Christopher Hitchens- Atheism & Anti-theism Explained

Intended as a summary for some of the key points made by Christopher Hitchens for atheism & anti-theism. Includes the following topics:-

• Fighting against Wickedness & Stupidity [00:06]
• The Atheist, Deist & Theist [05:11]
• The Reasons for Atheism & Anti-theism [07:25]
• The Celestial Dictatorship [13:30]
• Something from Nothing & Creation [18:43]
• The secret 'knowledge' of the Theist [24:33]
• Morals & Religion [29:07]
• Science, Religious Faith & Miracles [45:35]
• The Purpose of Life [52:55]

Extracts taken from various debates (mainly excellent end debate with Frank Turek; pseudo science at its religious best) some added notes / info provided.

[GameArchon]

I can’t stress enough how important it is to become as educated as you possibly can, in as many fields as you possibly can. Religion is excellent at preying on people’s ignorance.

[jayanderson]

Listening to Christopher Hichens makes aware of my inability to articulate the thoughts of my mind. Too much math and science and too little word power. I miss him terribly. He was a treasure for all times. Reason and ideas were his weapons and none could take the measure of him. We are so much the better for hearing him articulate a thought against the best thinkers of the Christian faith of our times. He beat them all.

[Redstar-fe]

I don't regret believing in Christianity when I was young. I learned from my mistakes and have grown and evolved from it. 'I am' much a better person, now that I moved past that stage of my life.

[neorich]

My favourite Hitchens observation:
"Where does evil come
Quick as a flash. OK, it's a cheap shot, but it always makes me laugh! 😉😉

[moisesgutierrezjr.]

Composed, confident & on point…”Mr. Hitchens you are the man!”😎

[tigerbc]

To listen to Christopher in person..a dream unfulfilled.

[tweetdriver]

Morality is a part of being a social creature. It’s about what helps the society — the group — thrive and survive and be happy and healthy, whatever achieves those goals. We live together and that means how we treat each other is an evolved thing.

[PetersPianoShoppe]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, and brilliance unbound.

[TsunamiNR]

What I love most about Hitchens is that he doesn’t let red herrings get in the way. For some people it might seem like he keeps dodging the question (and he is in some way), but that’s because he goes to the heart of the matter instead.

“How do I counter the fine tuning argument or the argument from design or first cause? Who cares? Even if there was one, how do you go from a designer (deism) to a dictator (theism)? That’s what matters!”

What a great debater and a great man.

[scarletsummer]

If I was in a debate with Christopher Hitchens about the color of the sky and I was advocating for blue, I wouldn't like my chances! He's been gone for 12 years, yet all his content is still relevant.

[ArcadianGenesis]

"The atheist position is not that there is no god. It is that there is no good reason to believe there is."

[lauriethomasmd]

This is a fantastic compilation! Thank you for the definitions. I’ve seen most of these clips before, but was ignorant of many of the terms and references. You have added enlightenment to Hitch’s pearls of wisdom.

[CartoonrBOY]

It requires a truly staggering level of arrogance to cling to religious dogma, dismissing any scientific discovery that dares challenge its tenets, while in the same breath exploiting the fruits of science to prop up flimsy theological claims. All the while, they luxuriate in the comforts and advancements of a modern, science-driven society, blissfully unaware of the rank hypocrisy at play.

[postal_the_clown]

Turek makes my brain feel like it's being smeared on a brick wall in the spokes of a tricycle.
I admire Hitch for strength to exchange words with him.

[douggale]

Hitchens dropped some devastating logic bombs at the end there, wow.

[bearlemley]

“God Damn” I miss Hitchens. Just the antitheistic Hitch. Who will care enough about his fellow man enough to step up to the plate? If not wear his shoes, at least step into his footsteps. He was a rare one.

[tweetdriver]

I love the way Hitchens answers the question about the purpose of life. Give an absurd answer to an absurd question.

[Sacha]

As of 2023, this man has become (apart from parents and family) the greatest influence in my life. I’m slowly reading and owning all of his books and pabnflits.

[gabriellaspaeth]

I just love Hitch,
Wish he was still with us.

[michaeltellurian]

Well done compilation and annotations. Thanks!