Hitchens vs Blair - Munk Debate, Religion
"The Debate: In a world of globalization and rapid social change does religion provide the common values and ethical foundations that diverse societies need to thrive in the 21st century? Or, do deeply held religious beliefs promote intolerance, exacerbate ethnic divisions, and impede social progress in developing and developed nations alike? To encourage a far-ranging discussion on one of human kind’s most vexing questions, the 6th semi-annual Munk Debate will tackle the resolution: be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world." Munk Debates
"It was a debate on religion in Toronto. I remain in awe of Hitch's energy. A BBC summary of the debate can be listened to here. The videos continue here: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8. And here is Hitch again on the subject of the Washington novel. In chemotherapy at 61, he has the tenacity of most healthy people in their twenties." Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic