Christopher Hitchens on Billy Graham, $cientology and religious hypocrisy

Christopher Hitchens briefly mentions the Scam of $cientology in this interview at around 2:18 mins.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

When I was a young boy, Billy Graham had a religious advice column. He gave a woman a piece of advice that I will Never forgive him for. It was from a woman whose husband regularly beat her. He had been beating her for decades, and she was at the end of her rope. She said that she didn't know how she could go on living, that she had lost hope of her husband being less violent towards her, and that she had prayed for years without any help from God. She asked Billy Graham what she should do. Did Billy Graham tell her to go to the police? Did he suggest she go to a woman's shelter? No. He told her that she should endure, and continue to pray for her husband, as a supportive Christian wife should. That was his advice to this poor Christian who made the mistake of writing to him. I always wished that I could have somehow written to her and told her not to listen to this idiot's advice, and to escape immediately. I'm sure she continued to make a fine punching bag for her husband, until she died of abuse or until he died, forever unpunished. Without God ever intervening to help her. Or Billy Graham convincing her to escape her lifelong hell. That is how Billy Graham deserves to be remembered. With utter contempt at his inhuman hypocrisy.

[@jaymercha3859]

I have never heard this....Thank you for sharing it.

[@williamalexander8760]

Billy Graham was just another cultist.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

@@dukadarodear2176 , Yes, but unfortunately, about four decades too late...

[@billkgeorge]

Is this really true? How long ago did this happen? Also is it possible that given the prevailing social & legal precedents at the time it happened, that divorce or separations were looked upon as an option worse than enduring physical abuse in the hope of reformation of the abusive partner rather than a permanent break up of the family? A virtue of suffering over the vice of family destruction? Also can you really fault a man for not providing the advice of the current modern times rather than the prevailing advice of that time, if that were so then?

[@paulhagen5645]

I've seen Billy Graham many times on line, trying to take in what he's saying, and your right. The man was a piece of shit!

[@lavawingsplays1627]

This man was an intellectual, tactical nuke against all forms of bullshit. The fact that he is not here in this country's ultimate time of need is the biggest injustice ever. RIP Christopher.

[@PSUK]

Agree. 100%

[@thetavibes9021]

*Become* the Hitchens...

[@PSUK]

@@thetavibes9021 In

[@PSUK]

@@thetavibes9021 I’m with you there my friend✊

[@thebeatles9]

instead we have bigots like tucker carlson and jordan peterson trying to fill his shoes

[@edwardwong654]

Christopher Hitchens was a great and wise man, and even though he is no longer with us, I really find tremendous comfort in knowing that I am amongst so many of my fellow fans of his.

[@tabascocat5102]

People like Christopher should be running the world

[@Nilguiri]

Christopher. He hated being called Chris and always corrected people and insisted that they call him Christopher. Cheers.

[@tabascocat5102]

@@Nilguiri Edited 🙂

[@Nilguiri]

@@tabascocat5102 Noice!

[@paulmasgalajian8102]

If Hitchens had absolute power, he would behave like any other absolutist True Believer ! Religious or otherwise.

[@barclayv8282]

@@paulmasgalajian8102 The belief system at center makes all the difference. There would likely be parallels but the intent of these potential leaders are worlds apart.

[@unondwayzauyashinga1735]

Thanks Christopher. I wish you were still with us!

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

He doesn’t exist anymore & can’t hear or read your comment..That’s according to his own beliefs.

[@poozer1986]

@@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846 and what does that mean? What was the purpose of your comment?

[@waynemiller6070]

I appreciate the interviewer staying out of the way and letting Hitch speak. Good job.

[@jasonh.8754]

Unlike modern US interviewers.

[@HMMELD]

@@jasonh.8754 They still do that on C-SPAN.

[@blueduck5589]

@@jasonh.8754 Piers Morgan in particular.

[@nealgrimes4382]

@@blueduck5589 What a cretin.

[@daveydumpling]

As a Yorkshire man, I still love Hitch.

[@Skullsinthecrowd]

I've heard him say that about Yorkshire people in another clip, I'd love to know what his beef is with them. 😄

[@SpeccyHorace]

@@Skullsinthecrowd They're often rude.

[@Skullsinthecrowd]

@@SpeccyHorace I've only met nice Yorkshire people so far.

[@danwallach8826]

After watching that Monty Python sketch, I agree with Hitchens. Yorkshiremen are nutters!

[@Harpo.jr70]

I have always said , If a Priest really believed in a judgement by God , they would never abuse anybody, especially a child.

[@debbieallen8396]

I've never heard it said quite this way before. Thank you. You make good sense.

[@Falcon-um7vo]

Using your logic, only perfect people believe in the judgment of God. Not true.

[@brucegibbins3792]

Priests probably do belive in a day of judgemental, but what makes them human has a number of then betray their teachings and their congregation.- the people who have implicit trust in them by preying on the most vulnerable of them. The monastic life they have chosen to live has costs that are difficult to bare. Some of them can no longer live a chaste life so the have a secret dalliance with a female parishioner or hook up with a Nun, leave the church to marry.

[@tonybates7870]

Hitchens had a superb tone of voice. I could listen to him talking about almost anything.

[@tabascocat5102]

Not typical of Portsmouth, i can vouch

[@57highland]

Yes, he had a very listenable baritone.

[@lizzieh5284]

I could have listened to him reading the dictionary.

[@whonnock4752]

Hitchens was a dream. To me his most favourite quote of all time was when he spoke of the late (better late than never) Jerry Falwell ... 'he is so full of shit that if you gave him an enema he could be buried in a matchbox'.

[@andrewkilbride971]

Well, I'm from Yorkshire and I have forgiven Chris his uncharacteristic prejudice as he talks more sense than anyone I know.

[@christophercooper6731]

The difference between him and Billy Graham (to pick one of many) is that he'd looked at himself and had recognised an irrational prejudice. Maybe every Yorkshireman he'd met had been like Geoffrey Boycott or Jimmy Savile.

[@andrewkilbride971]

@@christophercooper6731 couldn't stand the pair of them in the 1980s, let alone when they were outed as absolute c@&ts years later.

[@frasermartin4621]

He wouldn't forgive you for calling him Chris!

[@crespoopserc]

No one cares where you’re from.

[@christophercooper6731]

@@crespoopserc get back to watching your videos of bootilicious glamazons twerking, etc.

[@robotone2812]

Wow. I never knew this about Billy Graham. But now that I hear it, it makes complete sense. No different from the religious leaders of today and yester-years.

[@colindebourg9012]

As Hitch said, nobody knows any more than you do, how could they ? But they set themselves up as the font of knowledge and make a fortune peddling this infantile, moronic, mumbo jumbo, drivel.

