Christopher Hitchens vs. Frank Turek: What Best Explains Reality?

[@ParadoxPerspective]

Used car salesman vs. a Rockstar Philosopher

[@2fast2block]

One believes in reality and one didn't. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@mr.dankman]

Turek sounds like the kind of guy who speaks in a condescending and frustrated tone because he's being challenged and has no real answer to anything.

[@coffeetalk924]

The world was lucky to have Hitchens. Whether you agree with him or not, the man was brilliant and fascinating.

[@mu9284]

Though Christopher is now long gone. ( I hate to use the word long but 11 yrs has passed since , so… ) but I am glad he left us in the age of the internet. Immortalising him forever.

[@julianatrapkova1736]

@Mu wouldn’t be nice to have his voice of reason and wisdom in this tumultuous time that we are living

[@poeethics9331]

Agreed. Absolutely...as someone who only discovered him not too long ago, I am grateful. His legacy does indeed live on.

[@defyyourlogic487]

To continue to mislead the masses for many years to come

[@JamesLangston-cr2wx]

He's gone but do remember that " it's appointed unto man once to died but after deth judgment " And how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation,

[@FJano12]

Sure he converted in his last minutes though….

[@clarelane7995]

Hitch is simply asking us to think for ourselves, hone our critical thinking skills about the world we're in, and be humanists. I despair that a basic education doesn't do more to encourage this. Hitch is also asking parents not to decide matters of faith for their children. Let them grow up and decide for themselves.

[@SuperAnimal1970]

yep one engages the listener to think, the other tells the listener what to think

[@JohnnyCameo]

I’m embarrassed for “Doctor” Frank Turek. I assume his PhD is in pant hooting and throwing his poo at a wall

[@rherhe7773]

It was a redundant repeat of Sunday school " clichés I could have written what he wrote with lines and phrases I was fed by "christianity" So happy and liberated to know now I was in the most hidden and accepted cult- that was toxic to my life up until a year ago-

[@StallionFernando]

It's funny that when people try to dismiss the arguments brought up they do it with an emotional response, not a reasonable one. Funny how Atheist always talk about science and logic and when facing in an argument automatically switch to an emotion answer lol.

[@davidblackburn3396]

@@StallionFernando Oh, are your feelings hurt, you poor dear? Tough shit. There's nothing unreasonable or emotional about calling Turek a con man selling snake oil. It's a statement of fact.

[@2fast2block]

Let's see, Frank believes in a supernatural creator and Hitch believes this all came about on its own. You go with Hitch. You're rather clueless. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

@@2fast2block still at it I see. Yawn.

[@ttrestle]

It’s hard to not fast forward thru the christian speeches

[@steretsjaaj2368]

If you can manage trought it, Hitches bit is much more satisfying

[@SuperAnimal1970]

Have faith, it ends soon enough, make yourself a cup of tea while the Christian talk is going on you will not miss anything of importance.

[@2fast2block]

@@ttrestle yes, for Hitch, the clueless being who thought we got all this on its own. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@Philusteen]

So much this, lol (and yes, I'm a "recovered Catholic")

[@2fast2block]

@@Philusteen great, so what? Hitch believed the universe came about on its own naturally. At least Catholics believe a supernatural God created, so have you outgrown that too?

[@directorrajeshmkumar]

Christopher Hitchen's sad demise is a big loss to Humanity and free thinkers.

[@avedic]

That story Turek used at the end is disgusting. That soldier had WAY more integrity(and balls) than Jesus. He landed on a grenade to save his friends. Imagine if the soldier who sacrificed himself was the very person who set the grenade off in the first place..AND that after he died he came back to life..AND that he told anyone else who didn't see this happen that if they won't worship and thank him..he will throw a grenade at them. To use a REAL human sacrifice to justify Jesus...is just gross.

[@markcreitzman8728]

I find that my brain tank is filled when Mr Hitchens is speaking and I feel the same tank draining away when Dr Turek is shouting.

[@rogerandjoan4329]

Frank just blathers.

