Jordan Peterson Confronts Stephen Fry on “God is an Utter Maniac”

Some background info: On irish TV Stephen Fry was asked what he would respond if in the afterlife he wakes up at the gates of heaven. In his response he said that if God existed, he would be "utterly evil, capricious and monstrous". In this video, Jordan Peterson responds to this utterance.

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Stephen Fry is a noted British actor, writer, comedian, political figure, journalist, poet, intellectual and much more. You may have seen him in the films Chariots of Fire, A Fish Called Wanda, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and The Hobbit film series. He’s also served as the president of a mental health charity. Stephen’s list of accomplishments is far too long to list here.
Jordan Peterson is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto.
They discuss god, religion, morality and Stephen Fry’s statement that god is an utter maniac.

#Peterson #Fry

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[chrislambert]

As a dyslexic atheist insomniac, I’m often up all night wondering if there is a dog

[jasoncaldwell]

A real example of two men with very different political and social viewpoints having a thoughtful and respectful conversation on a topic that has brought people to violence for thousands of years.
If American politics worked this way, our nation would be immeasurably better off.

[debrasawarin]

I cannot overstate my respect and admiration for Stephen.

[stevenb]

that was a privilege to listen to that discussion

[gammon]

Stephen Fry saved my life and he'll never know as we've never met.
Found myself watching his programme about bipolar and the next day I changed my doctor and booked a session with a psychiatrist and finally got the help and diagnosis I'd been looking for my entire life.
Thanks Stephen 😎

[christianpoynter]

Two men who disagree on much, having a discussion without talking over each other (much), and taking the time to actually listen to each other. Listening well is perhaps the greatest gift we can give other people, and it's always encouraging to see it happening.

[debbiem.]

Stephen looks amused, I can't help wonder what he's really thinking underneath his eloquent, polite and lovely self.

[gudrungarzon]

A serious discussion between 2 intelligent respectful people ! No insults, no cursing!
This is very refreshing!

[ryanchristianson]

I love how intelligent and non-confrontational Stephen fry is. HIs opinions are his, and he tries to tread carefully when dealing with important topics

[TheXboxlord]

I think my favourite thing about this discussion is the fact that both men make reference to numerous bodies of work and the other will immediately get the point the other was making because they have also read it and understand the main underlying principles of said work. I feel that it cannot be overstated how cool that is when a healthy discussion plays out like this.

[patrickstoute]

Great conversation. Listening to eachother and using reflection. Its not about, who is right, but sharing thoughts & respecting eachother pov. Thank you for posting this. ❤

[MrWillywillmore]

I feel Fry is being very, very patient.

[dante]

I find listening to both Stephen Fry and Jordan Peterson to be a very pleasing experience. They're examples of our ability to discuss and disagree using words. Polite words. Polite words and eloquence. We need more of this ability in society.

[muzaffarahmad]

I come from a place where winning a discussion is done by raising your voice or making fun of your opponent.
I find peace in my mind to know that there exist these intellectuals who can discuss ideas and concepts in a civilised manner

[boryagin]

What a pleasure watching two men of opposing views having a decent and respectful conversation. So it's mostly about being humane and decent rather than intellectual.

[saundersbetty]

Thank you both for a wonderful example of passionate respectful discussion. So very interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed your interaction.

[Jordan-hzwr]

I deeply, and I mean DEEPLY respect two men who can have conflicting ideals and hash them out without savage capriciousness.

[barqs]

The way they respect and communicate with each other while having a healthy conversation about a very controversial topic is to be admired.

[Djsonley]

Stephen Fry is amazing. Absolute legend of a human.

[bobwx]

Enjoyed the conversation, but why is it I understand Steven Fry so easily and find Jordan Peterson so convoluted?