The ontological argument begs the question of infinite regression, but even if it could be proved true, you would be no closer to showing that this being intervenes in human affairs, has an interest in us, or that his or her mind can be known at all. | Christopher Hitchens

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. #ReligionDebate #ChristopherHitchens #RichardDawkins #Religion #IQ2 #IntelligenceSquared | Intelligence Square

Why do we have religions? Christopher Hitchens explains its origins and how it is part of being human. -AMV | Atheists Against Pseudoscientific Nonsense