Richard Swinburne - Arguments About God?

The search for meaning and purpose is humanity's never-ending quest. Some say that 'how' questions belong to the realm of science, but 'why' questions do not. Yet extraordinary scientific discoveries offer radical powers of explanation. Can 'why' questions be brought into science? What about the biggest 'why' of them all?



The Rev. John Charlton Polkinghorne was an English theoretical physicist, theologian, and writer. He was professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Cambridge, and he resigned his chair to become an ordained Anglican priest.


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[Love-cstj]

Who else loves it when Closer To Truth uploads?

[ReynaSingh]

Whenever this topic discussed, humility is essential. God is such a polarizing topic that it seems few approach it with an open mind

[drdkphd]

Mr Kuhn does a great job of asking questions with a manner of respect which allows the person to fully explain themselves. These are some of the deepest and most polarizing topics out there and he truly allows the viewer to form their own opinions…uncommon these days, but much appreciated!

[evanjameson]

Yet another GREAT conversation from RLK--this series is the very best on all of youtube--it's fair, rational, open minded with all types of guests and opens minds to many discoveries.

Thanks again Robert for your relentless pursuit of knowledge and other dimensions.

[bluelotus]

After so much research, Mr. Kuhn might deserve to have the truth come closer to him. This is the matchless gift I wish for his Christmas 2021.

[teraygrayabe]

For a intelligent person this fella talking has me lost each time he gives a talk makes hardly any sense

[jeffjones]

The main religions of the world, if not all religions of the world, should have crafted them MUCH more carefully. Why? Because it is rather easy to tear them apart.

[wayneasiam]

Gotta love Robert Kuhn interviews. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to all. I believe in God as I embrace science and advances in physics. So much of science is rooted in Mathematics. It's a hard taskmaster.

[ChuckBrowntheClown]

The way of prayer is supplication and Thanksgiving to be in constant of it.

[Bill..N]

This fine gentleman is free to believe whatever He chooses BUT, without personal disrespect, I would assert his inferences that there are LEGITIMATE scientific arguments that support a personal God are naively and completely incorrect...There IS however abundant observational evidence to suggest the opposite..One opinion.

[Ploskkky]

Robert should interview me about my magical fantasies. Mine are very cool and entertaining too, and just as absurd as christian theological fantasy.

[antongromek]

I begin to feel a little sad for brave Mr. Kuhn, searching so desperately for "his" truth 😢

[ChuckBrowntheClown]

What about the people that talk about God before the Middle ages? Which includes the Bible the Old testament and the New testament.

[RolandHuettmann]

Sorry, I am not satisfied with the result of the interview. And Mr. Swineburne creates an aura of intellectual arrogance -- but maybe it is just my impression. He is moving in his chair feeling uncomfortable with the question? God is because we are? Is this the essential argument for God?

[onestepaway]

Argument is simple. Everything coming from nothing is a mathematical scientific impossibility, so math and science point to something as the source for everything. That is a start

[RYANTHEORY_]

Let's imagine the following: If you were god and you could do anything you want for infinity, how "long" would it take you before you'd get bored? To me the only way is to make infinite simulations to have infinite experiences. All Meanings are relative and therefore can only be expressed through comparison. For instance Opposites, Value is expressed only through scarcity, happiness doesn't have meaning in the absence of suffering etc. All of these are informations which are interpreted by consciousness as experience. Consciousness/God Can only exist in information systems, like two side of the same coin. Ps: Please share more ideas if u have any.

[joeyk]

i find it amusing when arguing with believers because they feel they have the ultimate answers when in reality none of us have any clue whatsoever. they also hate the idea of “nothingness”

[redriver]

Another fantastic episode. Thank You.

[skiphoffenflaven]

Some just need it, like nicotine addicts want cigarettes or vape pens, or alcoholics need liquor, or narcissists need their image to be perfect, or sex addicts need to get off. The religious are no different. They simply need a god to be there. Straight and to the point.

[mylucksmiles]

These arguments are egos dressed up in points of a mr egos personal view . The Tower if Babel's legacy lives on because in your confusion, identifying ideas not experience through inner peace. God is only within a inner peace, but lost again within the Seek and you will find knock and the door will be open to you is as much a warning about what you should be seeking. You all seem to be seeking to prove yourself right . You seek knowledge never wisdom . I have no schooling or degree, just experiences of peace love and freedom to be. You seem to what to ask each other. Try asking God himself.... , The Tower of Babel never goes away with words , hope this helps because all I hear is confession., dressed up in words. God is not Lost people are God finds you, In His timing. Seek peace its God's calling card.