Beyond Belief: Darwinism and religion • BBC Radio 4 • 5th Jan 2009

A Jew, a Christian and a Muslim share their perspectives on their Scriptures creation narratives before examining the reasons why some of their fellow believers are threatened by evolutionary theory.

Irreligion & Scandinavian Society - An interview with Phil Zuckerman • Phil Zuckerman • 31th Dec 2008

Freethought radio interview with Phil Zuckerman on his new book that looks into the secular scandinavian countries.

What do atheists do at Christmas? • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio 4 • 23rd Dec 2008

So does Britain's most famous atheist, Richard Dawkins, eat turkey and open presents - or is 25 December a day like any other?

God No! • NPR, On the Media, Sam Harris • 30th Nov 2008

No longer content to silently disavow religion, the so-called New Atheists are on the offensive. Borrowing tactics from the faithful, nonbelievers have taken to proselytizing in books and in the media. And yes, they’re even in foxholes.

The Sea Turtle's Tale: Back to the sea, and back again to the land • Richard Dawkins • 18th Nov 2008

Richard Dawkins considers another of the extraordinary creatures that helped inspire Darwin's theory of evolution.

Interview with Sam Harris • Sam Harris, Are We Alone? • 17th Nov 2008

Dr.Seth Shostak co host of Are We Alone? interviews Sam Harris on the biology of belief.

Leukaemia case raises hopes of possible AIDS cure • ABC News • 15th Nov 2008

Medical professionals in Germany may have stumbled across a possible cure for AIDS after treating a man for cancer.

Premier debates with Dawkins • Premier.org • 27th Oct 2008

Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins speaks to Premier’s Justin Brierley.

Bill Heine interviews Richard Dawkins • BBC Radio Oxford, Richard Dawkins • 20th Oct 2008

Richard Dawkins is interviewed by Bill Heine on BBC Radio Oxford about the success of The God Delusion, the recent Sony video game fiasco, his retirement from Oxford and more.

Interview with John Lennox • Tim Bearder, BBC Radio Oxford • 15th Oct 2008

Some of you may remember John Lennox from his debate with Richard Dawkins last year, or the conversation between Lennox and Dawkins this July. This interview was conducted by Tim Bearder on BBC Radio Oxford.

Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Clive James • Richard Dawkins, Clive James, Edinburgh Book Festival • 16th Sept 2008

Richard Dawkins and Clive James discuss science, education, the big questions and more at the Edinburgh Book Festival.

The Darwin Lectures • Radio New Zealand National • 25th Aug 2008

150 years ago, Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution were first announced in public - to a meeting of the Linnean Society in London. Oddly, almost no one noticed!

Richard Dawkins on Talkback Radio • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio Belfast • 24th Aug 2008

Richard Dawkins was interviewed about 'The Genius of Charles Darwin' TV program on 'Talkback' August 5th, 2008. Part 1 is the interview, and part 2 consists of call-ins to the show, some being relevant and some discussing other topics.

Camp Offers Training Ground For Little Skeptics • NPR • 8th Aug 2008

All Things Considered, August 7, 2008 · Camp Inquiry in upstate New York seems at first like an ordinary summer camp: the campfire blazes as camp-goers in shorts and sandals toast marshmallows in anticipation of s'mores. A few yards away, some teenagers take turns squinting into a telescope to see Saturn.

Interview with Paula Kirby on 'The Right Hook' • Newstalk 106-108 fm, Dublin • 5th Aug 2008

On Monday 4th August Paula Kirby was on 'The Right Hook' radio program with Father Peter McVerry to discuss the decline of religion in Ireland.

Richard Dawkins interviewed about 'The Genius of Charles Darwin' • BBC Radio 4 • 31th Jul 2008

Popular but controversial science writer Richard Dawkins discusses his new 3-part television series The Genius of Charles Darwin, in which he retraces Darwin's journey and his confrontations with fundamentalists and theologians.

The Genius of Charles Darwin starts next Monday 4 August on Channel 4 at 8 pm

Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox • Richard Dawkins, John Lennox, Fixed Point • 7th Jul 2008

Richard Dawkins and John Lennox recently sat down for a discussion in Oxford. The two had previously debated in Birmingham, Alabama, which was sponsored by Fixed Point Radio (a Christian radio station). This was a private discussion, with only a tape recorder present.

The Science of Religion and the Religion of Science • Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, Harvard University • 27th Jun 2008

The Science of Religion and the Religion of Science
The twenty-second Harvard University series of Tanner Lectures on Human Values

'In Our Time': Trofim Lysenko • BBC Radio 4 • 7th Jun 2008

In 1928, as America heads towards the Wall Street Crash, Joseph Stalin reveals his master plan - nature is to be conquered by science, Russia to be made brutally, glitteringly modern and the world transformed by communist endeavour.

Into the heart of this vision stepped Trofim Lysenko, a self-taught geneticist who promised to turn Russian wasteland into a grain-laden Garden of Eden.

Jamy Ian Swiss - Skepticism and the Art and Philosophy of Magic • Point of Inquiry • 27th May 2008

Jamy Ian Swiss is universally considered one of the world's top sleight of hand performers, famous to magicians for his subtlety, skill and depth of understanding of magic's history. He has appeared on a number of television programs in the United States, Europe, and Japan, including on The Today Show, CBS's 48 Hours, Comedy Central, CNN, PBS Nova and the PBS documentary, The Art of Magic. He's performed internationally for corporate clients, lectured to magicians in over a dozen countries, and is a co-producer of New York City's longest-running Off-Broadway magic show, Monday Night Magic. He is also a co-founder of the National Capital Area Skeptics and the New York City Skeptics, and a long-time contributor to the skeptical movement and its magazines.

Richard Dawkins lecture at ASU's Tempe Campus • Beyond • 22nd May 2008

Richard Dawkins BEYOND lecture on 'The God Delusion' held at the Gammage Auditorium on ASU's Tempe Campus:

'Framing Science' and The Dawkins Effect • Austin Dacey • 14th May 2008

In a major article in the newly released anthology, Secularism & Science in the 21st Century (published by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture, at Trinity College), I look critically at their writings. I find little evidence for their claim, and put forward my own hypothesis, which I dub The Dawkins Effect.

Richard Dawkins discusses Einstein's new letters • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio Scotland • 13th May 2008

Richard Dawkins answers a few brief questions about Einstein on BBC Radio Scotland.

Evolution: What is 'Natural'? • Richard Dawkins • 11th May 2008

Richard Dawkins pointed out that nature is Darwinian and dominated by the short-term greediness that is required within competitive ecosystems to pass on one's genes. Humans are no different and are dominated by those instincts, but with our complex brain-power we have the ability to rise above these destructive tendencies and be a good steward to the planet and ourselves.

Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor • BBC Radio 4 • 9th May 2008

BBC Radio 4, 'Today', Friday 9th May 2008,
Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Bill Good Interviews Richard Dawkins • CKNW Vancouver, Richard Dawkins • 30th Apr 2008

The Bill Good Show CKNW News Talk Radio AM980

A Conversation with Expelled's Associate Producer Mark Mathis • Scientific American • 20th Apr 2008

On March 28, 2008, some of the editors of Scientific American watched a screening of Expelled at our offices and had a discussion with the associate producer* of the film, Mark Mathis. This is the entire recording of the discussion, uncut. The first voice you hear is John Rennie, the editor in chief of Scientific American.

Interviews with Richard Dawkins and Michael Shermer • Skepticality, Richard Dawkins, Michael Shermer • 19th Apr 2008

Skepticality interviews Richard Dawkins and Michael Shermer.

The Child Preachers • John McCarthy, BBC Radio 4 • 18th Apr 2008

This half-hour programme was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 this morning. It features several 'child preachers' including Samuel (now 8 years old) who was in that Channel 4 documentary "Baby Bible Bashers" ( http://richarddawkins.net/article,2279,Cutting-Edge-Baby-Bible-Bashers,Atheist-Media ). The radio programme is available via the BBC's 'listen again' service here:

The books that inspire me • Richard Dawkins, Times Online • 8th Apr 2008

Richard Dawkins was joined by his wife Lalla Ward at The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival to talk about the books that inspire him and shape his thinking.

