The debate between believers and atheists usually goes nowhere. The real issue is: what should fill the gaps created by the end of widespread belief? What should fill the God-shaped hole?

Script by Alain de Botton
Animation designed and directed by Jonathan Hodgson hodgsonfilms.tumblr.com
Sound design by Honza Topinka
Produced in collaboration with philosopher Alain de Botton for The School of Life theschooloflife.com

Link to movie on School of Life YouTube Channel youtube.com/watch?v=CL–1Z_g4DE