Frost over the World - The role of religion - 23 Jan 09

A panel of guests, including an Anglican vicar and a Muslim imam, join Sir David Frost to discuss the role of religion today and whether it has been responsible for many of the world's problems. Also, Charlie Wolf, a political commentator, discusses whether Barack Obama can fulfill his campaign promises.

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[elitemathlete]

Religion has no constructive role in society or family life. It is a malodorous cancer upon us all.

[elitemathlete]

Protestants and Catholics - Northern Ireland Hindus and Sikhs - India Muslims and Jews - Israel Muslims and Christians - East Timor Muslims and Muslims - Sudan Muslims and Muslims - Iraq Muslims and Muslims - Turkey Muslims and Muslims - Indonesia Muslims and Muslims - Pakistan Muslims and Muslims - Bangladesh Muslims and Muslims - Afghanistan and so on...

[DOYDARK]

satanism is the true one

[marcohorowitz8]

what's wrong with the presenter??  have his false teeth come off?

[mohan0128]

@elitemathlete Religion may not, but spirituality does. The cause for unrest among religions is due to the anthropomorphism of G*d into a temperamental being who judges people for adherence to human defined value systems. This is the foible for the Occidental religions.

Perhaps, one consider Hindu thinking, which considers the Universe as being a direct manifestation of the Divine. The world becomes sacred, and love/friendship is the binding force.

[1Waddup]

pls know the difference Frost, its only islum that its feels with hate!!!

[leshark]

frost is a legend... i love how his socks are always on show... WOOT GO FROST!

[khayum]

'back to you james' lol classic

[APRS]

Hey no offense was taken, that's very true. I'm genuinely curious to know how people respond to that question, it is a tough one and many ideologies believed they had it correct such as Marxism, National Socialism etc. I suppose it's really the pursuit of truth and moral conscience. I think that humanity has and will always pursue this virtue which in itself is perceived as an aspect of faith.

[APRS]

I hear what you're saying, I suppose religion and faith can often be two very different things. I'm not sure I'd agree that religion inhibits science as a great deal of science was patronised by the church like the natural history museum in UK. Furthermore Islam helped the advancement of medicine, science and astronomy a great deal. I do agree that religious leaders have and do often preach messages of hate, w'boro very much so, I think that that is a great tragedy to those seeking religion.

[APRS]

That's very true, it's a shame and is often the case that the message of peace and tolerance is drowned out by the more aggressive message.

[APRS]

I'm intrigued to hear your suggestion of what would be filled if 'religion did not exist' perhaps you could come up with some suggestions?