[@2fast2block]

Let's see, Frank believes in a supernatural creator and Hitch believes this all came about on its own. You go with Hitch. You're rather clueless. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@rogerandjoan4329]

@@2fast2block There are plenty of theories that do not require a creator. Paul Steinhardt and Penrose propose 2 different cyclic models. You can find Steinhardt’s paper online. Pay attention to the concept of entropy density. Vilenkin has a completely different idea. Guth and Hawking have even other ideas. Conservation of energy is violated any time the conditions of Noether’s theorem is violated. The universe expanding violates the theorem and photon energy is lost due to red shift. Dark energy also violates Noether’s theorem. Furthermore, setting aside dark energy, the sum total of energy in the universe is zero because gravitational energy is negative. You can make two things out of nothing as long as the two things have energies that cancel one another. Look it up.

[@2fast2block]

@@rogerandjoan4329 two things canceling out each other don't do a thing. Nothing does not have two things to even cancel out each other. Nothing has no space, matter, and time for anything to exist. Nothing is no thing. You are so clueless along with the others, I had to explain that to you. Such BASIC thought and science put as simple as can be, yet, you still don't get it. You don't get nothing is nothing. You don't get those laws can't be violated. You don't get having space, matter, and time already there is something already there. You can't see even what an embarrassment you are.

[@rogerandjoan4329]

@@2fast2block You’re responding without doing any research. You can’t “intuit” an understanding. If you’re not willing to learn, fine. Let dogma direct your life but don’t bother engaging people.

[@cherriefrench7231]

Christopher Hitchens, such a great man with a brilliant mind - he makes so much sense. Sadly he has passed on but he is always on my to watch list.

[@2fast2block]

Hitch hated reality. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

@@2fast2block are you going to copy paste the same ridiculous and ignorant comment everywhere?

[@happyhappy85]

​@@2fast2blockyou don't get to just get out of scientific laws by saying "god dun it" lmao

[@2fast2block]

@@petyrkowalski9887 what parts of what you gave show what I gave is incorrect? The answer...NONE. You must be having fun though pretending you're smart.

[@2fast2block]

@@happyhappy85 That did nothing to show I was incorrect. Your side sure follows that pattern. Just letting you know.

[@RedDiomedes]

Hitchens is an elite debater when he fights Turkey I really can’t think how valuable the right voice is. Turek speaking just grated on my ear, it’s an unfortunate handicap. Not sure if anyone else feels that way.

[@raphaelblevans2289]

I feel bad for frank, this was not a fair match

[@cj1000]

I wish the faithful would at least acknowledge the intensity of their desire to believe because of their hope that they and their loved ones could conquer death. Anytime we choose to believe in something so incredibly desirable, we should allow ourselves to be honest about that desire.

[@2fast2block]

Hitch and his followers desire to remain clueless. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@andjunglepunkthirteen760]

Good point.

[@drrydog]

not my problem, I have cut them all out of my life, their loss.

[@joannahampton5979]

Turkey seems to believe the loudest person wins the debate 😂

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

From moment one, Turek is a total douchebag. It’s always lovely to see the grace and dignity of Hitch. I miss that man every single day. 😢

[@andjunglepunkthirteen760]

A total and replete douchebag he is indeed.

[@danielarocha6964]

It’s funny how hitchens does of throat cancer. Telling so many lies

[@danielarocha6964]

Died

[@thekolstad]

Turek proved in the first 20 minutes, that he doesn’t understand the difference between belief and theory. When he mentions precise “Fine tuning,” for instance, is a fundamental misunderstanding of the concept of measurement. It assumes “LAWS” as having been established prior to the existence of the very matter they are supposed to govern. In other words, an argument of unknowable possibility supported by a misunderstanding of known universal constants.

[@AnkurBorwankar]

He also proved that he cannot understand basic arithmetic. Summarising 200 pages in 20 minutes is not 20 pages per minute, Mr. Turek, it is 10. I'm supposed to believe this guy about complex concepts such as a divine creator?

