Day two was fascinating with a range of world class speakers on a range of topics.
This included Richard Dawkins (sounding tired and cranky), Ayaan Hirsi Ali (fascinating and evocative), Geoffrey Robertson (brilliant communicator), A C Grayling (optimistic about atheism's prognosis) etc.
Lawrence Krauss was one of the most consistent as he traced out cosmological issues.
He said: 'it's all an accident'.
And again: 'cosmology tells us that we are far more insignificant than we thought'.
Lest listeners find this all a bit dismal he urged that we all go out to create our own meaning and enjoy our moment under the sun.
As I walked home I thought about this. If it is true the most sensible thing would be mindless escapism then suicide. Instead I enjoyed a meal with thanks to the creator, read the Bible and prayed, then went to sleep secure in the confidence that I would awaken to a world and a life that had meaning and joy because of its creator, sustainer and redeemer.
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