Get out of here, atheists! • PZ Myers, Pharyngula • 7th Apr 2008

The governor of Illinois has been playing some games with state money, shuffling a million dollars to benefit a Baptist church, and an atheist dared to testify to the legislature against this. The response from one legislator was unsurprising: she shrieked at the atheist to get out.

Sean Carroll on the Today Program • BBC Radio 4 • 2nd Apr 2008

Professor Sean Carroll was on the BBC Radio 4 "Today Programme" this morning, talking about the subject of his new book The Making of the Fittest, and he mentions that the argument against creationism/intelligent design is now stronger than ever.

Austin Dacey - The Secular Conscience • CFI • 25th Mar 2008

Austin Dacey serves as a representative to the United Nations for CFI, and is also on the editorial staff of Skeptical Inquirer and Free Inquiry magazines. His writings have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times. His new book is The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life.

Sue Blackmore debates Alister McGrath • Bristol University • 24th Mar 2008

Sue Blackmore debates Alister McGrath (author of 'The Dawkins Delusion') at Bristol University on the motion that "belief in God is a dangerous delusion". This event took place on November 13, 2007.

Richard Dawkins on The Alan Colmes Show • Fox Radio, Richard Dawkins, Alan Colmes • 14th Mar 2008

Richard Dawkins was the guest on Alan Colmes' Fox Radio show Thursday, March 13th. This audio file contains comercials, I'll try and upload a commercial-free version soon.

What's the Point of the Archbishop of Canterbury? • BBC Radio 4 • 4th Mar 2008

Quentin Letts' new BBC Radio 4 series "What's the Point Of..." kicked off today with a 30-minute investigation into the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with particular reference to Dr. Rowan Williams' recent suggestion that sharia law should be operating in Britain.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • WPR Wisconsin, Richard Dawkins • 27th Feb 2008

Richard Dawkins was on this morning's show with Joy Cardin on WPR.

Richard Dawkins on five of his favorite books • BBC, Richard Dawkins • 24th Feb 2008

Richard Dawkins joins Mariella Frostrup to reveal the part that fiction plays in his life, and chooses five of his favourite books.

Bart Ehrman, Questioning Religion on Why We Suffer • NPR • 19th Feb 2008

Fresh Air from WHYY, February 19, 2008 · It's one of the oldest faith questions: If there's an all-powerful and loving God, why do human beings suffer?

Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting • Richard Dawkins, Guardian • 14th Feb 2008

Stephen Moss introduces a debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting.

Are Darwin's Theories Fact or Faith Issues? • PZ Myers, Geoffrey Simmons, AM 980 KKMS • 1st Feb 2008

Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute and Dr. PZ Myers, Biologist and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota-Morris will debate Darwin's theory of evolution.

Minnesota Atheists Interview Richard Dawkins • MNAtheists.org • 20th Jan 2008

In our first show, we discussed House Resolution 888, Robert G. Ingersoll, the discovery of a transitional fossil, and an interview with Richard Dawkins.

Interview with Richard Dawkins: On Christmas • Jeremy Vine, BBC • 18th Dec 2007

Richard Dawkins shares his thoughts on Christmas.

In the Beginning was the Song • BBC Radio 3 • 10th Dec 2007

Ivan Hewett explores the origins and evolution of music.

Richard Dawkins on 'Have Your Say' • BBC • 9th Dec 2007

Professor Richard Dawkins, the outspoken atheist who says science explains the world better than religion, was the guest on the Have Your Say programme on Sunday 9 December.

Debate: Ayaan Hirsi Ali vs Ed Husain • Centre for Social Cohesion • 29th Nov 2007

On 20th November, the Centre for Social Cohesion hosted an evening debate in Westminster between Ayaan Hirsi Ali...

2006 Charles Simonyi Lecture: 'Can the Internet Save The Enlightenment?' • Sir Harry Kroto • 26th Nov 2007

Sir Harry Kroto gave this lecture with a PowerPoint presentation, but we only have the audio available. Some points refer to the visuals, but on the whole I think it is possible to follow the audio.