[@jorgeferreira2009]

The question would be: "what fine tuning?". That mask fell years ago. The universe is made of the same elements that we are. In pretty much the same proportions. Where is the awe? Then, the only place we can actually survive is in SOME places of this 1 planet in this solar system. Grand design where?

[@2fast2block]

We know you and Hitch hate to think and follow science. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@drrickmarshall1191]

Turek, to his credit, understands the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive, but to his discredit, chooses to willfully conflate the two in the search of wealth and fame.

[@drrickmarshall1191]

Turek, to his credit, understands the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive, but to his discredit, chooses to willfully conflate the two in the search of wealth and fame.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

One thing I do agree with Turek on is in his closing statement that « god could still exist even of everything Christopher says is true ». Yep and so could fairies, unicorns, leprechauns, the loch ness monster and the tooth fairy. Until there is truly compelling evidence to back up the supernatural god claim, I am with Hitchens and remain unconvinced just as Turek is unconvinced about every other god than his favourite one.

[@drrydog]

not really

[@TonyCanones]

Turek’s opening could not be cringier.

[@agiraffe3673]

That Yeller reminds me of when I was 9 and went to church on May 18, 1980 and heard a sermon about how I was a sinner and would go to hell if I didn’t repent (I was 9, how much sinning could I have been up to?) and then my dad put us all in a van and we started out driving to a picnic, and Mt St Helens blew. I just kept screaming (from the back of the van and out of smacking reach) “That’s it, WE’RE ALL GOING TO HELL 🔥” because I thought the world was ending. Now I came to realize it was just nature, not damnation 😂

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

That’s a brilliant anecdote … I can picture you in the back of the car going full ape! 😂😂😂😂

[@paullever9219]

Poor Frank is absolutely out of his league 😂😂

[@JaredibleProductions]

He clearly won the debate if you’re able to follow logic and consistency. Frank beat him.

[@happyhappy85]

​@@JaredibleProductionswrong. Frank knows absolutely nothing about logic and simply defines god in to Existence using leaps in logic, and logical fallacies galore. Christopher absolutely destroyed him.

[@davidstaffell]

​@@JaredibleProductions😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JaredibleProductions]

@@happyhappy85 you didn’t even watch 🤦🏼 it’s not good off the gaps of your using what we know without gaps.

[@happyhappy85]

@@JaredibleProductions I never said anything about gaps.

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

Frank is like your money box full of 1p and 2p coins, collected over years. It makes a lot of rattle and feels heavy but then at Christmas, when you want to treat the kids, you empty the contents and you have £1.49. Fuck all. (I’m not sure of USA coin denominations but I guess that’s about $1.86). Still fuck all.

[@krisaaron5771]

Frank Turek should be deeply ashamed of using the sacrifice of that young Navy Seal (2:02:40) in his transparent attempt to shame Christopher Hitchens for not "accepting" the unverifiable sacrifice of a self-proclaimed "son of god" whose existence he cannot prove! Turek's cheap shots fell far from the mark throughout the entire debate. Hitchens never claimed Turek was asking people to believe something he has no evidence for. But Turek's irritation at being confronted with challenges to his self-assured statements seemed to irritate him beyond tolerance, if his loud voice and combative tone were any indication of the man's emotional state. Hitchens never lost his dignity or his composure. His calm demeanor and rational responses were a pleasure to listen to, while Turek came across sounding like an angry child furious at not being believed. Even if Christians' claims could be proven without a doubt, the way believers attempt to coerce listeners into agreement would be sufficient to drive me away from their faith. Hitchens asked listeners to think. Turek demanded they believe. I know which approach I prefer.

[@leona2222]

Why is Frank shouting? Does he realize that he has a mic? Or could it be his anxiety leaking out because he knows he’s outmatched.

[@marykavanrensburg9693]

When Turek speaks for 10 minutes, it feels like an hour, and there's very little that is factual or thought provoking of what he says. Literally feels like I'm sitting in a sermon. When Hitch is on the mic, I rewind (and need to research some of what he spoke about) and am fascinated by his word-smithery when he speak.

