We live in a time of great change. That is of course something of an understatement as I am sure you understand, and one of the greatest changes is the fact that religious beliefs and religious institutions are being challenged as never before.

Atheistic books are being written, published and read like never before, and people are abandoning the religious organisations like never before, to the point where church services on Sundays, are for all intents and purposes all but empty, as both attendance and membership dwindles with each month that passes.

Some people such as me are happy to talk about the subject and engage in conversation regarding the veracity of religious beliefs, and some are not willing to discuss the matter. Many atheists just say nothing because they know it’s not even worth trying to debate the subject with people who tell them they are just wrong.

I think debate is important, as young people mature and see this debate, they think religion is absurd and refuse to be a part of it, while the old fuddy-duddies cling to their beliefs and die off, taking their beliefs to their grave with them. So therefore I believe debate is important, so the young people can see and hear the debate and make up their own minds.