[@theboombody]

Billy Graham is WAY different than a scammer like Benny Hinn.

[@georgejob2156]

Years ago Billy Graham came to Glasgow, one journalist here ,Jack House called him out for his hypocrisy, a false prophet praying on the indoctrinated , complete bizarre nonsense..

[@peterpiper482]

Not said the way reported.Billy Graham was one of a kind and easy now to rubbish it.Not an evil man at all.Quite the opposite!

[@lippy123445]

RIP Christopher Hitchens ..... we're still listening

[@penboyasgod6103]

< *we're still listening* > Sorry, but that needed to be *emphasized.* I never get tired of listening to him.

[@STWAC07]

He's looking down from Heaven

[@penboyasgod6103]

You just insulted him.

[@zapkvr]

I wish. The ignorance in the U.S. is pernicious. And it is spreading.

[@STWAC07]

He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as he was dying...God rest his soul.

[@SC-bg8wf]

Hitchens, was brave and told the truth in a very clear and convincing way. We need more people like him.

[@williamgullett5911]

He told his truth

[@user-ki1un4jg2d]

Jesus is the truth .

[@nealgrimes4382]

@@user-ki1un4jg2d If Jesus is the truth why not just call it truth.

[@B4LLB49]

@@user-ki1un4jg2dyou’re free to believe whatever you want. But if you have an IQ higher than 50 you must surely question all the inconsistencies and the all round stupidity of the religions claims. Your god is responsible for all the pain and suffering In the world , famine , sexual abuse , bone cancer in children … but he loves you ? 😂

[@henrikschmidt3964]

'Do you think Billy Graham is an evil man?, Yes, disgustingly evil'. I just got a man crush over here.

[@itellyouforfree7238]

i discovered billy graham by accident a week ago, in a youtube video. i watched him screaming nonsense to a scaringly enormous crowd and after a couple of minutes my immediate impression was that he was obviously a fraud trying to take controll of the masses. it looked extremely similar to public speeches given by hitler, where he was trying to persuade people to join his cause. i can't believe how much influence he has had on several us presidents. what a disgusting man

[@autonomouscollective2599]

I liked how Hitchens didn’t even pause a split second when giving his answer.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Billy Graham was a loving and humble man who deserves our respect for preaching the love of the Lord and getting people into Heaven to enjoy the love and joy of Jesus. What a loving man. God bless him.

[@infinitejest441]

A man of conviction and honesty. RIP Christopher 🕊️

[@amateur_football9751]

I think Graham was a good and well intentioned human being, he sure had his mistakes and he was the first to admit them, I think Mr Hitchens is wrong here, personal opinion

[@toxievope3617]

I personally believe most,maybe even all of the TV evangelist are just in it for $$$.

[@jimmorrison2657]

And maybe the power.

[@davidhartz5301]

@toxie vope You don't say...

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

I personally believe chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.

[@jimmorrison2657]

@@zenodotusofathens2122 That's not a belief, but a fact.

[@dagnabbit6187]

@@jimmorrison2657 But there are small timers too. Getting their mail order or online theology degrees ,setting up a Church in lower echelon strip malls , and getting all the tax advantages .

[@NCLUSA]

Christopher Hitchens will live for a very long time in these videos.

[@johnbrowne3950]

And he's burning in hell for all eternity.

[@aleale6277]

John Browne you wish, fuck you and your psychopatic god

[@jamesorsby7553]

@@johnbrowne3950 Prove there's one for him to burn in. Christianity is born out of white supremacy, and smart, sane people know that. Constantine held up the sign of the cross and proclaimed, "with this sign, we conquer"! I don't have to wonder who the "we" are.

[@johnbrowne3950]

@@jamesorsby7553 Christianity was born out of Jews. Jesus and his 12 apostles were Jews. Hardly white supremacists. lol. Constantine combined ancient pagan beliefs, symbols and traditions with the Catholic Church thus forming the Roman Catholic Church which isn't true Christianity.

[@tylertyler82]

John Browne so Christianity is an amorphous impermanent manmade concoction, thanks for the admission.

[@jeanetteyork2582]

Billy Graham just died. While I'm sympathetic with his family for their loss, I'm relieved that this propagandistic and bombastic religionist can no longer spread the poison. The world will indeed be a better place.

[@jimmorrison2657]

You are sympathetic with his family? You seem to be a nice person, but don't feel too sorry his family. I am sure they were happy with the luxury they lived in, funded by their patriarch's evil activities.

[@johnbrowne3950]

Spread his poison? Telling people about Jesus?

[@MOGGS1942]

@@johnbrowne3950 That's right " poison ". Although, I do know a decent carpenter.

[@patbrennan6572]

But his boy Franklin has taken over the billion dollar empire, evil and lies continue for at least another generation.

[@patbrennan6572]

@@MOGGS1942 So do I, only the one I know is real and doesn't condone slavery. it's me Pat.

[@warrenshapiro1]

For my money perhaps the most eloquent, brilliant, well-read scholars of our time. While he was alive it was just fun to see what he would say next.

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

when people just tell it like it is, it's marvelous and fucking courageous, let alone such a distinguished speaker emeritus. A reasonable man.

[@sneadh1]

Religious leaders say "Let us PREY."

[@jimrushing1025]

or let us sing as we throw all whisky into the river, then sing let us all sing lets all gather by the river.

[@peternutt5646]

Wonderful

[@Art3615]

When the priest says " Let us pray." It is beautiful in meaning let us worship and thank God in unison. To be deprived of that emotion is sad. Having said that. I think the comment " let us PREY." is funny and original. I pray Mr. Hearn that you will one day come to know God. Maybe not Religious leaders who are not all honest but God who believe it or not loves you regardless of your feelings toward him.

[@Art3615]

@Tellestus 0 You ever think about the fact people believe in aliens even though there is no proof. Yet the same people are atheist even though proof of God is everywhere. Yes In the eyes of God I am special, and so are you.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

If "Aliens" exist, they are "believed" to exist, in the Natural World/Universe/Galaxy. If a "God" exists, is is "believed" to exist, in a Supernatural Realm (whatever that is) and/or in one's own imagination. Either way; it is a Bullshit comparison

[@Batteristo]

"he's all powerful, all knowing, somehow, can't handle money!"

[@amendable5401]

Batteristo CARLIN!!

[@volgawolfhounds741]

You know... ONLY an ASSHOLE STEALS someone else's quote, posts it and doesn't have the common fucking decency to give credit to the person who said it.

[@cwdor]

Batteristo ..... Jesus is Satan the devil... it's not God that ask for your money, it's the devil worshipping preacher, cause that's how he gets his money an power.