[@japaneserequired6314]

I skip it most of the time. I've heard all of the arguments. They make week arguments and then resort to attacks on morals when they are proved foolish. Turek lacks even a social ethical code nevermind a supernatural one. Hearing him talk about how it is impossible for anyone but Christians to love or care for other people is like listening to a crow with bowel distress.

[@anthonyward6898]

Even Turek knows his case is weak but he can't let go of his delusions.

[@teramasz]

True. On top of that he used the death of the soldier trying to dissolve the audiences focus. Cheap trick, low hanging fruit what ever you call it. Turek might seem like a nice (possessed though) guy but in reality he is a scavenger praying on others pain to achieve his goals.

[@japaneserequired6314]

he steals money from stupid people. It is his job to lie. He might not even know he is doing it anymore.

[@Brianbeesandbikes]

@@japaneserequired6314 Yes and in this regard he's a less 'successful' mother theresa

[@stefanoferri6257]

“Dr.” Turek was swimming WAY out of his depth here. Shouting and speaking intensely fast may have worked at one time against the other school children but it certainly would not work against Christopher Hitchens!

[@lumpheadthump]

Turek's only contact with logic is when he makes leaps

[@acerbicatheist2893]

Poor Frank Turek ; he's at least hysterical, and quite possibly psychotic.

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

Turek’s jibberish is mind numbing.

[@clivesangster6754]

I thought de souza was weak but Turek talks pure rubbish.

[@JaredibleProductions]

So history, philosophy, physics, and archeology is rubbish to you? How can you possibly credit yourself and beliefs? You’ve given up all logic and consistency. No wonder you side with him…

[@crismyph]

@@JaredibleProductions dang, that was a 360 day awaited roast. People from New Jersey always hope not to be ignored. It’s compensation as they hope to feel as valued as the Parkway. More importantly than who Jesus was rests our* collective perspective how people viewed it, that is the history circulating the writings. Whether Judas Iscariot was close in the painting of the last supper or distant and distracted is of course irrelevant to the history of what transpired in 3AD, but remains philosophical. If Turek can sense that nature is self sustaining, to a point, and if no creator is needed, then his “philosophy” is explicitly explaining a super nature transcendental to human health. That’s especially bogus when faiths have made personality disparities that have formed several messiahs. He mocks Julie Andrews in the first 5 minutes without having the talent to speak at a normal tone much less relax. He would have a stroke before he could ever attempt even a tenor note. He’s alto-falsetto, Frankly outspoken. What happened to your own education? When you referred to philosophy and,… you should have used are* not is. When you make a list, you should refer to it in plural unless you are citing the group rather than its members.

[@dingdongism]

1:48:58 Turek’s delivery of that line, and the way he stepped back from the podium, and the look he had on his face, gets my vote for the unintended comedy moment of the evening.

[@beeehappy1597]

cant wait till i get there lol

[@alanwilson8407]

Saw it! That was a Charlston Heston move!😝😂🤪

[@fugu_3467]

I think he believed it was a mic drop moment no?

[@SS-yr3ij]

it has that same awkard effect in that crap Last Jedi movie when that girl said That’s how we’re going to win, not fighting what we hate, saving what we love. lol..the whole theatre went silent

[@stevenhetzel6483]

LMFAO. Thanks for the comment, I was listening without watching and i woulda missed that mannerism. Hot fucking damn that is hilarious

[@reisekeller6859]

Turek... just another theological "used car salesman". Always enjoy watching Hitchens embarrass this circus act!

[@oldskeptic1513]

... there are very few on this planet who could put it as lucidly and concisely as this man could ...

[@elucidativo7]

I agree. On the other hand, Mr. Dawkins was completely clueless

[@marklester4540]

@@elucidativo7is that meant to be ironic?

[@Poseidon6363]

It's incredible that in 2022 there are some adults who still cling on to this mythical god/jesus/santa nonsense, it's so childish, so naive and so bizarre.