The New Atheists on Organized Freethought • HNN Podcast • 25th Oct 2007

In this month's audio podcast we celebrate our program's two-year anniversary by interviewing Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Christopher Hitchens. HNN's Duncan Crary interviewed these best-selling authors, a.k.a. "The New Atheists", at the Atheist Alliance International annual conference in September. At the conference, Harris, author of "The End of Faith," told the crowd that they should not identify with the atheist label. Dawkins, Dennett and Hitchens react. So does the Rational Response Squad and Pastor Deacon Fred of the Landover Baptist Church. Also, Sweet Reason gives advice on "coming out" as an atheist.

The God Delusion and Alister E McGrath • ABC Radio National • 24th Oct 2007

He is a former atheist who studied physics and biochemistry, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, and in recent times he's been a leading critic of Richard Dawkins and his runaway best-seller, The God Delusion. Alister McGrath has just been in Australia helping the Evangelicals brush up on their arguments against The God Delusion.

A question of belief • Tim Egan, BBC • 19th Oct 2007

The US may be one of the most religious countries in the West but is it undergoing a period of doubt, asks Tim Egan.

Shalom Auslander, Voicing a Comic 'Lament' • NPR • 8th Oct 2007

In his memoir Foreskin's Lament, author Shalom Auslander writes about his attempt to break free from the strict, socially isolated Orthodox Jewish environment of his childhood.

Debate between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox • Richard Dawkins, John Lennox • 4th Oct 2007

The debate features Professor Richard Dawkins, Fellow of the Royal Society and Charles Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and Dr. John Lennox (MA, MA, Ph.D., D.Phil., D.Sc.), Reader in Mathematics and Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science, Green College, University of Oxford.

Interview with Francis Collins • D.J. Grothe, Point of Inquiry Podcast • 8th Sept 2007

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Francis Collins details the potential benefits of recent advances in the field of genetics, explores the question of whether or not religious belief negatively impacts a scientist's research, and talks about his journey from atheism to devout believer.

Interview with Richard Dawkins and John Cornwell • BBC Radio 4 Today Programme • 6th Sept 2007

The Catholic writer John Cornwell has written a challenge to Richard Dawkins' the God Delusion.

Interview with BHA President Polly Toynbee • BBC Radio 4 • 5th Sept 2007

Excellent short interview with Polly Toynbee, newly elected President of the British Humanist Association.

The Out Campaign: Interview with Josh Timonen • Dogma Free America, Josh Timonen • 17th Aug 2007

The Out Campaign--we interview organizer Josh Timonen, who is working with Dr. Richard Dawkins on a new campaign aimed at getting atheists to acknowledge their lack of religious belief. We will talk with Josh about why he and Dr. Dawkins started the campaign, and where he thinks that it will go from here.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • The Steve Wright Show, Richard Dawkins • 13th Aug 2007

Richard Dawkins is interviewed by Steve Wright about his new television documentary "The Enemies of Reason."

Electrons to Enlightenment 4: Debating Darwin • WPR, Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins • 5th Aug 2007

The theory of evolution is the flashpoint in the war between science and religion. Polls show that nearly half of all Americans believe the Biblical story of creation. Only a quarter accept evolution. And that's infuriated a lot of people. The philosopher Daniel Dennett thinks we need to "break the spell" of religion. But creationist Paul Nelson says evolution simply can't explain certain mysteries.

Public Debate on Complexity and Evolution • Richard Dawkins, Steve Jones, Lewis Wolpert • 4th Aug 2007

On evening of 9th July 2007, the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation keynote event was held at London's Natural History Museum. Featuring Richard Dawkins, Steve Jones, Lewis Wolpert and chaired by Peter Bentley, a discussion on evolution and complexity took place in front of an audience of 600 people. On this page you can listen to the discussion and take a look at some of the photos of the event.

Interview with Richard Dawkins on 'The Selfish Gene' • BBC, Richard Dawkins • 2nd Aug 2007

Wold Book Club interview on The Selfish Gene.

Philip Kitcher - Living with Darwin • Point of Inquiry • 29th Jul 2007

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Philip Kitcher explores the implications of Darwinism for both literalist religion, and for liberal faith, and to what extent the implications of Darwin's theory for belief in God should be taught in the public schools. He also discusses the role and benefits of religion, and explores alternatives to it, such as secular humanism, and offers ideas for how secular humanism might become more popular in society.

