In a Debate with Peter Singer, Richard Weikart Drills Down to the Bottom of Atheist Ethics

Just when you are thinking regretfully about how our critics flee from a fair fight on relevant issues, preferring instead to rule out views they don't like by definition or fiat, along comes Peter Singer.

Dr. Singer, Princeton University's celebrated atheist bioethicist with some disturbing notions about the worth of a human life, debated our friend and colleague Richard Weikart on the question of life's inherent purpose or dignity. They did so on the excellent and highly substantive Briti...