[@check9094]

that's what happens when they are taught that from childhood

[@haydenwalton2766]

what best explains reality ? when frank turek debates hitch - frank gets smashed

[@neworleans75]

I AM FRANK TUREK AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW MICROPHONES WORK

[@yomilalgro]

😂😂😂

[@happyhappy85]

Or logic.

[@ttrestle]

The final speech by Frank is one of the greatest examples of pandering known to mankind.

[@marvelsandals4228]

Yes, Frank suggested that the late navy seal was a good man because he sacrificed himself to protect other people, which is a good thing...and has no bearing on the topic at hand. Christopher would surely agree with this, I fail to see the relevance. Frank also says Christopher doesn't believe in God (true) and says "I hate him" which he never did at any point, probably because he doesn't believe in God. And once again how does Frank know God believes in Christopher? How does Frank know God loves him? He seems very confident in his claims, but if anything that shows he is capable of showing great confidence in things with no basis in evidence, which sets you up to be wrong. Even if you get lucky and you happen to be right, if you rely on that thinking surely you will get it wrong way more than you get it right, its just luck.

[@captainmarvelmsc7692]

Hitchens win the debate and the Calvinist did poorly

[@dasfndr]

I’m guessing it’s not available but if anyone gains access to Vatican archives please pull the Christopher Hitchens vs Mother Theresa testifying tapes for all to admire.

[@pedroporto6729]

Please do!! That must be pleasent to listem!

[@anghusmorgenholz1060]

I must commend Turek. His opening statement was a truly masterful Gish gallop. One of the best I've ever experienced. The sheer amount of worn out, meaningless, blithering " arguments" and "facts" he spews would exhaust all but the most practiced skeptics. All garbage of course, but undoubtedly in his mind his best and only chance against Hitch. Poor little fella.

[@StallionFernando]

This is an emotional claim/response not a rational/factual one, so why not try to explain why his arguments don't work? Assuming you can even comprehend them.

[@laulau5356]

Don’t feel sorry for Turek. I’m sure he doesn’t even know that he lost 😂

[@anghusmorgenholz1060]

@@laulau5356 how could he not. I was shooting for condescending, text lacks vocal nuances. Someday I may overcome it.

[@laulau5356]

@@anghusmorgenholz1060 I mean he doesn’t know he lost because people like this always think they went out there and killed it. Even when that clearly wasn’t the case. I went to a baptist school when I was younger. In highschool, they had dinesh d’Souza come in and debate a free thinker on exactly this topic. I wish I had told that guy he made some really good points, and he reached me that day. And I commend that guy for walking into the lions den. But dinesh spoke just like this guy. And everyone thought he won. But he didn’t! It was just the brainwashed audience. Hardcore baptists would also listen to this and think turek won. Because these arguments won them over at some point. And I think turek genuinely believes this stuff too.

[@anghusmorgenholz1060]

@@laulau5356 I to went to a Baptist school. Kindergarten and 1st grade. Unfortunately there were no ontological debates. But they did and I have no bad memories of the school quite the opposite in truth, but apparently in some sects of southern Baptist they view the left hand as I guess the devil's hand. Didn't find out this until I was 17 in basic training. And it solved the issue I was having on the rifle range. And went a long way to giving me some clue as to the trail of clumsy mayhem I still leave in my wake. And not one bad memory. I have an obnoxious memory. But it has soured me on church led/focused schools. If a bronze age superstition is having negative consequences 2000 years later it has no place whatsoever in the place where young minds are taught and still vulnerable to BS.

[@jgibson5041]

Based on this performance, perhaps it would be in Frank Turek’s best interests to decline future debates.

[@JaredibleProductions]

You’re right, Frank beat him too much that it’s embarrassing for all the others. 😬

[@yomilalgro]

😂😂😂

[@davedav214]

Turek Basically starts out by saying. If things were different they wouldn't be the same. WTF. ..How is that proof of anything?

[@leichtmeister]

Logic is not exactly the strongsuit of religiots.