[@TheIfifi]

@@volgawolfhounds741 relax man. He never claimed it was his quote. Even putting it in brackets to show it was a quotstion. Get the stick out of your arse and realise youre overeacting.

[@originz7760]

Carlin gold

[@dprague]

"I do not want to believe. I want to know" ~ Carl Sagan

[@patrickparker8417]

He certainly does now .

[@glen6945]

hes six feet in the ground and still looking.

[@cbbuntz]

Patrick Parker As an antichrist, I find this offensive.

[@busylifemeto]

***** Stiff Shit

[@hoyboys1000]

well said

[@allingtonmarakan1436]

A master of the English language who never minced his words. Masterful!

[@no-oneman.4140]

A man whose towering intellect was well matched by his courage throughout his life. December the 15th 2011 - the day the world became a much dumber place. How we need him now. Irreplaceable.

[@Theoryofcatsndogs]

If he is with us now, I think he will be speechless about the shitshow we are having.

[@luisishere987]

“$cientology” I am gonna write it like this from now on.

[@basswanderer2765]

One of the best minds and speakers that ever lived.

[@richsackett3423]

Ordinary conman.

[@MrArtVendelay]

We really still need his voice.

[@ToninoterRessort]

No we don't. We need a higher wisdom. Through the fall mankind got twisted, selfish, alienated, hostile to God, sickness entered, death entered, all kinds of strange philosphies were made up, truth about God and who we are in Him got perverted. But then.... God stooped down in Christ to heal, restore, bring humanity back to origibal created value by His own blood, Spirit because of love. "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]. And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:17‭-‬18 Since i came to this knowledge i have experienced thousands of healing miracles. Yay! www.anewcreationinchrist.nl/english

[@poozer1986]

@@JeffEdlund well said

[@poozer1986]

@@ToninoterRessort If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters-yes, even their own life-such a person cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 "Do not think that I came to bring peace, for I come with a sword" Jesus

[@freedomofspeech2238]

A marvelous moment every time. Thank you Mr.Hitchens. I only discovered Hitchens at the end of his last years. Which we could have had 10 more years of Hitch :)

[@MJ-tj3nd]

Me to, so we can totally explore how bad he got theology…but he says what you want to hear, so keep that unaccountability in place

[@thememo6019]

The scourge of organized religion in America would disappear rather quickly if their tax free status was removed. The Catholic Church for instance is the biggest real estate business in the world. And television evangelists are such a scam it's laughable

[@brianmannion7097]

Jazzkeyboardist1 Because church attendence is declining dumbass.

[@dougboggio7098]

The Memo exactly..........I hear the Vatican is worth billions.................wtf does God need with money?

[@brianmannion7097]

@Jazzkeyboardist1 There is a difference between giving to charity and giving to the church. The majority of churches don't open their books and when you look at these 'palaces' it is very evident that very little would go to their charities. What they would be giving to charity, they do it out of self-interest when they proselytize to the vulnerable. Look at Africa. I bet you give 100 dollars everytime when your local priest tells you to blow him. Good luck.

[@brianmannion7097]

@Jazzkeyboardist1 Wow you're dense.

[@ninevick35aimcom]

@Jazzkeyboardist1 I'm not going to pretend I understand the legal intricacies you laid out there but the mathematics look good.. Makes sense I agree with you.. 👍

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Great mind. Great thinker. One of the worlds great intellectuals. Charismatic, witty and charming. Honest, with integrity and brave. Long live the king... CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS (RIP)

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@richsackett3423]

He's dead and literally none of those things. Why"RIP" for an atheist? That's moronic. Think about it for ten seconds.

[@petewoodroffemusic]

@@richsackett3423 nasty remark!! Must be a Christian...

[@richsackett3423]

@@petewoodroffemusic Nope. Not concerned at all with that unknowable God stuff. Just someone wandering by with a functioning Bullshit meter. That Hitchens fella pegged the needle so I had to say something.

[@richsackett3423]

@@petewoodroffemusic “nasty”? Toughen up, cupcake. Atheism is for real men who have done their homework, not swooning fanboys.

[@jasonblinkho1058]

The voice of humanity and intelligence against the rest 👊

[@mnamhie]

Telling it like it is. The great Christopher Hitchens.

[@grenda5]

damn I love this guy and miss him. thank you mr Hitchens

[@Pfsif]

As a Christian I agree with his assessment of Billy Graham.

[@brettrun8575]

You should listen more about Christianity and religion in general.

[@patbrennan6572]

Then stop being a christian and start asking questions.

[@KrishnaSingh-yt3rq]

You should be..

[@riboid]

@@patbrennan6572 No chance of that. They are all deluded. Its purely environmental. Take them out of their Christian upbringing and surroundings and the only thing they would believe in, is money, like the rest of us.

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

as a former christian, I would strongly urge the asking of more questions - how my life has changed for the better now is amazing

[@tomupton1921]

Faith is believing in something you know ain't true. -Mark Twain

[@robertl.fallin7062]

@david bias I like the name! We dont know what bias's Hitchens allowed to distort the data that I saw on the evening news questing a nuclear materials program in Iraq. But there was something that caused a generally sound mind to go to s%$t!

[@williamgullett5911]

Mark Twain got his chance to meet GOD. I wonder what Samuel Clemens thinks now

@Jazzkeyboardist1 No-one agrees with someone's views 100%, unless it's a preacher..I greatly admire Hitchens, not necessarily his lifestyle choices or views on the Iraq war though. Yet his sarcasm and wit used to dismantle idiotic beliefs is legendary. Fuck all in this world is black and white

[@kevinhayes8188]

Faith is a path to nowhere.

[@williamalexander8760]

Mark Twain was a very smart man.

[@sliceserve234]

how I miss this man. Where are the Christopher Hitchens of today??? We are in sore need of them.

[@theesbband]

Douglas Murray comes pretty close.

[@vermont741]

In 10 to 15 yrs, Ricky Gervais might just get there 🙂❤️

[@trexguy]

We need more Christopher Hitchenses in the world. The time for religion is OVER!! Let go of that iron leash and think for yourself. The universe is wonderful and a lot less painful without silly books of rules written by old men in caves.

[@augustinehourigan7453]

DO YOU THINK THE TIME FOR RELIGION IS OVER? I HAD NOT NOTICED THIS.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

You haven't looked at the evidence for the resurrection, have you? That's all you need to prove that Christianity is true, and it means that there is a God up there who loves you and died for you, He wants you in Heaven with Him to enjoy a relationship with Him for eternity.

[@trexguy]

@@Nameless-pt6oj every culture in existence has had a savior myth. Godspeed if religion makes you happy but keep it out of schools, government, and our business.

