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Sam Harris on Christopher Hitchens: Hitch

“The moment it was announced that Christopher Hitchens was sick with cancer, eulogies began spilling into print and from the podium. No one wanted to deny the possibility that he would recover, of course, but neither could we let the admiration we felt for him go unexpressed. It is a cliché to say that he was one of a kind and none can fill his shoes—but Hitch was and none can. In his case not even the most effusive tributes ring hollow. There was simply no one like him.”

When an Atheist Dies: Religious Reflections on Christopher Hitchens’ Death

“What happens to an atheist when he dies?

No one can answer that question with certainty, as any response requires the kind of faith emphatically rejected by Christopher Hitchens, who has died at the age of 62. However, we can and should reflect on how this extraordinary author, intellectual and provocateur faced death before he died.”

Christopher Hitchens as a Martin Luther

“Christopher Hitchens, a lion of atheism, passed away at 62 on Thursday after a struggle with esophageal cancer. It is hard to miss the story. Depending on who you are, you might see Hitchens as brilliant, bully, or both. For many Christians, Hitchens was a messenger of the devil and guardian of disbelief; for atheists, Hitchens was a powerhouse defender of freethought.

For me, I saw Hitchens as an atheist Martin Luther. I’m certain both my Lutheran and atheist friends will have words with me over this, but let me say that Luther helps me to understand Hitchens.”

[Documentary] Hell’s Angel: Mother Teresa by Christopher Hitchens (1 of 3) [YouTube]

‘During her lifetime Mother Teresa had become synonymous with saintliness. But in 1994, three years before her death, journalist Christopher Hitchens made this provocative film asking if her reputation was deserved.’

Watch Now: [Documentary] Hell’s Angel: Mother Teresa by Christopher Hitchens (1 of 3) [YouTube]

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[Documentary] Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson - Collision (Full Length)

Watch now: [Documentary] Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson - Collision (Full Length) [YouTube]

“COLLISION carves a new path in documentary film-making as it pits leading atheist, political journalist and bestselling author Christopher Hitchens against fellow author, satirist and evangelical theologian Douglas Wilson, as they go on the road to exchange blows over the question: “Is Christianity Good for the World?”.

The two contrarians laugh, confide and argue, in public and in private, as they journey through three cities. And the film captures it all. The result is a magnetic conflict, a character-driven narrative that sparkles cinematically with a perfect match of arresting personalities and intellectual rivalry.

In May 2007, leading atheist Christopher Hitchens and Christian apologist Douglas Wilson began to argue the topic “Is Christianity Good for the World?” in a series of written exchanges published in Christianity Today. The rowdy literary bout piqued the interest of filmmaker Darren Doane, who sought out Hitchens and Wilson to pitch the idea of making a film around the debate.

In Fall 2008, Doane and crew accompanied Hitchens and Wilson on an east coast tour to promote the book compiled from their written debate titled creatively enough, Is Christianity Good for the World?. “I loved the idea of putting one of the beltway’s most respected public intellectuals together with an ultra-conservative pastor from Idaho that looks like a lumberjack”, says Doane. “You couldn’t write two characters more contrary. What’s more real than a fight between two guys who are on complete opposite sides of the fence on the most divisive issue in the world? We were ready to make a movie about two intellectual warriors at the top of their game going one-on-one. I knew it would make an amazing film.”

Watch now: [Documentary] Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson - Collision (Full Length) [YouTube]