nominee for the Office of Science and Technology when the person being questioned begins their response with “thank you for that question…” they’re about to completely dodge it. [Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrK0UQuqY60)