What began as a correspondence between atheist christopher hitchens and conservative christian douglas wilson has led to a coauthored book, a debate tour, and now a fascinating documentary. May 8, 2009 may 8, 2009 tony reinke spurgeon i appreciated listening to the debates between christopher hitchens atheist and douglas wilson reformed pastor. John lennox can historians prove jesus rose from the dead. Atheism, scepticism, rambles, doubt, secularism, and archive robertxlester. The two mavericks laughter, trust and discuss, publicly and.
In may 2007, leading atheist christopher hitchens and christian apologist douglas wilson began to argue the topic is christianity good for the world. So what could possibly be meant by the faith of christopher hitchens. Collision is a documentary website here following the debate tour of christopher hitchens and douglas wilson. Collision carves new ground in documentary filmmaking, as it faces the main atheist, political journalist and bestselling author christopher hitchens against the coauthor, satirist and evangelical theologian douglas wilson, as they go on the road for the exchange of blows on the question. The following is an excerpt from a play by professor remi dubuque. It features a debate between prominent antitheist christopher hitchens and douglas wilson, a presbyterian pastor of. Christopher hitchens personally approved the edit of the film, calling douglas wilson, the most evenly matched and enjoyable opponent i have ever faced. The movie is named collision and its set for release today, october 27. University of california, irvine, february 11, 1985. Christopher hitchens debate with douglas wilson part 1.
Does the god of christianity exist, and what difference does it make. In may 2007, leading atheist christopher hitchens and christian apologist douglas wilson. God is not great christopher hitchens audio book p1 duration. Here is a list of the views of douglas wilson and his followers. A couple years ago i mentioned the online debate between douglas wilson and christopher hitchens. Filmed in a choppy, artistic style, this 80minute documentary dips into various aspects and topics on their debate tour. Aug 08, 2017 wilson and hitchens discuss the antichrist and the beast over a beer.
The gloves come off in this electric exchange, originally hosted by christianity today, as leading atheist christopher hitchens author of god is not great and christian apologist douglas wilson author of letter from a christian citizen go headtohead on this divisive question. The documentary collision pits leading atheist, political journalist and author christopher hitchens god is not great. Oct 03, 2017 journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson. In fall 2008, doane and crew accompanied hitchens and wilson on an east. Oct 27, 2009 i just finished is christianity good for the world, which is a written debate between christopher hitchens and douglas wilson, pastor of christ church in idaho and a senior fellow at new saint andrews college. In 2009, collision exploded onto the scene, changing the face of religious. Last fall, journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson. Ct asked douglas wilson to weigh in on the life and death of the prominent atheist. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits.
Wilson is well known for his controversial work southern slavery, as it was, which he coauthored with league of the south cofounder steve wilkins. I just finished is christianity good for the world, which is a written debate between christopher hitchens and douglas wilson, pastor of christ church in idaho and a senior fellow at new saint andrews college. If you could post a diffrent link that would be great, the stagevu is not working even if i downloaded the divx player. It is a pity that christopher hitchens was unable to reveal wilsons views in the debate. Journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson. Wilson isnt one of those evasive christians who mumble apologetically about how some of the bible stories are really just. The documentary collision pits leading atheist, political journalist and author. May 08, 2009 may 8, 2009 may 8, 2009 tony reinke spurgeon i appreciated listening to the debates between christopher hitchens atheist and douglas wilson reformed pastor. This film is a newera classic for anyone involved in apologetics, culture, and speaking the truth clearly in the public square.
Nov 14, 2009 collision is a documentary website here following the debate tour of christopher hitchens and douglas wilson. Doug wilson vs christopher hitchens the documentary collision pits leading atheist, political journalist and author christopher hitchens god is not great. Is christianity good for the world wilson, douglas. Hitchens was a naturalborn debater he was a smart guy that simply enjoyed arguing. Christopher hitchens interview on atheism vs religion with. Dec 16, 2011 ct asked douglas wilson to weigh in on the life and death of the prominent atheist. Peter hitchens, a conservative anglican, will be debating his atheistic brother christopher hitchens on matters of faith, the war, and culture. Described by hitchens as a buddyandroad movie, it provides an overview of several days worth of debates following the release of their. How religion poisons everything against fellow author and. In 1992, he joined vanity fair as a contributing editor and he stayed with the. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits leading atheist. Doug wilson and christopher hitchens discuss the antichrist. Theologian last fall, journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson.
Christopher hitchens and douglas wilson and more breaking christian news headlines from around the world. Douglas james wilson born june 18, 1953 is a conservative reformed and evangelical theologian, pastor at christ church in moscow, idaho, faculty member at new saint andrews college, and author and speaker. Lives and worldviews collide as hitchens and wilson wittily and. Christopher hitchens personally approved the edit of the film, calling. Wilson believes that christianity is objectively good.
