Unbelievable? Classic: Can Atheism Deliver a Better World? Matt Dillahunty vs Glen Scrivener
Oct 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Matt Dillahunty, an influential atheist activist, debates with Glen Scrivener, a passionate Christian evangelist. They dive into the foundations of morality, questioning whether secular humanism can truly replace the moral grounding provided by Christianity. Topics include cancel culture, the psychological benefits of community, and the impact of religion on social progress like abolition. They explore whether objective moral truths need God and whether atheism can deliver a better world, leaving listeners with thought-provoking insights.
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From Baptist Preacher Path To Atheist Host
- Matt grew up Southern Baptist, trained as a preacher candidate, and left religion while trying to be a better Christian.
- He joined the Atheist Experience in 2005 and helped it grow into a prominent live call-in show.
Atheism Vs Atheist Movements
- Atheism is a simple lack of belief, but atheist communities form varied movements with different aims and tones.
- Matt argues divisions in the movement show maturity, not failure, and different approaches serve different people.
Atheist Organisations Offer Social Support
- Modern atheist organisations now provide recovery, charity, and specialised programming beyond mere disbelief debates.
- Matt highlights groups like Foundation Beyond Belief and Recovering from Religion as part of broader community support.
