As [Arif] Ahmed recited figures on Anglicanism\u2019s decline Rowan Williams grew restless, causing Ahmed to ask the master of Magdalene pointedly: \u201cDo you want a point of information?\u201d\u009d The room broke out in laughter as Williams responded by motioning for Ahmed to \u201d\u02dcbring it on\u2019.<\/p>\n
The Spectator columnist Douglas Murray, arguing for the relevance of religion in the 21st century despite the \u201cawkward position\u201d\u009d of being an atheist, finished the debate by declaring that \u201cno rational person could agree with this motion”. Religion, alongside humanism and secularism, has \u201ca contribution to make\u201d\u009d, Murray argued, telling students that without religion you may end up \u201cwith something like a perpetual version of The Only Way is Essex\u201d\u009d.<\/p>\n
Priyanka Kulkarni, Pembroke first year, said: \u201cTonight’s debate was highly anticipated, the queue spanning for what seemed to be miles was an indicator that this was going to be a highlight of the union this term.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n