'Don't judge religion by its extremists' - Christopher Hitchens #shorts

Hitchens explains his answer when told not to judge religion by its fundamentalists. This is a clip from a debate hosted by The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs between Christopher Hitchens and Alister McGrath on the topic "Concerning religious belief in the modern world" on October 11, 2007 at Georgetown University. Moderated Michael Cromartie. #theism #shorts #christopherhitchens #atheist #nonbeliever #bible #christian #religion #god #debate #faith

[unstabledefusion]

“The only problem with Islam fundamentalists are the fundamentals of Islam” - Sam Harris

[SKhalili-yr]

Even in west I cannot openly admit I have left islam so that not provoke muslims.

[anoniemuss]

My beliefs don’t require membership, control, propagation or worship. They are free to change and evolve as I change and learn new things throughout my life.

[Jamesxavier-vx]

If religions are peaceful wouldn’t the followers be “extremely” peaceful?🧐

[Isaac-hmih]

I would argue that fundamentalists - those who follow their religion more accurately than most people - are the most accurate people to judge a religion by.

Yes, lots of people don't take their religion seriously and are very good people. But thats beside the point of analysing the religion itself.

[Robertimani-yh]

You judge a religion BY THE FRUIT IT PRODUCES!!!

[halalamaster]

This guy has boldly spoken the truth about Islam ☪️. Brave man.

[noname-byqz]

I knew a woman from Egypt, and she was Christian. Once I asked her what happened in Egypt, if a teen raised Christian doubted it and didn't believe. Immediately, she said they'd be killed. I looked shocked and she made fun of me. She said "oh you Americans and your freedom." I'm serious. In the mid-1990s in Wichita Ks.

[thomasmcgraw]

Brilliant speaker and very rarely had an equal in debate. He could also take it as well as give. Opponent would quite often tread carefully because if you started to get personal you were in for quite a lashing, verbally of course.


“What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof."

And an excellent sense off humor.
Miss him

[sascharouillon]

I love the way Hitchens exposed the inherent evil in religious doctrine!❤

[hannalaragunnarsdottir]

I miss ❤ Hitch, but am thankful for his books and the videos still available 👏🏻

[gregdenson]

Why not judge a religion by it's fundamentalists?
If you tell me yours is a religion of peace, that tells me your extremists and fundamentalists should be extremely peaceful. And if they're not maybe there's something fundamentally wrong with your religion.

[kennethdey]

One should have the legal right to sue a religion for for damages for the harm it causes.

[SerranoSalazar]

The best believers are the ones who cherry pick and follow the good verses from their books. They are good not because of their bibles, but despite them

[marcusreading]

No, we should absolutely judge a religion by its fundamentalists because they (claim) to be following its fundamental ideas. As such, they are basically the representatives of the actual beliefs of the religion. Its also worth noting that I dont think I've ever heard a moderate member of the religion stand up and say 'no, those people dont represent me'.

[tonymontanna]

The total number of genocides in wars in the name of Christianity is estimated by historians to be between 300-550 million. Examples of violent events include: Crusades (6 million victims), African Slaves (12.5 million victims), Native Americans (100 million victims), British Colony in India (160 million victims), Belgian Colony (35 million victims), Germans (11 million victims), Spanish Empire (8 million victims), Native Australians (750, 000 victims), French Colony (5.5 million victims), US Empire (20 million victims), Portuguese Colony (100, 000 victims), The Inquisition (200, 000 victims), The Holodomor (7 million victims).

[joeboyle]

Religion is not authority. It’s absurdity.

[P.H.]

A Religion of Peace must have The Most Wonderful Amazing people!

[waldorfmcvitty]

Judge it by what its done! My people do.

This is why 50% of the Churches when I was born are now closed and the rest have less than 10% attendance.

[davidfitnesstech]

Thanks so much Hitch.
A light in the darkness.