Religion is Hard • Marcus Brigstocke • 29th Jul 2007

Brother Brigstocke's Travelling Secular Salvation Show suggests that: "Religion is hard, it's too hard for most people, whereas humanity is relatively easy. All you have to do is be you and try not to be a dick."

Reporter's Religion Beat Leads to Faith Crisis • NPR, William Lobdell • 25th Jul 2007

Los Angeles Times religion reporter William Lobdell was an evangelical Christian when he took the job, and during his time on the beat he almost converted to Catholicism. But he says after covering religion for eight years, he has lost faith in Christianity and left the religion beat. Lobdell talks with Alex Cohen.

Susan Blackmore interviews Dan Dennett • Guardian • 23rd Jul 2007

Dan Dennett explains his thoughts on consciousness.

Response to the God Delusion • Revd. Steve Midgley, Christ Church Cambridge • 22nd Jul 2007

After the publication of "The God Delusion" (TGD), the minister of Christ Church in Cambridge, Revd. Steve Midgley, gave a talk responding to the book and posted it up online.

Can the rest of us have our planet back? • The Now Show, Marcus Brigstocke • 20th Jul 2007

Stand-up comedian Marcus Brigstocke delivered a seven-minute rant during this evening's Now Show on BBC Radio 4, on the evils of religion (I think he's been reading The God Delusion).

Is there an Artificial God? • Douglas Adams, Biota.org • 18th Jul 2007

In honour of Douglas' memory, Biota.org presents the transcript of his speech at Digital Biota 2, held at Magdelene College Cambridge, in September 1998. I would like to thank Steve Grand for providing this to us. Douglas presented this ''off the cuff'' which only magnifies his true genius in our eyes. -- Bruce Damer

Beyond Belief: Atheism (with AC Grayling) • BBC Radio 4 • 17th Jul 2007

Join Ernie Rea and his guests as they discuss what it means to be an atheist and whether we are witnessing a new stage in the battle between belief and disbelief.

Darwin or Design • Jason Rennie • 16th Jul 2007

Jason Rennie of The Sci Phi Show podcast has announced his latest project: an audiobook of interviews with proponents of both evolution and intelligent design.

Christopher Hitchens - God Is Not Great • Point of Inquiry • 9th Jul 2007

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Hitchens discusses his new best-selling book God Is Not Great, which is his contribution to the recent slate of best-selling atheist titles. He also explores various strategies for challenging religiosity in our society, the immorality of the Bible, how religion is bad for one's health, his many recent public debates with believers, and what he calls the war between the West and Islamism. He also comments on the relationship between atheism and intelligence, atheism and great literature, and the need for a "New Enlightenment."

Sally on Sunday with Alister McGrath • BBC Radio • 27th Jun 2007

Sally brings you lively conversation, discussion, reflection and music. looking at the big religious issues of the week.

God, Dawkins, and Paris Hilton • The Now Show • 25th Jun 2007

God, Dawkins, and Paris Hilton meet on BBC Radio 4, The Now Show.

Hitchens vs. Hitchens • BBC Radio 4 • 21st Jun 2007

We debate a new book "God is not Great" with author Christopher Hitchens and his brother Peter Hitchens .

Interview with Richard Dawkins • CFRB Toronto, Leslie Roberts, Richard Dawkins • 20th Jun 2007

Controversial author and world-renowned atheist Richard Dawkins joined Leslie Roberts in studio to discuss his book "The God Delusion" and why God doesn't exist.

The God Delusion - Dawkins Feature • CBC The Current, Richard Dawkins • 19th Jun 2007

Consider these signs: Creationist science museums opening in Kentucky and Alberta … a Broadway revival of a play about the 1925 Scopes evolution teaching scandal, current school boards debating whether evolution and intelligent design should be taught together in science classes...you could say Darwin hasn't been so newsworthy since Queen Victoria was on the throne.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • John Oakley 640AM Toronto, Richard Dawkins • 19th Jun 2007

Professor of the Public Understanding of Science @ Oxford University, Author of "The God Delusion". In his book, Professor Dawkins contends that belief in a supernatural creator qualifies as a delusion, which he defines as a persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • Focus Podcast, Richard Dawkins • 19th Jun 2007

Focus magazine has included a bit of the interview from their magazine with Richard in the July edition of their podcast.