[@0sirius]

I always go in to watching a Hitch video thinking, "Oh yeah he can be somewhat critical" but then HE IS STONE COLD F*CKING SAVAGE while somehow remaining the most erudite and eloquent speaker in the room. You are missed dearly sir.

[@jpapan1]

He brings a scalpel to a street fight and leaves arguments in pieces. It seems like it just came natural...but i wonder if he worked and taughr and improves himself on that. I want to be able to speak like him. If it can be learned, theres hope. If its natural....dammit. im out of luck

[@halseytaylor9522]

@@jpapan1 You know, the best result of extensive self-discipline, excruciatingly hard work, and rigorous study is to make your skill look like it's effortless and natural. I suspect that Hitchens became Hitchens only after thoroughly busting his ass and then continually working toward his best self.

[@tbirdboy]

@@jpapan1 That's a born skill imo. Maybe you could aquire 10-15% through training...? Who knows, maybe genetics call the shots. The guy who sold me that Cadillac that died 30 days later of head gaskets many years ago was a "Hitch". Dangerous talent in the wrong hands.

[@factstrumpprejudice6740]

@@jpapan1 check out George Carlin, master at the obvious hidden in plain sight.

[@thomassmith2227]

@@jpapan1 It's natural talent, no doubt. He was obviously a very well read, and travelled man, which his social standing allowed. His brother is still a very vocal commentator in the UK.

[@sweptwingmedia6437]

“I gather it’s soon to be over, I certainly hope so” 😂 Oh hitch you are missed in such time of need.

[@Dennycrane757]

This was a great man; so intelligent, eloquent and courageous in his arguments. I can’t imagine we’ll ever see his like again.

[@simonrankin9177]

And thank god for that...

[@JGlennFL]

Exactly the words I would use to describe Franklin Graham today.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

How exactly is Franklin evil? By preaching that God loves us all? And don't say that he's homophobic, he preaches that we are to love thy neighbor and that everyone is equal in the image of God.

[@Martin-sp4zf]

@@Nameless-pt6oj He should be saying one more thing though ie "THERE'S NO GOD".

[@Cuffsmaster]

@@Nameless-pt6oj He is an evil chirtian nationalist and anti-american in doing so. He is worse than his father and that is saying something.

[@infinitejest441]

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[@Dan-ys8nk]

@@Nameless-pt6oj prove God exists. Scripture is not evidence. Provide evidence to verify your claim. And by the way, Billy and Franklin Graham were and are hateful evil men

[@bradleymorrison]

The thing I find so magnetic about Hitch is that he never hesitates when asked a question. He just knows himself and his beliefs perfectly. I hope I can achieve that one day, to be completely sure about yourself and your opinions and not give a shit about what other people think.

[@nanplabwern]

We all miss you Christopher. Apart from people from Yorkshire.

[@donkinzett3961]

As the late Clive James said religion is j u st a marketing tool for a product that doesn't excist

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

@Zeek Banistor or you're wrong and then YIKES

[@roberttelford745]

@Zeek Banistor that would be true if it was a 50:50 proposition. Which it clearly isn't.

[@roberttelford745]

@Zeek Banistorthat's not how life works. Heaven sounds shit anyway

[@ToninoterRessort]

As we were in mozambique, we preached the Gospel as the restoration of man to the image of God for free, because of Gods love. We explained the fall of man and Gods resolution by His own atoning blood and transformation power and love of Holy Spirit. After asking who would want to become this new creation, 75% of the villagers stood on their feet. I just said: "Father, Holy Spirit, here are your children, keep them in your truth and make them like you". We had a general fire tunnel. All that went through it got touched by Holy Spirit, wobly on their feet. The day after we prayed for the sick. Children danced in front of us leading us to the homes where people lay sick. Some starving. All got healed. After the 9th healing we looked at eachother and said: this is what the first church was like, all got healed. A woman, later it turned out she was the wife of the head of the Village, was laying on a bed with red swollen legs. In pain. She could not walk. As i prayed for her wholeness, i looked away, looked at her legs again and was like: hey, those legs were red and swollen a second ago... How God does that... well He is God... and He is in us... Another woman had severe stomage issues. After the first "be whole, be healed" prayer, nothing happened. Someone said: "i think it is a 4th generational curse!". Well, that does not change the Gospel so we prayed again. The woman felt "something" leave her stomage and was instantly well. Etc, etc. After a week we stopped by on our way home. The son of the head of the Village. Leaped for joy and said that all we had prayed for had been healed and numereous people had had revelations from Holy Spirit. But, there was this one man he really wanted us to pray for. Antonio. He laid in a chickenshed on a broken bed. Just skin and bones. It turned out that in his teenage years he had been wandering of in to the mountains, screaming and yelling for years, returned home, laid down, never moved again, never spoke again. Total muscle loss. Total contraction. Unable to move. I crawled up to him, embraced him on his bed standing in his faeces. Loved on him, cried over him, spoke healing, completeness over him, said it was all over, that Jesus has come to make him whole again. In the mean time i said: Jesus am i doing ok? He answered: you're doing just fine. We washed him. Dressed him up. All on his bed. Then suddenly i heard Holy Spirit say: get him on his feet! So i took his hand and said: arise! And pulled him up on his feet. Wobly but standing, he made his first steps in 15 years. The whole village went banana's praising God. We gave some last instructions and drove home. God stooped down in Christ to give us back the divine life Adam let go of in the fall of man. What a resolve, what a God, what a love. Be encouraged. Continue in the faith. Holy Spirit guides in to truth and transforms all of us back to original created value: Christlikeness. Walking in unselfish divine power and love.

[@bigsleep32]

On a Hitchens marathon and loving every minute of it. His words are like a left hook from Joe Frazier.

[@richsackett3423]

Hopefully you've grown the hell up since you wrote this.

[@HMMELD]

@@richsackett3423 Written like a true MAGA nut-job

[@csrb338]

@@richsackett3423 perhaps he should have said a right hook from Mike Tyson?

[@richsackett3423]

@@csrb338 Perhaps he’s generally unskilled with words and rhetoric while also failing to avoid trite metaphors. Probably should keep his stupid mouth shut. Fawning over Hitchens just means it sounds smart to him already although he really has no idea himself.

[@jimmyjames261]

​@@richsackett3423why are you so angry? LOL

[@TheSaltydog07]

I grew up in this stuff, and Hitchens is, as the Brits say "spot on."

[@2fast2block]

OK, then back that up.. Hitch believed we got the universe naturally on its own. Show evidence that it is possible or just admit you Brits are gullible as hell. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LofT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally at some point yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@garthwilliamjones2777]

The late Mr Hitchens has taught me that the power of truth lives forever.