[@yomilalgro]

LMAO 😂😂😂

[@lumpheadthump]

The religious apologists ALWAYS interrupt or shout over their opponent when their arguments are getting dismantled.

[@acosmicsimian3994]

It's almost too bad there isn't an afterlife because Christopher Hitchens is one man I'd love to share a few bottles of Scotch with. Atheism for the win!!

[@Fullyautomagic]

You never know

[@trainerd1]

I’m not sure Turek needed a MICROPHONE!!!

[@momoyagga]

"The Holy Spirit" 1:14:29 Speechless 😐

[@eduarchavarria]

I really admire Hitchens' patience wanting to debate people like Frank Turek and William Lane Craig.

[@Wag-ue]

I agree, why is Christopher even debating this scrub.

[@idontgetnotifiedaboutrepli2332]

Every time Craig appears it soaks I actually shout „CraaaaAAAAAAIIIIIggg!“

[@2fast2block]

Hitch didn't have much to desire except to get away from that clueless being. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@History_Is_Fiction]

@@2fast2blockwhat is your reasoning for commenting here? Like what’s the reason you tell yourself, in the inner voice that oddly sounds like the pets of many priests.

[@stonehouseguitars3869]

I have this thought all the time. He must have been so bored.

[@psyok]

the most replayed moment in the video being when Turek ends and Hitchens starts is simply poetic

[@paullever9219]

Every time poor frank opens his mouth, some fool speaks…

[@josephno1347]

Tureks matter of fact demeanor is naseating

[@barbara.sexaloid]

To him, make believe sky daddy is a matter of fact, so that means it should be obvious to everyone. 🙄

[@tb995]

🤦🏽‍♂️ a seal/soldier sacrificing his life for his friends is nothing like a human sacrifice to a needy deity.

[@pjdiver3]

That really was a disgusting attempt to earn points with the audience

[@Genesis-xd1id]

Thank you, seemed like the only reason to provide an emotional feeling to try to show people that god was trying to tell them something

[@racebannon5523]

Did anyone else think it's strange that Frank said Jesus came to make dead people live

[@JamesLangston-cr2wx]

The fool has said there is no God.

[@drrydog]

lol

[@daveshonk7702]

Turek brought a bowl of ramen to a gunfight

[@dingdongism]

Then he jumped around ranting about how Hitchens couldn’t explain how ramen could exist without a celestial restaurant.

[@henryng9406]

Please do not disrespect ramen with this piece of fecal matter.

[@amellirizarry9503]

Turek thinks that being materialistic means that one believes that everything is explained at the level of the atoms. He keeps asking how atoms can give us logical and moral, when it is obvious that this is not how it works and nobody has suggested that.

[@RobertASmith-yy7ge]

Amell Yrizarri then how does it work?

[@jdkhaos4983]

@@RobertASmith-yy7ge well step away from the quantum realm when talking about morality and look at our evolution and the way we structure society, and observe the usefulness of that behavior. You won't find morals in particle physics. No atheist says we don't have feelings or desires or empathy or any of that. We have it because our conditions demand it, minus those few psychopaths which seem absent of morals, who have faulty biological wiring due to the imperfect nature of our existence. We need morality to not just survive, but to thrive. We do much better in groups, and advance much faster as a species,, than to try to survive independently like animals.

[@mattyguitar22]

Is Turek deliberately misunderstanding or misinterpreting Darwin and Dawkins in his opening argument? 🤔

[@maxwell4431]

Yes, listen to the way he misquotes Hitchens in the same conversation. It's crazy to hear the actual quote and then compare that to turek's interpretation

[@Bluesruse]

Frank sounds like Bill Burr having an angry rant. Except Bill makes sense when ranting.

[@stevenhetzel6483]

Bill Burr*

[@jadezee6316]

i must say this turek guy has about the weakest argument i have seen in all these hitchens debates...

