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The Case for God?

The Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, puts his faith on the line by debating with some of its sharpest critics, including Howard Jacobson and Alain de Botton.

With religion coming under increasing attack from atheists and sceptics, The Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, goes into the lion's den, putting his faith publicly on the line by debating with some of the sharpest critics of his faith. Howard Jacobson believes ritual demeans religion, Alain de Botton doubts that any one faith has the truth, Professor Colin Blakemore thinks science makes religion redundant, and Professor Lisa Jardine questions why God allows evil and suffering in this world.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Sep 201002:20
BBC One

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Credits

ProducerLiz Bloor
DirectorLiz Bloor
Executive ProducerJean-Claude Bragard
PresenterJonathan Sacks

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 Sep 201023:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Mon 6 Sep 201023:35
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sat 11 Sep 201002:20
    BBC One