Religion and Morality

From the teaching of “Intelligent Design” in the classroom to federal prohibition of the funding of stem cell research to the Terri Schiavo case, religion is playing an increasing role in America’s public life. The advocates of religion claim that only religion can restore values to America — by combating moral skepticism and relativism with an absolute view of right and wrong, applicable to everyone. If God is dead, it is often thought today, then everything would be permitted. But , Onkar Ghate asks, does morality rest on religion? Can it rest on religion? Are moral absolutes possible with religion? Without religion? What approach to morality can actually bring values to American culture? These are the questions this talk addresses. Recorded October 18, 2006 --- Subscribe to ARI's channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Headquartered in Irvine, California, ARI offers educational experiences, based on Ayn Rand's books and ideas, to a variety of audiences, including students, educators, policymakers and lifelong learners. ARI also engages in research and advocacy efforts, applying Rand's ideas to current issues and seeking to promote her philosophical principles of reason, rational self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism. ARI is composed of a dedicated board of directors and an energetic staff of more than 45 people. We invite you to explore how Ayn Rand viewed the world — and to consider the distinctive insights offered by ARI's experts today. Explore ARI: http://www.AynRand.org Follow ARI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AynRandInst Like ARI on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AynRandInstitute