Science or religion - which reigns supreme?

Published: 7:42PM Wednesday March 17, 2010 Source: Close Up

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The world, according to Richard Dawkins, is quite simple - if science can prove it, it is real. If not, forget it.

Believing in God, preaching hell fire and damnation to kids, and those who believe in faith healing, are all deluded according to Dawkins.

As you might expect, he has made a few enemies over the years, but supporters flock to his lectures and on his recent tour in New Zealand, he was treated like a rock star. He even has his own television series.

Close Up spoke to the controversial man before he left the country.

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