Hitchens & D’Souza go head to head at University of Central Florida
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Atheism vs. Religion: Hitchens and D’Souza to Debate
Does religion hold the keys to creating a better world or would modern society be better off without it? What does religion mean for us today? These are some of the questions Christopher Hitchens, atheist author, and Dinesh D’Souza, renowned apologist, will bring to the table Thursday evening, Sept. 17, 2009.
The event, to be held at 7pm at the “The Venue” at the University of Central Florida, promises to be both enlightening and entertaining as the speakers debate the value of religion, the existence of God, and the effects of religion on society.
Christopher Hitchens, an atheist and anti-theist, is well-known for his critique of religion, which he says is “immoral”, “mythical”, and “man-made”. He is well known for his work as a journalist and for his authorship of the controversial book “God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything”.
Dinesh D’Souza is the author of several bestsellers, including “What’s So Great About Christianity” and “The Enemy at Home: The Cultural Left and Its Responsibility for 9/11”. He uses intellectual reasoning to promote conservative values and defends traditional religious culture from a social and historical standpoint.
Both speakers are well-versed in current cultural events, and are extremely adept at addressing the challenging issues that face today’s society. Hitchens is witty, humorous, and a little daring. D’Souza is animated, polite, and occasionally mischievous.
Come expecting some surprising twists in the conversation as the two tackle the topic of religion and atheism from scientific, historical, and social perspectives.
For more information, visit TheGreatFaithDebate.com or contact Travis M. Webster at 407-242-0311.
Hitchens vs. D’Souza Overview
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What’s So Great About God?
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In Conversation:
Taking on Christianity, Atheism, Islam, fundamentalism and the war on terror, Christopher Hitchens and Dinesh D’Souza draw intellectual swords in an impassioned debate. From opposite sides of the spectrum they present cases for and against organized religion, its influence on world history and impact on current events. Together they explore the social, political and historical foundations of faith.
Christopher Hitchens:
Christopher Hitchens is one of the most prominent controversial writers and critics in the media. Described by The Economist as “one of the greatest living conversationalists,” he is a renowned author, journalist, critic and social intellectual. The author of the #1 best-seller God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, Hitchens presents an ardent argument against organized religion from an intellectually charged, atheist perspective.
Dinesh D’Souza:
Dinesh D’Souza is one of the nation’s leading authorities on international issues. A best-selling author, scholar and former senior policy analyst for the Reagan Administration, The New York Times Magazine named him one of America’s most influential Conservative thinkers. His best-seller Whats So Great About Christianity answers atheist theories which denounce religion in general, and Christianity in particular.
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