[@philip0602]

That's because you don't have answers to his precise and intellectual questions...and also because you are a moron

[@poozer1986]

@@philip0602 says the guy who appears to conscript to primitive dogmatic bullshit, that literally had no evidence to it

[@philip0602]

@@poozer1986 that shouldn't prevent fools like you to give answers..if he is illogical state where he is...else answer his queston fool...why should we entertain your bullshit?

[@philip0602]

@@poozer1986 hitchens the cry baby wss almost in tears...is that your hero you morons...

[@poozer1986]

@@philip0602 almost in tears? Whatever you have to tell yourself buddy. He was most likely drunk, and still made a fool of your idol.

[@Fullyautomagic]

Turek is the loudest person

[@mockingbird195]

Turek went 5 minutes over his time in the opening statement. Hitch had 2 minutes left!

[@2fast2block]

And? Does that make Hitch some thinker? 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@andjunglepunkthirteen760]

@@2fast2blockahhhh, the envious 2fast returns…

[@2fast2block]

@@andjunglepunkthirteen760 how the universe created itself and got around the laws I gave..."ahhhh, the envious 2fast returns…" I'm NOT envious of your answer.

[@user-jc8py7dw7r]

@@2fast2blockYou aren’t smart enough to post serious responses.

[@albertmorrow3645]

​@@2fast2blockscientific laws do not govern how the universe acts. They are DESCRIPTIONS of things we've observed about the universe.

[@DickDickstein]

Really...this moderator makes this not evne worth watching. HE gives them about 15 seconds to answer a question and just straight interrupts them both in mid-sentence. Moderators like that are just a hindrance to a debate. During the actual debate format by all means stick to time,b ut there is no need for these interruptions during Q&A.

[@lesbrown8099]

Terrific interview… thank you…

[@timmarrier]

2:05:25 - The dying words of a circus ringleader......well Frank, the Great Leprechaun at the end of the rainbow thinks you exist, and would love for you to be rich with his gold. Find him, Frank.......find him.

[@oldbk4281]

Turek is definitely one of the weaker opponents in these “debates” with Hitchens. Rabbi David Wolpe was far better. Sharpton was the worst.

[@PuffyCloud_aka_puffeclaude]

The very existence of apologists is a refutation of the definition of god that they defend.

[@krisi7562]

On reasoning and presentation it is hard to overtake Christopher Hitchens......His 'English accent' has little to do with it. Hitchens reasoning said in any accent would be equally persuasive.

[@teeceesmusicvideochannel1282]

Turek is a poor TV evangelist

[@cynphyll8272]

26:00 is where you want to start

[@danielmoose1273]

Turek's points are the proverbial 'tempests in a teapot' ...

[@INdifrnve]

Why are religious ppl so angry? Go believe what you want. Just leave the rest of us out of it.

[@Freddyfrm18]

Maaannnn the guy I don't like destroyed the guy I like.

[@2fast2block]

If you liked Hitch, did either of you deal with....The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, energy can only change forms, energy creation/destruction can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LofT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. Creation had to be done supernaturally at some point.

[@lumpheadthump]

This is why they should have debated with no moderator

[@barbara.sexaloid]

Turek: "God does exist, and I hate myself"

[@drrydog]

lolzzz

[@mu9284]

Though it’s true that Christopher lives on through the internet and the internet almost acting as a home of his where we can visit any time we want and have a small or long conversation. But still I miss his sharp intellect so very much. In my opinion no other atheist personality have the uncanny combination of wit and humour and razor edged word precision like Hitchens. Sir you will be missed forever and ever.

[@pedroporto6729]

Feel exactly the same!

[@2fast2block]

@@pedroporto6729 yep, and just as clueless as Hitch was. 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 yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@pedroporto6729]

@@2fast2block what is clear is that you don't understand the words you are using.. supernatural isn't a thing, just a silly way of showing you, like everyone else, don't know the answer. Also, using that nonsense in 2023, shows that you are not prepared to discuss the subject and should just say you don't even know what it takes to understand what to ask and "are just to proud to accept that, among other things."