[@SethProton]

By this you surely must mean that despite HITCHENS' twisted, hateful, jealous view of Billy Graham, Mr. Graham's truth still shines out.

[@garthwilliamjones2777]

@@SethProton ... and so said another deluded mortal.

[@vcvortex6356]

@@SethProton Mr. Graham holds no truth. Simply ancient peasant writings interpreted by a self serving capitalist peasant.

[@ToninoterRessort]

As we were in mozambique, we preached the Gospel as the restoration of man to the image of God for free, because of Gods love. We explained the fall of man and Gods resolution by His own atoning blood and transformation power and love of Holy Spirit. After asking who would want to become this new creation, 75% of the villagers stood on their feet. I just said: "Father, Holy Spirit, here are your children, keep them in your truth and make them like you". We had a general fire tunnel. All that went through it got touched by Holy Spirit, wobly on their feet. The day after we prayed for the sick. Children danced in front of us leading us to the homes where people lay sick. Some starving. All got healed. After the 9th healing we looked at eachother and said: this is what the first church was like, all got healed. A woman, later it turned out she was the wife of the head of the Village, was laying on a bed with red swollen legs. In pain. She could not walk. As i prayed for her wholeness, i looked away, looked at her legs again and was like: hey, those legs were red and swollen a second ago... How God does that... well He is God... and He is in us... Another woman had severe stomage issues. After the first "be whole, be healed" prayer, nothing happened. Someone said: "i think it is a 4th generational curse!". Well, that does not change the Gospel so we prayed again. The woman felt "something" leave her stomage and was instantly well. Etc, etc. After a week we stopped by on our way home. The son of the head of the Village. Leaped for joy and said that all we had prayed for had been healed and numereous people had had revelations from Holy Spirit. But, there was this one man he really wanted us to pray for. Antonio. He laid in a chickenshed on a broken bed. Just skin and bones. It turned out that in his teenage years he had been wandering of in to the mountains, screaming and yelling for years, returned home, laid down, never moved again, never spoke again. Total muscle loss. Total contraction. Unable to move. I crawled up to him, embraced him on his bed standing in his faeces. Loved on him, cried over him, spoke healing, completeness over him, said it was all over, that Jesus has come to make him whole again. In the mean time i said: Jesus am i doing ok? He answered: you're doing just fine. We washed him. Dressed him up. All on his bed. Then suddenly i heard Holy Spirit say: get him on his feet! So i took his hand and said: arise! And pulled him up on his feet. Wobly but standing, he made his first steps in 15 years. The whole village went banana's praising God. We gave some last instructions and drove home. God stooped down in Christ to give us back the divine life Adam let go of in the fall of man. What a resolve, what a God, what a love. Be encouraged. Continue in the faith. Holy Spirit guides in to truth and transforms all of us back to original created value: Christlikeness. Walking in unselfish divine power and love.

[@garthwilliamjones2777]

Wow... thats a big cut and paste.

[@DavidTaylor-ki2ir]

Aside from his brilliance on this topic, I listen to Hitch just to learn, not necessarily new words, but creative and powerful ways of arranging them.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@TyphoidBryan]

It is easy to get lost in Hitchens. Incredibly smart, witty and passionate about his work. Thankfully for us, he was on the right side of the fence. RIP Hitch

[@stunningcactus978]

TyphoidBryan I think you mean the left side ;)

[@TyphoidBryan]

Colin Betts lol That's right! ...er, I mean.. correct!

[@hjrhoades6053]

TyphoidBryan The right side of the fence? Calling Billy Graham a self-conscious fool, a disgusting evil man, and nothing more than a business man who rakes in the cash and who gave phony appearances, was the height of irresponsibility and unsubstantiated horse manure by Hitchens. Hitchens didn't know Billy Graham anymore than I knew Genghis Khan. And the story of James Templeton confronting Billy Graham, and Graham asserting that it was too late to go back now, is nothing more than an outright lie. And how has BG tried to profit from his faith? He is paid a salary. He doesn't amass vulgar wealth like Benny Hinn, Bob Tilton, Creflo Dollar, Paula White, Kenneth Copeland, who are among a long list of frauds and shysters. I do agree that Scienology is a racket, but not Christianity. Are there those who profit off of Christianity? Certainly. But putting Billy Graham in that category is reckless, irresponsible, and downright dishonest. And lastly, i don't just randomly believe in Christ's birth, death, and resurrection. I believe the Bible and other historical writings. And most importantly, I've been enlightened by the Holy Spirit. Sadly, HItchens was miserable, lost fool who held on to his nonsense until he died. He was the real hypocrite. He certainly profitted on his religion: atheism. And lastly, I'd love to hear the "bigotry" articulated to Richard Nixon by Billy Graham. If it were so, BG would have already been ostricized to the point of ruining his ministry. This entire clip is nothing more than a pile of horse dung.

[@hjrhoades6053]

John Ensor I don't even know how to respond. Geez!!!

[@hjrhoades6053]

eddiewinehosen I think I can find 100s of millions who would adamantly disagree.

[@miriamspillane4019]

"After coming into contact with a religious man I always feel I must wash my hands" Nietzsche, well me too.

[@mrcurly1147]

And count your fingers!

[@krissysspice4lifem.o.lskin801]

Mee too!

[@jjavodelb]

@@krissysspice4lifem.o.lskin801 it's probably cause they can't believe in germ theory🧐

[@jjavodelb]

@Jazzkeyboardist1 youre here again? What a pathetic passtime you have for yourself, theist. Gotta resort to irrelevant personal attacks on Christopher rather than bring anything of substance to the table

[@peterstripp822]

Substitute the word 'hands' for 'penis.'

[@niklastorshagen6365]

I loved this man, he's greatly missed

[@kracejiciAlchymista]

Thank you for keeping Hitchens perspective alive!

[@siannarino]

I'M GOING TO START MY OWN RELIGION. IT'S THE CHURCH OF "SEND ME MONEY."

[@trollemall7016]

It can't be a religion since it's too honest.

[@vitakyo982]

How much do you want ?

[@trollemall7016]

The Bibliognost I hope I can say that about myself. I actually think if your searching for honest people you'll be much better of by starting with non-religious people in general.

[@tcrown3333]

Most of your statements have no basis in reality. "True morality cannot even be defined in an atheistic universe, much less be realistically established." How on earth did you come to that conclusion? You chose to ignore noble philosophies such as Taoism and Buddhism, both, in their purest form, declare their non belief in a deity. Also the humanistic philosophies of Western culture, practiced by highly moral individuals are based on purely secular principles. Trouble is that, brought up marinated in a religious atmosphere produces individuals with a reflexive certainty of - no god equals no moral compass. From a rational philosophical viewpoint, this type of biased thinking has no grounding in either truth or reality.

