"And here is the point, about myself and my co-thinkers. Our belief is not a belief. Our principles are not a faith. We do not rely solely upon science and reason, because these are necessary rather than sufficient factors, but we distrust anything that contradicts science or outrages reason. We may differ on many things, but what we respect is free inquiry, openmindedness, and the pursuit of ideas for their own sake."
"The clear awareness of having been born into a losing struggle need not lead one into despair. I do not especially like the idea that one day I shall be tapped on the shoulder and informed, not that the party is over but that it is most assuredly going on-only henceforth in my absence. (It's the second of those thoughts: the edition of the newspaper that will come out on the day after I have gone, that is the more distressing.) Much more horrible, though, would be the announcement that the party was continuing forever, and that I was forbidden to leave. Whether it was a hellishly bad party or a party that was perfectly heavenly in every respect, the moment that it became eternal and compulsory would be the precise moment that it began to pall."
"One must state it plainly. Religion comes from the period of human prehistory where nobody-not even the mighty Democritus who concluded that all matter was made from atoms-had the smallest idea what was going on. It comes from the bawling and fearful infancy of our species, and is a babyish attempt to meet our inescapable demand for knowledge (as well as for comfort, reassurance and other infantile needs). Today the least educated of my children knows much more about the natural order than any of the founders of religion, and one would like to think-though the connection is not a fully demonstrable one-that this is why they seem so uninterested in sending fellow humans to hell."
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James Cameron, the same chap that wrote “An 5:38 Indian Summer”
A great man
Bucklrey picks his nose and never once challenges Tyrelll Jr., until the 37th minute, where he pretty much ignores him.
Interesting that he thought abortion should be avoided at all costs yet he supported women’s control over their reproductive powers.
This! Is! Discourse!
Couldn't find this on Firing Lines' page so thank you very much. Buckley and Hitchens were icons we should all look up to.
Possibly the best parts of this magnificent video is when Christopher makes Byron crack up laughing
It’s painful that Hitchens is dead and Bill Clinton, the molester and chief, still walks the earth. I can understand why Chris didn’t believe in a benevolent God. He and Hillary deserve each other.
42:57 - Let's not probe that one. (Har.)
I was too young to know if Christopher Hitchens' work, but after learning of his debates on Atheism and etc, I very strongly wonder how I can miss a person who has been gone for a while now. In the same breath, I wonder what he would say of the madness we see today. Rest in peace, Christopher. Your works shall be remembered and missed.
39:20 “Missionary position”
Who are the people at the beginning?
'The donor community, which always makes me laugh." Superb.
Good luck finding the book on YouTwatTube... Fascist scum.
37:37 Was everyone saying this 14 years ago? Too young to remember.
36:40! The Answer, says it ALL! And can always tell "believers" never read the bible, they usually cherry pick at best! And what they've heard!!! And like how we ONLY thank, for the good stuff?! Thats why heaven is empty, they forgot the master plan. And didn't thank for the bad stuff, thats how they get you! Like bread at a restaurants!
Did Hitch whisper that lady was drunk !!!
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Hitchens's ideas about Iraq have been proven wrong.
What a fucking legend
Depth?
interesting that Hitch managed to underestimate the American theo-fascist Right. it's July 2024 and we're about to see the real teeth of the american christian fascist movement.
Anyone know the date of the original broadcast? TY.
*Paul Johnson was a total scumbag, a right-wing Catholic fascist.*
I miss this man so much, that i want to call the numbers on screen in the insane wish to talk to him.
THE BEST
Im always DELIGHTED to find a video of Hitch's that i haven't already watched! Thank you for this! I miss Hitch every day ❤️
Me too!
If Hitchens thought Bill Clinton was a POS, what would he think of Biden and his criminal family?
1999
Hitchens died in 2011. If he could see what the Left has done to destroy the US, he would have denounced Leftism.
2007
*Almost 30 years later, I wonder what became of Jason Connor?*
2:01:45 this person lives in the same small city as me. Need to show family
Considering Hitchens opinion of the Clintons, I wonder if he’d be a Trump supporter.
lol clearly not
@@1080lights clearly now, after 1/6, sure. But back in 2016 though? He despised the Clintons beyond measure, considered them the Antichrist. He also probably would have been favorable towards Trump’s stance on Islam. You never know.
Pushovers for England!
7:56. Sadly, he called it. Shame he didn’t take his own advice.
2:46:23 That's fucking prescient, Hitchens lived a little bit longer than 1 year after this interview, but Kissinger did make it to 100 years old before he died. What a shame on both counts
Had a pleasant day at work lady coworker said thank u kindly sir and asked if my tattoos hurt
Girl asked if my tattoos hurt. I shouldve said yes, but i like the pain. Lol.
Hitch should never be forgotten! Giant of a man
Such a great man and way ahead of his time
2:10:19 Interesting to hear him describe his lack of enthusiasm for any candidate and say that he's unlikely to vote in the upcoming election. He later talked about his pleasure at voting for Obama and how impressive a candidate he was. I wonder when his mind was changed.
Depth ?
Hitchens’s raw and clearly spoken honesty in all things was a one of a kind. Long after his death I am still learning from him. Thankfully we still have Sam Harris, but Sam lacks the cutting humor and literary expansiveness of Hitchens. I also relate to his dislike of the title of “contrarian.” I think he was trying to say his views may be contrary to those held by most others, but this is not his intent-this just happens to be the case and he just happens to be vocal about those views.
George Washington the pro-slaver was not a friend of Thomas, at best he was neutral
Ikr. I was there too
Lil baby Hitch
Zinger at 44:33 ... ha!
He saw through Putin very early.
Early? He had been in power for several years at this point.
@@1080lights yes but Putin was at least a somewhat normal president and his power was more limited than now. Now he is just a dictator.
Christ incarnate.
Anyone watching recently?