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Jordan Peterson Declines to Confirm Christian Identity in Viral Jubilee Debate

A clip of his tense exchange with atheist debaters on Jubilee Media’s YouTube channel has garnered over 3.4 million views and reignited questions about his faith.

Overview

  • During the May 25 episode of Jubilee Media’s Surrounded series, Peterson repeatedly refused to say whether he is a Christian, describing his religious views as private.
  • A short clip of the back-and-forth, posted on X by user YungPutin1 on May 26, quickly reached 3.4 million views and is currently trending on social media.
  • The discussion grew heated after atheist participant Danny pressed Peterson on doctrinal questions, leading the professor to terminate the exchange mid-debate.
  • In January, Peterson told The Spectator he considers himself “a new kind of Christian” but has acknowledged his beliefs diverge from traditional definitions.
  • Peterson has not yet responded publicly to the viral debate clip, leaving his exact stance on Christianity unclarified.