[@tcrown3333]

I would have thought, given your obvious intellect, you would know that ALL opinions are subjective; even yours. The declaration of the existence of any deity, be it Christian or a-another is an arbitrary one and is the device of humans. Man has brought about the idea of a fundamental authority (god,) for a variety of reasons and expediencies. This objective, infallible authority is the (subjective) dream of man. You should know that the existence of a deity cannot be proven either way, yet you speak as though you possess some esoteric knowledge, hidden from others, that allows you to declare this certainty. Many before you have granted themselves this authority and for reasons far more sinister. Given your upbringing, I accept your conversion to your faith was not what I declared it to be and for that I apologise. If a man's faith in a deity brings him/her joy, then believe away. After all, you may be right...

[@TheMarlzy1]

"Harbours that stuff in private, and then goes out and rakes in the cash for preaching brotherhood and compassion... It's enough to make you sick" Love that line - gave me goosebumps. Hard for me to argue.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Spot on regarding Graham and Nixon.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Now don’t mince words Christopher. Loved that man.

[@liammccarron8191]

Pity he didn't mention Mother Teresa another one as bent as a nine bob note, kept the poor, poor.

[@MOGGS1942]

He wrote an entire book about her.

[@gazatkinson5288]

He did mention her at the start regarding her "loss" of faith that when she was very ill herself instead of going and suffering in her house of the dying to be closer to God she hypocriticaly flew to America to get the best treatment. Poisonous little dwarf

[@liammccarron8191]

@Wee Mac wee as in intellectually immature.

[@secularargument]

The fuck is a nine bob note

[@liammccarron8191]

In old English money a ten bob note was 10 shillings, worth a lot! So the expression bent as a nine bob note,indicates corruption, lying , deceitful ,not kosher. Hope this helps.

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Joel O'Steen is the biggest hypocrit on the planet...

[@PlayBetterTennis]

Anf his hair speaks for itself

[@IrishCarney]

Hey don't o-apostrophe Osteen. We Irish deserve the blame for a lot but not him

[@abc456f]

@@PlayBetterTennis and the shit eating smile.

[@6guns431]

What about that dick-bag who started Hillsong...

[@slvrchrm3100]

Michael Gilbert his wife is something special tooo!🍑🍑👠👠💍🧤🩱🥻👛👜👛👜

[@sonnyxlbright5904]

How could anyone forget Billy Graham ! Was he not that pastor who had air conditioners fitted in his dogs' kernels to keep the dogs cool in the summer heat while a great number of his followers couldn't afford the same to keep their homes and their families cool in the sweltering heat of summer ?? How could I ever forget that !!

[@AFMMarcelD]

Our civilisation will not attain to its perfection until the last stone from the last church falls on the last priest. Miss you Hitch, thank you dearly, your voice will resonate through history until the end of human extinction.

[@hughjorgan7211]

2:10 another great Hitchens moment... saying what we all know...religion is "racketeering"...thank you Mr. Hitchens and your brilliance is missed

[@hjrhoades6053]

hugh jorgan You're stupid if you buy into all of Hitchen's unsubstantiated nonsense. He was the biggest hypocrite because he too profitted his entire life off of atheism, which was his religion. Hitchens was a joke.

[@hughjorgan7211]

HJ Rhoades Thanks for your opinion. But aside from how illogical it is to suggest atheism is a religion, I'm a bit confused by your comment. So... in the spirit of Mr. Hitchens (who only debated any topic at the highest level of Graham's Hierarchy)... I'll reply to your insults, ad hominem and weak counterargument thusly: Please provide specific examples of his "unsubstantiated nonsense"?

[@hjrhoades6053]

hugh jorgan Define religion and I'll respond.

[@hughjorgan7211]

+HJ Rhoades Firstly, I see you've made numerous comments for this vid and directly replied to many different posts..including mine. Secondly, answering a question with a question is odd. In a youtube sense, it implies a troll. Thus, I suggest in the future, you provide some sort of insight or response before asking a question... That said...in the context of this video, Hitchen's books, current societal issues, etc...my personal definition of religion is any belief that implies anything without scientific evidence. And for all that we don't know (i.e. what/where the universe is expanding into!?), attributing those questions to the supernatural is highly illogical. All religions believe in some supernatural, unproven force that has defied the laws of physics, geology, biology, etc. Unfortunately, many of our species also believe the words written in certain books or scripts (i.e bible, quran) in a literal sense...or, they take the words of preachers, priests, muslim imams, scientology or mormon temple cultists,, etc as some kind of "truth". My further concern with religion of all kind is that it is an insult to rational thinking and intelligence. Worse, some religions (especially Islam) make special claims to their followers....they say they're the One and Final religion. Needless to say, this nonsense is a danger to the world. (as Hitchens stated...over and over and over.. So, now please answer my question and please provide specific examples of this "unsubstantiated nonsense" from Hitchens you refer to..thanks.

[@hjrhoades6053]

Hitchens has claim that religion has caused more deaths than anything else in history, which is absolutely bogus. First of all, there is no data to support such a claim. I wouldn't blame WW1 and WW2 on religion, Secondly, the garbage he's claiming about Billy Graham is second hand and greatly exaggerated. HItchens all but said Billy Graham is a crook and shyster making money off of religion. If Hitchens would have done some hard research instead just spouting off of the top of his head, he would have found that BG was paid a salary by his crusade foundation. And if BG had made half the claims attributed to him by Hitchens, he would branded an outcast and a heretic, which neither have been the case.

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

The greatest Orator of our time 👑

[@mwarren42]

He is describing today's QANON

[@whocares4464]

Trust the spray tan! Lmnop

[@whocares4464]

Oh I mean trust the plan but trust the spray tan too! Lmnop

[@dorcia]

Rest in Power, Hitch. We need you more than ever.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@RonTavalinProgBassist]

"I think that anti-Jewish prejudice is an unfailing sign of a sick and disordered person... there are some kinds of prejudice. I don't particularly like people from Yorkshire" made me laugh out loud. I miss Hitch for his incredible knowledge and wicked sense of humor.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@davidmjackson7784]

Depends on how bigoted individual Jews are. Soros, Karl Marx, Epstein, Weinstein, Maxwell...

[@nealgrimes4382]

Though i know why, he was born in Lancashire.

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

Spot on, 😎👍

[@bobcannell7603]

Feeling's mutual. Lankie c**t 😂

[@xyaeiounn]

His hand movements show exactly the colour and brightness of his thinking as he speaks. He puts his finger to his lips when he knows what he's saying is contentious or might upset someone, he positions and submits phrases with his hands as he says the words. In summary: clearly a thoughtful, brave and gentle man.

