Atheist Asks TOUGH Questions: EPIC Response! (DEBATE)

This video features a portion of the debate that Christopher Hitchens and John Lennox had several years ago around the question, "Is God Great?". I honestly think this was one of the all-time great debates about God in recorded history. Both gentlemen are highly intelligent and studied in their position... The truth will out!

Full Debate HERE:

[randolphstead]

I love how these two respected the other's time at the podium. So rare in discussions today.

[rebeccaw]

Don't forget for every person professing to be christian that has not behaved in the way we'd like, there are more that have been kind, generous, loving, life changing. We forget about that because we highlight the negative of the Christian faith.

[josh__mclendon]

The first argument usually falls on deaf ears because a large number of American Christians have a strange side belief that the world isn’t old.

[IlkinJamalli]

John didn't even answer Christopher's question about why, 98000 years there wasn't a "great religion"?

[bychristiandiaz]

I love your style of commentary. You allow the video to play without too much or any interruption to give us viewers time to grasp the context and then you provide final comments afterwards to wrap it up cohesively. Thanks for your sharing and putting the time and effort to put these videos together. God bless brother!

[michaelbabbitt]

I came to Christianity after years of despising Christians. I grew up as a mostly secular Jew and went through a Bar Mitzvah. But, in response to Freudian psychology, I became an atheist. But the supernatural seemed undeniable, and I then entered the New Age. But then, I became a lay Buddhist for several years. I also entered into Hindu practices later on. I studied Islam but never felt the desire to believe in Allah. Finally, I went to college and received a BA and then an MA in Comparative Religion as I saw over my life the value of religion compared to materialism.
The summation of my search led me to Jesus via Christian apologetics. I studied and practiced each religion and worldview in good faith and did so again with Christ and Christianity. After getting many of my long list of questions sufficiently answered, I became a Christian aka baptism. I had to focus on Christ Himself, vs looking at Christianity. And it became clear: no vision or story or reality in this world comes close to the drama and majesty and power of Christ's death on the Cross for the sins of humanity (and they are so many) and His Resurrection that obviously occurred via the witness of his apostles and the transformation of them that took place afterward.

[kinsumandal]

The fact that Some parts of Hitchens is skipped is too sad.

[AlexKongMX]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 📜 *Setting the Stage for Debate*
- Christopher Hitchens questions the design of a God who seemingly ignored human suffering for thousands of years.
- Highlights the brutality, fear, and challenges faced by humans throughout history.
- Expresses skepticism about divine intervention after a long period of apparent neglect.
03:35 🌍 *Atheist Critique of God's Design*
- Questions the logic of divine supervision given the harsh conditions humans endured for thousands of years.
- Criticizes the concept of intervention, highlighting examples like the crucifixion of Jesus and the story of Moses.
- Challenges the notion of God as a benevolent designer, raising concerns about cruelty and capriciousness.
13:55 🌌 *Science, Faith, and God's Existence*
- John Lennox defends the compatibility of science and faith, referencing historical scientists who believed in God.
- Counters the claim that science diminishes God's greatness, emphasizing the complementary nature of science and faith.
- Addresses the irony of new atheists rejecting faith while relying on faith in scientific principles.
16:55 🌟 *God's Greatness and Personal Transformation*
- Shifts the focus to the greatness of God beyond creation, portraying God as a judge, and God of grace and love.
- Lennox shares personal experiences and observes positive transformations in individuals who put their faith in Christ.
- Encourages contemplation on God's goodness, suggesting a perspective beyond the debate's intellectual aspects.

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[davidrobinson]

I love how John Lennox is never angry or dogmatic in his responses. Almost always has a smile on his face. Thank you for this!

[muddyboots]

Preaching the gospel during a debate...beautifully done

[MM-yizn]

So utterly fantastic that despite his loss we can still listen in awe at his wit & intellectual oratory.

[ughkgoi]

It would be interesting to have Hitchin's response.

[BeligerentPaladin]

I always enjoyed listening to Christopher Hitchens debate. He brought the tough questions, yet I don't ever recall him launching into personal attacks. Although I never met him, I was sad when he died.

[cinsc]

I ran aground on some of the atheist literature back in the 80s as a high school student. All around me I saw only death. After about ten years of hopelessness and mortal dread I read Ezekiel 36:26 and asked God for help. I can still remember how much brighter everything looked to me after that. It's now 30 years later and, though I still catch a glimpse of that old darkness when I hear someone like Hitchens talk, I have grown in faith and knowledge very steadily over the years. Keep up the good work!

[Siimonseez]

If a creator's creation came without free will and it was just the creators will, there would be no need for this conversation, and we'd be living in a perfect world.

[ittaiklein]

Just one thing - You did not bring Christopher Hitching's reply to Lenox, I'm sure he could bring us a more convincing summary than that which you have provided.

[oldmanjudo]

Praise God for Christian apologetics like Professor Lennox. Lennox defends Christian faith in the must articulate and, at the same time, the most rational manner I've ever heard.

[jente]

I have a friend who was an atheist and studied Ph.d in Cryptography in Germany. He said that he became a Christian while trying to use science to prove that there was no God. He is now a preacher in a local Christian church.

[johnm]

The trouble with Lennox argument is that he dogmatically assumes that god does exist without any proof. Certainly everything that Hitchens says does not prove there is no god, but it is not up to him to prove there isn’t a god. The onus is on Lennox to prove there. If I say there is a man in the moon it is up to me to prove it

[thecrew]

Really enjoyed this. So much, I'm actually going to watch it again right now. So much in there!