Does religion poison everything? | Glen Scrivener
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The writer Christopher Hitchens famously claimed that ‘religion poisons everything’. For many, religion appears to be the cause of much of the world’s intolerance, division and even violence. And yet, for others, religion is a source of personal meaning and existential peace. Why is
In this archive episode from our Salt Live event in January 2019, popular Christian speaker and author, Glen Scrivener, dives into the world of anti-theism and seeks to explore why religion can be so polarising. Originally from Australia, Glen regularly speaks at universities, churches and other public forums across the UK.
Glen will be back at Salt Live on 15th October 2024 and will be speaking on why faith makes sense in our modern age, at our upcoming talk, "The Case Against Secularism." If you'd like to join us in person for this Central London event in Waterloo, please visit our Eventbrite page to sign up for free.
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