I just finished an interesting article on the Newsweek website. It’s a debate about Christianity between Rick Warren and an atheist. These type of articles always come out just before a Christian holiday, don’t they?
Rick, last thoughts?
WARREN: I believe in both faith and reason. The more we learn about God, the more we understand how magnificent this universe is. There is no contradiction to it. When I look at history, I would disagree with Sam: Christianity has done far more good than bad. Altruism comes out of knowing there is more than this life, that there is a sovereign God, that I am not God. We’re both betting. He’s betting his life that he’s right. I’m betting my life that Jesus was not a liar. When we die, if he’s right, I’ve lost nothing. If I’m right, he’s lost everything. I’m not willing to make that gamble.
Catch the highlights of the debate here: God Debate: Sam Harris vs. Rick Warren
