I have more faith in George Hook than in Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry’s tirade against God on RTÉ’s Meaning of Life programme received worldwide attention.

Less-publicised was broadcaster George Hook’s reassessment of his non-belief and cynicism about life having meaning.

George mightn’t be as ‘cool’ as Stephen, but he’s convincing and eloquent. On the Brendan O’Connor show, he expressed remorse for past behaviour. He appealed to common decency and passionately advocated a return to the principles of his childhood faith, which, despite the failings of religious institutions, restores hope for him.