"Please join us for a debate between God is Not Great author Christopher Hitchens and Barry Brummett (University of Texas at Austin) on the resolution 'Religion, as a literary value, is a force for good.'
Saturday, June 4, 2011, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (reception with light refreshments to follow) Hagey Hall, Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo.
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I can't wait for this exchange.
Added note: Jian Ghomeshi, radio host of CBC's Q will moderate, and some noted intellectuals will be in attendance to ask questions.
If anyone decides not to go and wants to sell their ticket, I'll pay twice what they did as an incentive. I really need to see him at least once in my lifetime. My e-mail is defaclt@hotmail.com .
Get out of bed you idle bastard!
s it just me or does the topic of this debate read as though it were a step back for religion? "Well, ok, so yes, as a document regarding truth it is unworthy, BUT, what about as a LITERARY source!? It must has some relevance here, though, right?" What's next? "Religion, as an a way to keep those in fear, is a force for good."
If anyone has an extra ticket or two, I'd love to take them off your hands. robfreitas583@hotmail.com
I bought my tickets the minute they went on sale.
Can't wait to witness Hitch up close and in person.
My hero.
I hope his health is with him.
Far as I can tell, his opponent has never published a book directly on this topic.......Win goes to Hitchens!
Full recovery Hitch, nothing less will do. Godspeed :)
Great news Christopher. I always knew Johnny Walker does wonders. Heres to a full 100% recovery!
You are well-loved. Thanks for being a voice of reason and courage.
I am thrilled to see he is out debating as I never thought I would see him live nor especially in Canada only 2 hours from my home!
Sigh. this is the day of my formal party theday after commencement. decisions...
Give 'em hell Mr. Hitchens.
And stick around, the youth need you.
Why do awesome people come to UW whenever I'm away?
Best of news on this day of royal solipsism that the Hitch is gearing up for another debate; Hitch pulls the rope that rings the death knell on superstition and caprice and hope.
will there be book signing opportunities?
Doh! I missed that somehow, in all of the excitement :)
Thank goodness - Texas averted again.
It's a very real university in southern Ontario.
I hope U Waterloo knows that more than just alumni want to attned. Got my tickets and I'm U of T alumni. Saw Hitch at the Munk debate. I do hope he is well enough to make this one.
The University of Waterloo is a secular university in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, best known for its faculties in engineering, math and computer science.
this is promising news!
Real university, one of the best in Canada.
Once more into the breach. :)
Nope...I'm not alumni and I just bought some.
U of Waterloo is in Ontario, Canada; 40 mins away from me in fact! =)
This news brings tears to my eyes. You are alive and kicking. I want to see much more people on this planet get "Hitchslapped"!!
Superb! Delightful! Let's raise a glass to that strong constitution! Hoorah!
What an auspicious name.
Is it a real University or just a shadow cast by a Theologial seminary? (forgive my ignorance).
I hope Christopher can make this event and is as well as possible.
Ah, great subject too. Can't wait. ----I almost think Hitch might argue in favor of the literature of religion. It would be a great curveball. So many of us atheists are all too willing to dismiss all religion as false and silly and yet not see the antropological angle that causes it: our imaginations, societal structure, communications and how they relate to "commonly held beliefs." etc--This is the real fun stuff. Anyone can assail "faith" and single out its flaws. That's why I love Hitchens. He isn't a scientist. He likes a fight on an intellectual level. Which is where this fight is best fought...
The Hitch is back!
WOW!! This is great news! Good for you, Hitch!
I like how the plan is more than a month away. It indicates only the very best.
I cannot believe this! I just bought my ticket! I live in waterloo, i thought i was never going to meet Hitchens in person before he... you know :(
Hallelujah! This news really brought a smile to me today.
Are tickets only available to University of Waterloo alumni? Sounds crazy but they don't really say.
Agreed. Hope this is a harbinger of good tidings with respect to his health. Perhaps he's being optimistic.
Not sure about this one. Hitch has been cancelling stuff left and right. Interesting resolution. I wonder who will oppose? We know Hitch loves the King James bible as literature.
Well I think this is very good news. It means his voice is obviously still functionable. But this worries me: "reception with light refreshments to follow"
Light refreshments???!?!?!?!? He really must be ill!
oh f*cking A. i'm getting on a plane. from new zealand.
Hooray!
I've finally got a good reason to visit Texas! I love you, Hitchens!
He's planning new stuff????!!!! You just made my day!!! Thank you, thank you!!!
I can't wait for this exchange.
Added note: Jian Ghomeshi, radio host of CBC's Q will moderate, and some noted intellectuals will be in attendance to ask questions.
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Can't wait to finally see this man kicking the ass of the religious in person ... Long live the Hitch!
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Was informed by Waterloo staff that due to health complications Christopher will no longer be able to make this event. He will do the debate via live video feed.
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