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Christopher Hitchens RIP
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16 Dec 2011 17:12 #110249
by ThirstyMan
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I am sad to announce the death of Christopher Hitchens.
Christopher was a well known British essayist, speaker and advocate against all forms of religion. He helped start the rise of anti religious activity in Britain and wrote several books on the iniquities of all religions.
As a debater, he was unequalled and never afraid to debate either the Christian right wing or the Islamist factions. His arguments were solid and sound. I am not a writer and others will write better obituaries than me but I did meet him once and he certainly impressed. He will be missed.
Christopher was a well known British essayist, speaker and advocate against all forms of religion. He helped start the rise of anti religious activity in Britain and wrote several books on the iniquities of all religions.
As a debater, he was unequalled and never afraid to debate either the Christian right wing or the Islamist factions. His arguments were solid and sound. I am not a writer and others will write better obituaries than me but I did meet him once and he certainly impressed. He will be missed.
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16 Dec 2011 17:22 #110251
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A great iconoclast and contrarian. He didn't just oppose religion. If there is a God after all I'm sure she'd be delighted to debate him.
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16 Dec 2011 17:30 #110255
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Hitch was 100% Ameritrash.
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16 Dec 2011 18:02 #110264
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A true hero for the non-believers among us.
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16 Dec 2011 18:32 #110268
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And free thinkers.Michael Barnes wrote: A true hero for the non-believers among us.
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16 Dec 2011 18:40 #110270
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God rest his soul.
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16 Dec 2011 19:28 #110279
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Baruch dayan ha'emet. (He was Jewish--OR WAS HE?)
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16 Dec 2011 20:48 #110287
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A said day for the Free Thinkers in this world. Letters to a Young Contrarian is still one of my all time favorite books.
I totally agree with Bullwinkle, Hitchens was 100% AT.
Dan
I totally agree with Bullwinkle, Hitchens was 100% AT.
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16 Dec 2011 20:51 #110289
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17 Dec 2011 00:35 #110324
by jur
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Many of his arguments are mine. Let's hope somebody is brave enough to step in his shoes and does as well.
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17 Dec 2011 06:13 - 17 Dec 2011 06:13 #110342
by Stonecutter
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There's only been three "famous people" whose deaths have ever made me feel genuine emotional pain.
Vonnegut
Carlin
Hitchens
He isn't "in a better place" or "at peace" he's just gone, and that's too bad.
Edit: don't take that last line as a swipe at the Cyanide and Happiness post
Vonnegut
Carlin
Hitchens
He isn't "in a better place" or "at peace" he's just gone, and that's too bad.
Edit: don't take that last line as a swipe at the Cyanide and Happiness post
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17 Dec 2011 06:29 #110345
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Yeah, not a swipe. The world took a loss with Hitchens death.
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Stonecutter wrote:
Edit: don't take that last line as a swipe at the Cyanide and Happiness post
Yeah, not a swipe. The world took a loss with Hitchens death.
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17 Dec 2011 06:33 #110347
by ThirstyMan
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Yes, sorry about the RIP. Wasn't thinking.
Add Sagan to the list...
Add Sagan to the list...
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17 Dec 2011 06:49 #110350
by Xlyce
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Only 2 for me, I never understood Carl Sagan until it was too late.
Asimov
Hitchens
Asimov
Hitchens
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17 Dec 2011 12:44 #110368
by Stonecutter
Oh, I wasn't taking a shot at that either. Didn't even notice, it was just me sharing my view on it.
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andyinkuwait wrote: Yes, sorry about the RIP. Wasn't thinking.
Add Sagan to the list...
Oh, I wasn't taking a shot at that either. Didn't even notice, it was just me sharing my view on it.
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