The rowdy literary bout piqued the interest of filmmaker darren doane, who sought out hitchens and wilson to pitch the idea of making a film around the debate. Theologian douglas wilson and atheist christopher hitchens, authors whose books are already part of a larger debate on whether religion is pernicious, agreed to discuss their views on whether christianity itself has benefited the world. Below is their exchange, one in a series that will appear on our website over the course of this month. Christopher hitchens was an englishborn american writer, essayist, and journalist, as well as an outspoken atheist. Douglas wilson this week my wife and i spent an evening watching collision, a documentary on the debates between christopher hitchens one of the proponents of the new atheism and douglas wilson a reformed pastor. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits leading atheist, political journalist and bestselling author christopher hitchens against fellow author, satirist and evangelical theologian douglas wilson, as they go on the road to exchange blows. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits leading atheist, political journalist and bestselling author christopher hitchens against fellow author, satirist and evangelical theologian douglas wilson, as they go on the road to exchange blows over the question. Lives and worldviews collide as hitchens and wilson wittily and passionately argue the timeless. Panel debate with william lane craig, christopher hitchens, douglas wilson, lee strobel, and jim dennison. Collision documents these two mens debates, discussions, and other events that fall under the topic that the movie is all about, is christianity good for the world. Panel debate craig, hitchens, wilson, strobel and dennison. The title of this book is quite provocative, inviting a potential reader to be unsure what he is going to think about it. It covers the semination of morality and whether religion and christianity, in particular was necessary in that formation. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert.
What doane didnt expect was how much hitchens and wilson would have in common and the respectful bond the new friendfoes would build through the course of the book tour. How religion poisons everything against fellow author and evangelical theologian pastor douglas wilson on a debate tour arguing the topic is religion good for the world. Douglas wilson i agree with dawkins, and i share his incredulity with christopher hitchens statement. John lennox christianity, the bible, and prophecy dan. Collision christopher hitchens vs douglas wilson collision is a documentary website here following the debate tour of christopher hitchens and douglas wilson blog. Oct 28, 2009 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing collision. Sep 02, 2008 i just finished is christianity good for the world, which is a written debate between christopher hitchens and douglas wilson, pastor of christ church in idaho and a senior fellow at new saint andrews college. Doug wilson on the death of christopher hitchens on vimeo. Christianity today the gloves come off in this electric exchange, originally hosted by christianity today, as leading atheist christopher hitchens author of god is not great and christian apologist douglas wilson author of letter from a christian citizen go headtohead on this divisive question. Everyone knows that christopher hitchens was the champeeeen professional wrestler of atheismno less aggressive than one of those guys, and quite a bit more articulate. Typical for hitchens, faith no more is a nice balance of lucidity and venom.
John lennox bill nye debates ken ham, at creation museum can atheism save europe. Described by hitchens as a buddyandroad movie, it provides an overview. Doug wilson presses christopher hitchens for the basis of his moral preachment and moral denunciations given an atheistic universe. Christopher hitchens talked about his career as a writer and social critic, as well as his views on religion, politics, international affairs, and journalism. A preacher and an atheist walk into a bar tony reinke. It is a pity that christopher hitchens was unable to reveal wilson s views in the debate.
Both participants are good writers and quite witty. Heres an excellent written debate between christopher hitchens god is not great and douglas wilson letter from a christian citizen on the topic is christianity good for the world. On march 23, 2000, bill donohue and christopher hitchens squared off in a fiery debate at new yorks union league club. Collision christopher hitchens vs douglas wilson collision is a documentary website here following the debate tour of christopher hitchens and. Christopher hitchens collision with god dangerous minds. A pastor, a contrarian, a humoristan unintimidated outsider, impossible to bully, capable of calling hitchens a puritan over a beer. Sponsored by the christian book expo and christianity today. Oct 27, 2009 a couple years ago i mentioned the online debate between douglas wilson and christopher hitchens. In fall 2008, doane and crew accompanied hitchens and wilson on. Douglas wilson 19 uploaded by drkroenen2000 on aug 17, 2010 collision is a documentary film.
But its also gracious to his current sparring partner, pastor douglas wilson, a senior fellow at new st. Rent collision 2009 starring christopher hitchens and douglas wilson on dvd and bluray. Christopher hitchens has died, doug wilson reflects. Wilson is well known for his controversial work southern slavery, as it was, which he coauthored with league of the south cofounder steve. Christopher hitchens, a selfdescribed antitheist, and douglas wilson, a christian theologian, go headtohead in this wonderful documentary. I think wilson won by a significant margin, as hitchens failed to make a strong case and never really answered wilson s objections.
Mike licona christianity and science christer sturmark vs. The image on our homepage features wilson, left, and hitchens in a mock arm wrestling match. Posted on thursday, april 3, 2008 tuesday, june 25, 20 by douglas wilson. He then moved to the us in 1981 and became an editor for the nation. Wilson and hitchens discuss the antichrist and the beast over a beer. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. He began his writing career in england as a correspondent for a socialist publication before writing for the new statesman. The documentary collision pits leading atheist, political journalist and author christopher hitchens. The faith of christopher hitchens books and culture. Collision is an american documentary film released on october 27, 2009. Since then, theyve been traveling around debating each other all across the country. The entire debate tour was captured on film and the fruit is a forthcoming documentary called collision brilliant idea. Videos panel debate craig, hitchens, wilson, strobel and dennison.
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