I saw Jordan Peterson at the O2 last night. He’s asking all the right questions
By 
Justin Brierley2023-11-02T21:11:00
Thousands flocked to London’s O2 arena to hear leading intellectuals including Jordan Peterson and Douglas Murray talk about everything from marriage to the meaning of life. Can a ‘faith-based’ approach to the culture wars help solve society’s problems? Justin Brierley reports
The last time I was at the O2 Arena was to see U2 play to a capacity crowd in 2018. That event was a theatrical extravaganza on steroids, with stage production and costume changes to rival any broadway show.
Seeing Jordan Peterson and his guests at the O2 last night (five minuscule figures from where I sat the back of the stadium) seated in a set of armchairs to discuss meaning, purpose and the the state of the world was about as far from the spectacle of entertainment provided by U2 as you can imagine. This was no high-end theatrical production, but rather two and half hours of high-brow thought and unscripted conversations.
Related articles
-
OpinionThe King’s Speech reminds Christians to keep praying for those in power
Whether monarchist or royalist, left or right, we all have a responsibility to pray for those in power, says Tim Farron. The King’s Speech is a good opportunity to do so, and a reminder of who holds the ultimate power
-
OpinionIs Jesus really God?
In this new series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the questions that people most often ask the internet about God. Here, he examines the evidence for Christ’s divinity
-
OpinionGod doesn’t need polished programmes to reach Gen Z. He’s doing his own PR
At one church in Nottingham, raw, authentic encounters with God are transforming student lives more powerfully than any human strategy. Young people are hungry for a place where they can truly find God’s presence, says Faith Lowe.
More from Reviews
-
OpinionA Band Called LoveSong shows how God can bring revival through the most unlikely people
LoveSong’s documentary is an inspiring look at how God brought renewal through the 1960’s hippie movement, says Derek Walker. It’s slightly self-indulgent, but it’s true value lies in the lessons we can learn for today’s quiet revival
-
ReviewsJackie Hill Perry’s new album shows culture and faith aren’t mutually exclusive
The rapper, poet and preacher’s third album Blameless demonstrates how Christian artists can stay authentic to their cultural heritage while glorifying God. It’s a message that’s particularly relevant during Black History Month, says Maxine Harrison
-
ReviewsAlister McGrath’s new book argues belief is essential to being human
Theologian Alister McGrath challenges post-Enlightenment assumptions about faith in his new book, arguing that belief is not the enemy of rationality but its necessary companion, essential to human flourishing
- Issues
- Topics A-Z
- Writers A-Z
- © 2025 Premier Christianity
Site powered by Webvision Cloud