[@leosoftware2643]

Wow where did you grow up?

[@xyaeiounn]

@@leosoftware2643 Up and down the eastern seaboard of Australia, why does it matter?

[@shawarmageddonit]

We've needed him more than ever for almost an entire presidential period now...

[@jamesleighdavis138]

Thank you Hitchens for continuing to support secular morality, and fight the cruelty of all religions even after your passing. You’ve done more good than you know... my only regret is discovering you so late in life. All my best to everyone!

[@MrDaiseymay]

All sane and right-minded people will agree with you.

[@dakeras2410]

There is no such thing as secular morality. The concept in bankrupt in atheism. Morality, at best in atheism, is in the eye of the beholder.

[@jamesleighdavis138]

@@dakeras2410 religion doesn’t solve the problem either. Something’s moral because ‘god says so’? What kind of moral foundation is that?

[@ullgeologist]

⁠@@jamesleighdavis138 You said “religion doesn’t solve the problem either.” That “either”troubles me. It means that whatever you have to offer is not worth anything, but you condemn others for having worthless beliefs? I’m sorry, but what malarkey!

[@jamesleighdavis138]

@@ullgeologist secular moral systems have been and continue to be superior to any put forth by religion. Read Sam Harris The Moral Landscape. Too much to unpack here.. Religion says things are good or bad based on someone’s interpretation of what they think their god says. Secular morals are based on a rational analysis of an individuals actions and their effect on the person/persons and greater society. Religion has only worsened and slowed societal progress. You can say we’ve gotten to where we are now not because of religion, but in spite of it. You may say secular morals are subjective. They are… And so is your religion… Which god? Which religion ? How do you know what it wants? How do you make changes if something isn’t working towards the benefit of humanity? The fact is you can’t with religion. You have to blindly follow scripture without pause or questioning because your book or god says so. I can think of no worse foundation for building a better world.

[@atheistleftcomment1807]

My hero of all times!

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@rockroll9473]

What I think...Being dead is no different than the million of years before you were born.

[@moondawg3693]

Truth never dies. Years after losing this gem, his truth keeps marching on, glory glory hallelujah !!! "Truth is like a lion, you don't have to defend it. Let it loose. It will defend itself".

[@lbourrou]

dearly missed. You are a role model, Sir.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@louiseforrest1613]

I just heard my idol say he doesn't like people from Yorkshire Why does it have to be where I am from out of all the places hahah

[@ShanOakley]

Don't sweat it man. He states it's irrational. He probably didn't dig Irish like me. Hell, all three of us would be speaking the English language in tongues not understood completely in a fine drunken argument. Carry on strong, Yorkshire Louise!

[@louiseforrest1613]

hahahh thanks!! Good point! Shan Oakley

[@shawndimery]

Haha me too, Hitch is my hero and im from Leeds.

[@andreamyob9458]

Yep, me too. Proves that nobody, not even Hitch, can be right about everything!!

[@ShanOakley]

Merry Christmas to this new sub-culture: Those hated by the Hitch for no damn reason, but a dialect we we're born into.

[@chris321uk]

Hitch is a personal hero of mine and I hail from Yorkshire! Had I had the pleasure of meeting him I'm sure his opinion would not have changed! Haha.

[@stephenpickells2003]

best 5 minutes I've spent all day

[@MOGGS1942]

Time spent in the company of Mr. Hitchens is always time well spent.

[@ronkirk5099]

We lost a major advocate for calling out religious BS and nonsense. Let's call it what it is - a business and a con not based on any rationality.

[@-Zevin-]

Christopher Hitchens was one of the greatest men of our time, we where lucky enough to have seen him live. We need a Hitch revival by his fans. So many people just don't know about him, share with your friends, family get him in the news again, make him the hero he is. Next a Hollywood movie. The Irony of Resurrection after death wouldn't be lost on Hitch. He was a great like Nietzsche that we had the honor of witnessing.

[@CryptoChanakya]

Yes, he was one of the great thinkers of our times, and will get due credence by the millions who have been amazed at this mind. His legacy i am sure, will flourish.

[@rubyhoney6177]

Sam Harris Said of Hitch..He had more Wit.Style and substance than many civilizations i could name Wish he was still with us

[@MrSteeJans]

I am tempted to start with suggesting it is ironic that Hitchens' childhood began with strict comprehensive bible study as part of his regular academic exercises. However, it stands to reason that in order for someone to be as effective as Hitchens was, being knowledgeable of the detail of religions was key. Consider his incredible memory of this repository of biblical articles, and historical database of religious events, and his life experiences of seeing so many things personally. The culmination of these contributing experiences, studies, and observations produced one ultimate result: it gave him credibility. Add to this ability to call upon any one of these pieces of evidence in mid conversation, the dry wit and sarcasm that only a Brit can deliver, and you have a debater that cuts to the heart of the issue every time. The most common mistake that most opponents made with Hitchens is that they forget he is arguing to undermine ALL religion.

[@rubyhoney6177]

Paul Mason Well said..i agree with you 100%

[@sapienology9606]

What is the absolute truth causality (Cause and Effect circle) of your (valid) Human Nature pattern? (Ultimately) People don't intend to do wrong to others because even when they do, they are only pursuing their desire for Happiness at whatever cost they understand as fitting (Passion fueled by purpose in choice.). Selflessly, Ps. In addition to the misconceptions of truth as opinions/ preferences/ subjective, kindly note: Simple logic says no that time cannot exist without space. Space as an infinite state of being is the perfect essence of actuality (matter/Hope). Time as a state of being is the essence of potentiality (humans/Love). Space (independent constant variable) is the cause of time (dependent constant variable) and they cannot exist without each other. Time is a dependent constant variable because it is in continual motion as a circle and never begins or ends. The following provides support of the empirically logical absolute truth Human Nature pattern as 'Eternal Optimism... Philosophy is the subject that precedes Science, Math and any other educational subject area (incl. religious studies). (Facebook was designed to network with people you would never meet with such frequent possibility.) facebook.com/notes/eternal-optimism/which-came-first/10152395243605720/

[@glinleyt]

What a hero. Miss this guy so much...

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@normalguycap]

that ending was amazing. Finally a good person with a spine.

[@NathanTaylor-bo9rb]

I loved hearing him savagely criticize Graham's influence on the children most.

[@fullmetta2764]

I always appreciated Hitchens' commentary on current public leaders. I wish he would have survived through Obama and Trump.

[@kipp0man]

Listening to this, I realise how much I miss Hitch, and how much we need him now in this crazy fucked up planet. A massive intellectual, and an extremely strong voice of reason, completely unafraid of the "PC" brigade. Don't "RIP" Hitch, as most would say ! Keep reminding us through your videos, interviews, books, publications, audio books, and most of all, through public figures who wholly recognise your contribution to a secular, fair and humanistic world.