Interview with Christopher Hitchens • Little Atoms • 16th Jun 2007

Little Atoms is a Radio show about Science, Rationalism, Humanism and the Left. Broadcast fortnightly on Fridays from 16:30 to 17:30 on Resonance 104.4 FM (UK). Little Atoms is Produced and presented by Neil Denny, Padraig Reidy and Richard Sanderson

The Great God Debate • Hugh Hewitt Show, Christopher Hitchens, Mark Roberts • 14th Jun 2007

HH: Welcome to a special edition of the Hugh Hewitt Show, The Great God Debate, a three-hour exchange of views between Christopher Hitchens and Dr. Mark Roberts. Christopher Hitchens, a graduate of Oxford, of course, long time journalist, Vanity Fair columnist, author of many books and collections of essays, including a biography of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson: Author of America, and most recently, god Is Not Great, last week, the number one bestselling non-fiction book in America. Dr. Roberts, frequent guest on this program, is a graduate of Harvard College, and also received his PhD from Harvard. He is a pastor, a professor, a blogger, and the author of six books. His latest is available this week, in fact, Can We Trust The Gospels. Gentlemen, welcome to you both. Christopher, good to have you back on.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • BBC Science Extra, Richard Dawkins • 11th Jun 2007

Interview with Richard Dawkins on BBC's Science Extra.

Dobson and John MacArthur fantasize about the downfall of America • Crooksandliars.com • 8th Jun 2007

John MacArthur (pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California) says God has abandoned us and dire consequences shall follow. Celebrating lesbian sex is one of the points he highlights as a reason for God's abandoning us.

Christopher Hitchens on Religion • WBUR, On Point Radio • 7th Jun 2007

This hour On Point: Christopher Hitchens versus God.

Hitchens and Prager Debate • The Dennis Prager Show • 30th May 2007

A fun little debate between Christopher Hitchens and Dennis Prager

Dawkins at the Hay Festival • Richard Dawkins • 29th May 2007

Another short interview of Richard Dawkins from the Hay Festival.

Debate between Richard Dawkins and Robert Winston • Today, BBC • 28th May 2007

The debate on the role of religion in public life is gathering pace; we debate the "God Delusion" versus the "Science Delusion" with Richard Dawkins and Lord Robert Winston, fertility expert.

Science and Religion in Islam • Taner Edis, Point of Inquiry • 1st May 2007

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Taner Edis explores whether the Koran anticipates the modern scientific understanding of the world, the intelligent design creationist movement within Islam, and whether science is even compatible with the Muslim faith. He also shares his views about the future of Islam, especially in relation to the secular, more scientific West.

Archive Hour: BBC and Religion • Jean Seaton, BBC Radio 4 • 28th Apr 2007

Jean Seaton explores how the BBC has faced the task of trying to accommodate, explain and negotiate religious beliefs. From director general Lord Reith's reading of Blake's poem Jerusalem on the day the General Strike ended in 1926 to the controversy surrounding the decision to screen Jerry Springer: The Opera, the corporation has always had to tread carefully with regard to the nation's religious sensitivities.

Brian Lehrer interviews Richard Dawkins • The Brian Lehrer Show, Richard Dawkins • 23rd Apr 2007

"Darwin's Rottweiler"
Oxford University biologist and bestselling author Richard Dawkins discusses why he thinks religion fuels war, encourages bigotry, and quashes children's intellectual development.

A debate on people who profess no religion • BBC Parliament • 19th Apr 2007

Relevant section starts around 17:29.

We'd be better off without Religion • Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, AC Grayling • 10th Apr 2007

In London's Westminster Central Hall on March 27, some 2,000 people turned out to hear Hitchens, Dawkins and philosopher A.C. Grayling debate a trio of religious authorities on the question "We'd be better off without Religion." (The motion carried, 1,205 to 778.)