[@2fast2block]

@@pedroporto6729 clueless one, I made it CLEAR. The laws I gave show creation can't happen naturally. We have one choice left, it had to be supernaturally. Very easy to follow but YOU don't like the results and have no logical/evidence-based alternative so you cry about it with nothing better to offer. It's what all you clueless beings do....cry.

[@History_Is_Fiction]

@@2fast2blockdon’t you have a Little Rascals meeting to officiate?

[@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony]

What best explains reality? Observation and description.

[@roberttomkinson8315]

Religious debaters always they provided evidence when they haven't because there is none

[@steveloafe]

You can justify morality without there being a God. The preservation of a species is predicated on the outcomes from the deeds that we call moral. Murder for example isn't necessarily a moral thing because like species do not kill themselves because they would cause their own extinction.

[@henryng9406]

Well said

[@jeroldpaquette9068]

Messages only come from minds, how brilliant!

[@whirledpeas3477]

Frank is a Carnival Barker, but funny

[@rampagingibex3181]

The universe wasn't made by God, it was made by my Aunt Merle.

[@seanrooney4847]

Turek is just insufferable

[@Fullyautomagic]

I like how Turek presents faith as a bad thing in the beginning. “It takes more faith to be an atheist”. We are not only better atheists but also believers.

[@berosi]

Theism and reality are two opposing "realities"

[@stevenhetzel6483]

You can't prove it one way or the other, so that's a faith-based statement you just made. Lul, it's like you completely ignored what Christopher said.

[@ellipse1001]

the Holy Spirit 😂

[@SuperAnimal1970]

Turek is contradicting himself Sooo Much, for anything to be eternal it has to have started, so Hitchens asking who created God is valid, is Turek saying there is a god before the god ?

[@anthonyz548]

Imagine of Christopher just stood there quoting all the scientists, physicists, etc. that support a rational explanation of the universe.... I imagine he'd still be talking now.

[@kennethramirez1267]

You don't want any of my wind, I politely decline. Funny Stuff

[@mahmoodmokhtari9355]

The level of the arrogance of some of these Christian preachers is beyond pale. And does this guy think that the louder & faster he talks the more the bs he spews becomes more believable? Thanks for the great Christopher Hitchens. RIP.

[@vernellmiller1176]

I guarantee you Chris wishes he could come back, but start over

[@zeldaofarel]

When the following writing appears in the clouds of Jupiter: "There is a God, and I'm him. I wrote the Bible, so follow it already." In English. Then I'll believe it.

[@jakethechef1]

I’m sure Frank thought the bit about the soldier was a mic drop, but it was sappy and sentimental; an appeal to emotion when the appeals to logic all fell short.

[@fernandoprieto1340]

when they start to debate one on one toward the end the moderator should have not interrupted them

[@Herandezbrothers]

After all this was a … Debate!

[@ScottDonnelly-tk7xv]

The end is really cumin on us,I love when his cheeky nature shows through

[@ForrestWest]

The Christian speaker is assuming right from the beginning that if the universe had a beginning something had to create it, while ignoring the question of where the Creator could have come from? Just an age-old religious ignorance on display

[@mockingbird195]

I love when there's no introduction of the moderator. Also, how do these debates not have more views??

[@merrybolton2135]

If you are seeing this 12 years later I hope see how Christopher shows how iron age thinking Turek has sounds . As a 85 year old with not long to go miss Christophers common since !!!!!

[@MrBoglocks]

Shit closing statement for Turek

[@OregonINK]

Frank must be tired from all the mental gymnastics he has to do to even try to make sense. Not saying he did but he definitely tried, it was honestly hard to listen to

[@un2mensch]

@TheDJKareem I find it intellectually disgusting that someone can say something as stupid as "if it has a beginning, it has a beginner", as if some-*one* has to be the cause, and not some-*thing*. And then his argument for why it isn't a "god of the gaps" argument is an exact version of the "god of the gaps" argument! It hurts to hear this.

[@nett103]

The big bag happened, so we are here. The big bang did not happen, so we could be here...The big bang did not have us in mind.