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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.

Jordan Peterson speaking during the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference at ExCel London, at the Royal Victoria Dock in east London, taken on Monday February 17, 2025.
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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.