Hugh Ross vs Peter Atkins • Debating the origins of the laws of nature

Justin Brierley is joined by Astrophysicist and President of Reasons To Believe, Dr Hugh Ross and professor of physical chemistry Dr Peter Atkins to discuss whether the origins of the laws of nature lie in God or in ‘nothing’

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[shizhail]

I hate to say this because I'm proud to be an atheist but this video enlightened me of who God is. Maybe I'll give it a try to seek him.

[MikeLocke]

Hugh’s calmness and patience while debating is amazing. This man is gifted.

[MikeWinger]

Atkins’ argument against Ross seems to often be the equivalent of responding to arguments and evidence with “oh that’s pish posh”. How convincing this strategy is may simply depend on how strongly you trust his denials rather than weighing evidence and arguments. I’m not saying he has no other arguments but this seems to show up rather consistently in response to Hugh’s specific arguments.

[robinflynn]

I think what strikes me is the difference in how these two men debate. Peter tends to be very confrontational and argumentative by using words like "lazy", "naive", "ridiculous" even arguing "No you don't" (even when Hugh admits that he does believe a certain fact). Almost like he can't make his point without it being personal and hurting / cutting the other person down. Hugh, in contrast, by not using that approach he comes across as more gentle, patient and and respectful.

[tedbates]

I am a volunteer apologist with Dr. Ross's ministry Reasons To Believe. I am amazed at his ability to give an answer for the hope He has but with gentleness and respect.

[recurve]

What's amazing about Ross is it's less like he's trying to prove the other person wrong and more like he's presenting his evidence to evangelize directly to the other intellectual. God bless you Dr. Ross, smart people need Jesus too and you are a positive force in that battle.

[candiceadams]

Hugh wins this debate, hands down! Thank you Lord for giving Hugh such an excellent mind, communication skills, and a love for You and the truth of Your word, as well as his fellow man, with whom he shares all this knowledge.

[draco-dez]

EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW 🙇🏾‍♂️ AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS THAT HE ☝🏾 IS LORD ..

AS IT IS WRITTEN IT SHALL BE DONE 🕊️🙏🏾

I ENJOYED WATCHING THIS SPIRITUAL BATTLE .

[ianbettin]

I very much admire Hugh Ross's patience, he is constantly interuppted by Atkins's, yet he remains entirely undercontrol and even has a smile on his face. That is a man in love with Christ!

[FarazKhan-toow]

Dr. Hugh has definitely dominated this debate

[firangele]

God shines through Dr. Ross’s attitude. 🙏🥰🙏🙏

[Nilonam-zedd]

Peter Atkins' thesis is a perfect example of "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" (Romans 1:22

[cantthinkofaname]

10 years ago this wonderful man was the one that put the nail in atheism’s coffin for me. Thank You 🙏🏼 Hugh Ross. God bless you.

[FabledNarrative]

This moderator is phenomenal. Challenging each side and being non-controversial. To essentially be invisible in the debate.
Amazing!

[chloeexxiong]

i love how patient hugh was and how he was smiling the whole time when peter was saying something that he completely disagreed with. i love how he was extremely patient and was respectful.

[acr]

I particularly liked the way Hugh remained polite and extremely engaging while being called naive.

[samuelaguilar]

Dr. Hugh Ross is very intelligent. He is also calm and patient.

[andrewwatson]

John Lennox, in one of his talks at the Discovery Institute tells of a UK newspaper's interview with Stephen Hawkins, where Hawkins made the statement that belief in God was a fairy-story for those who are afraid of the dark. When the same newspaper approached him (Lennox) asking for comment, Lennox replied that atheism is a fairy-story for those who are afraid of the light.

[kerrykreiter]

After watching this, I’ve decided that there is nothing in this universe more heartbreaking than watching a beautifully created human being reject the love of the one who created them.