[@zapkvr]

Personal computer? So you like Macs. Why the fuck is that important? For fuck's sake.

[@johnrogers9481]

kippOman I'm sure he would Not rest in peace forever,, Whatever that means. I'd say he would STU, - SOAR THE UNIVERSES.!!

[@melsnow2]

@@zapkvr politically correct lmao

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@janwoodward7360]

Loved the “religious valet” comment. Applies now to Franklin Graham, Billy’s son, and all the other evangelicals who flock to pray for Trump.

[@dagnabbit6187]

@ Jan Woodward The Theocrats are making their aggressive tax exempt push in the USA . Ken Ham , Mike Pence , the states of Alabama and Missouri . Google the late Frank Zappa's comments on this stuff from way back.

[@dagnabbit6187]

@Bob Rabbins As I have said on other posts , if people like Kent Hovind and Jim Bakker,(who is at it again) actually believed in the kick ass god Yahweh and even his Son who many times lectured and condemned this kind of earthly materialistic behavior the religious big timers engage in , then they wouldn't do what they do.

[@nickzee7723]

Christopher's logic and presence defines immortality.

[@Nameless-pt6oj]

Why would he accuse Billy Graham of being one of those liars when there was a mountain of evidence from all his friends, family, US Presidents, politicians, people who have had their lives changed, his normal salary, humble house, his good deeds. It's a ridiculous statement honestly from Mr. Hitchens.

[@nickzee7723]

@@Nameless-pt6oj You make some points. He WAS a friend to many a politician and was instrumental in having the term "In God We Trust" added to paper money in 1957. Is this GOOD? I think not. "His Normal Salary, Humble House" Can you possibly be serious? A 200 acre mountaintop compound in Montreat is a humble home? I think not.

[@LesCish]

I didn't think my admiration of Hitchens could be any greater. Yet hearing him say he knows "a lot of people to whom religion means everything or a very great deal", he's ratcheted up a notch in my esteem.

[@canaanite23]

He was on a good day, not often that way

[@starlight7617]

wow...I miss Hitchens, he was a great man with a really honest heart, wasn't a hypocrite like most of religious people are..

[@davidsanders5652]

I still find it hard to believe he and Peter were brothers.

[@catkeys6911]

Why? They certainly argued like brothers.

[@j.denino5732]

starlight 76 Yeah, I miss him too! He died too young.

[@jamesverner2039]

Hi Starlight! And where do you stand with reference to Jesus of Nazareth?

[@johannkruger97]

If he was honest, then why did he never use his intellect to see the truths in God's Word? He was a fraud and nothing more.

[@gor265]

Devastating insight and clarity of thought. The mind of a true intellectual. His ability to take situations accepted without thought and force one to face the reality of what's going on was really quite uncanny.

[@chloevader2093]

eddiewinehosen Yes! I agree. I have learned so much from his writings. It is amazing how open minded I have become once I left religion. I can't believe I was so naive.

[@boobzac]

ROTFLMFAO!

[@johannkruger97]

Maybe an intellectual, but lacks true wisdom, which derives only from God.

[@johannkruger97]

You do not become open-minded when you leave God or religion; you become stupid as stupid does.

[@ClannCholmain]

Johann Kruger I heard his return is imminent. Have you sold off everything yet, it’s one of his unambiguous commandments, he told you to do so, repeatedly.

[@leibstandartejager8582]

World itself is better with the birth and life of this Man. Wish I knew more. Seek knowledge always. Hitch we love and miss you🇨🇦

[@JustMike2791]

I aspire to have 1/100th of the oratory skills he possessed. I'm quite envious.

[@danguee1]

Guy - you correctly used the word 'envious' where 90pc of people would have (incorrectly) used 'jealous'. Hitch would be proud of you...

[@garethrees9891]

The Hitch saying your question is very interesting is probably gonna be one of this woman's finest compliments.

[@billsanders5067]

Two points, first one of the three things that the delegates to the construction wanted to avoid at all cost was an American theocracy, and second, there can be no freedom of religion without freedom from religion.

[@erikswanson5753]

He mentioned the Canadian evangelist "James" Templeton. He was speaking of Charles Templeton, a Canadian evangelist who came out as an agnostic in 1957. He wrote several books on his turning away from belief in God, such as Farewell to God: My Reasons for Rejecting the Christian Faith. I think he is one of the reasons that evangelical Christianity has never taken off in Canada the way it did in the States.

[@danielemondmusic]

Having Hitchens tell you your question is interesting is an exceedingly high compliment; if he thinks your question is stupid he will tell you to your face as we have seen

[@orangefish9825]

He paints such a picture. A legend.

[@brianarbenz1329]

Bill Graham was just a performer. People went to see and hear him. They did not go to hear any message. His sermons before crowds were always platitudes strung together with his engaging speaking and broadcasting style bringing people in. And millions of their dollars.

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

In the early 1980s, a picture of Graham's house was published in several different magazines. House?!? It was a palatial compound!

[@lesleyedgley8371]

Sounds just like Trump...

[@rongarza9488]

What I find amazing is that the "prophets" never said a peep about the "western" hemisphere. That's pretty important, isn't it? How could they foretell the future, when they couldn't even tell the present. A lie can live on until there is a way to disproved it, and even then "believers" will call it a hoax. That's the nightmare we are living in today.

[@EzequielAlvarez-xi3nv]

Even as a person of faith I must say Hitchens was a very respectable person. He just has a certain swagger about him that makes him fun to listen to.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

That's definitely true. I wonder if Paul of Tarsus was similar at all? Even if he couldn't use the word 'natural' very consistently...

[@Punditfromanotherplanetmedia]

Scientology spelled with a $. Oh my gosh, that's really clever!

[@albertjackson9236]

All the gods were created by man.

[@TheGuitlicker]

.....and unequal.

[@andrewpaul1644]

i think by "impulse" would better describe the helpless cries we calk religion.

[@mattjames4978]

@David Anewman Vishnu, right? Or did you mean Thor?

[@mattjames4978]

@David Anewman i.e. which one do you believe in? There are 100s.

[@yungsouichi2317]

@David Anewman Ahura Mazda? It's certainly not the god of the old testament.

[@franceleeparis37]

...’ I’m counting my blessings, I found true happiness... ‘Cos I’m getting richer day by day, You can find me in the phone book, You can dial my toll free number..’😂😂😂😂 Phil Collins got this racket absolutely right with the song ‘Jesus he loves me’

[@mdtippett]

Of equal intelligence and fierce truthfulness is his brother, Peter.