William Lane Craig vs. Christopher Hitchens | 'Does God Exist?' | Biola University | [HD]

On April 4, 2009, William Lane Craig and Christopher Hitchens met at Biola University to debate the question of God’s existence. Craig is one of the world’s foremost Christian apologists. Hitchens, is a leading spokesman for the “new atheism” movement.

In front of an overflow crowd and a global internet audience, they debated the origin and design of the universe, the implications of human morality, the deity of Jesus, and the validity of Christ’s resurrection. It was a compelling clash of worldviews and an examination of the major arguments for and against Christianity and atheism.

We welcome your comments in the Reasonable Faith forums:

[YatnielVega]

Debate starts at 12:55. You’re welcome

[voodoochild]

"before mister hitchens succeeds in launching a religious war among christians..." might be the best transition ive ever heard from a host so gooood

[synergygaming]

Kudos to Craig for keeping the comment section open. Most apologists shut it down.

[UnbiasOP]

Hitchens: "the genital mutilation club is exclusively religious"
Well that didn't age well

[christophertolone]

I would rather have a question that can't be answered than an answer that can't be questioned.

[soldierbrutis]

Wow, I can't believe this December it will be 10 years since Hitchens died. How time flies. May he rest in peace.

[Hugoknots]

This is a good one. QA section is good. Part where they go back and forth in free form is great. The occasional comedic comments are great. Nice listen

[USAShooting]

This was a well structured and respectful debate, and hardly any question dodging. Very enjoyable to watch.

[onionman_]

I think the back and forth section was wonderful. I think it should have lasted longer.

[mdav]

Just seems like a better time where two people could have a polite debate without someone getting cancelled one way or another.

[zapkvr]

Hitchens makes a great and prescient point about the rise of russian nationalism and the rebirth of the Russian Orthodox church.

[denjua]

Craig: "You redefine atheism to mean a sort of A...theism.. Or non-theism..."
Christopher: "... that's what it means...

[julia.parker]

"Believe it if you can, I can't stop you. Believe it if you like, you're welcome."

[leafgreensniper]

It was nice to see two people with very different views have a cordial debate. Whatever side you are on, formats like this are a good thing for humanity. Being able to work together in a positive way despite differences is pretty cool.

[jaroslavserbus]

Craig and he's using of words like "fact, true"
It's like "fact number one: Voldemort lost his powers after he killed Harry's parents, fact number two..."

[timotheusmiller]

Hitchens is magnetic, profound, and sorely missed.

[rashidxd]

Craig believes in the witnesses (a few women ) that Jesus was not in the grave and presents that as evidence, but when Christopher asked about the verse that claims every grave in Jerusalem was opened during the resurrection, he throws that out of the window, despite the fact that no witness could ever confirm that.

[chigimon]

The world is a worse place for not having Christopher Hitchens in it.

[MG-jkbj]

Brilliant debater, RIP Christopher, you will never be forgotten.🌷🌹

[makersdiaries]

It is indeed true that the wise has been blinded from the wisdom of God.