The real “miracle” is that we,
who share genes with the original bacteria that began life on the planet,
have evolved as much as we have.
- Christopher Hitchens, God is not Great
After reading an article of mine, which discussed God’s role in the universe, a friend recommended that I read the work of Christopher Hitchens. He is an intellectual, a journalist, and a proud atheist. He famously enters debates with religious leaders or advocates, and clearly comes out ahead (a quick YouTube search will confirm as much). On top of having a sharp mind, he has a cunning wit, and does not hold back for fear of insulting those on the other side of the debate, or those who watch such debates intently.
I recently came upon Hitchens’ 2007 book, “God is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything”. It turns out that Hitchens is every bit as forward as a writer as he is as a speaker. He devotes nearly the entire book to debunking various religious myths; from west to east, no religion is spared. The theme throughout is the notion that freedom of thought and expression have been repressed by barbaric religious leaders throughout mankind’s history, and it is time that such bullying come to an end.
