Oct 27, 2009 a couple years ago i mentioned the online debate between douglas wilson and christopher hitchens. It features a debate between prominent antitheist christopher hitchens and douglas wilson, a presbyterian pastor of christ church, a calvinist christian church located in moscow, idaho. The entire debate tour was captured on film and the fruit is a forthcoming documentary called collision brilliant idea. Douglas wilsons and christopher hitchens involvement in the recent christian booksellers expo and wilsons involvement in this years conference with john piper is a significant insertion of wilson, and by association his kirk of north idaho, into the consciousness of broader evangelicalism. Christopher hitchens on abc discussing the rise of atheism 2009.
That leads me to this video, concerning the debate between douglas wilson and christopher hitchens. The key figures within the poststructuralism school were french philosophers. Christopher hitchensthe incomparable critic, masterful rhetorician, fiery wit, and fearless bon vivantdied today at the age of 62. 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. Collision is an american documentary film released on october 27, 2009. Christopher hitchens rollup of religion, atheism, and agnosticism. Rent collision 2009 starring christopher hitchens and douglas wilson on dvd and bluray. 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. 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. Collision by darren doane darren doane, christopher.
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. John lennox can historians prove jesus rose from the dead. A preacher and an atheist walk into a bar tony reinke. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits leading atheist. It is a pity that christopher hitchens was unable to reveal wilson s views in the debate. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Doug wilson debated on camera with hitchens in a movie called collision. Described by hitchens as a buddyandroad movie, it provides an overview. Christopher hitchens personally approved the edit of the film, calling douglas wilson, the most evenly matched and enjoyable opponent i have ever faced. He told me that all the good simple people in his novels, little nell, even the holy simpletons like barnaby rudge, are what he wanted to have.
Christopher hitchens interview on atheism vs religion with. I had watched the filmdocumentary collision before getting to the book so fully aware of what. English us espanol francais france portugues brasil deutsch italiano. I think wilson won by a significant margin, as hitchens failed to make a strong case and never really answered wilson s objections. 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. Below is their exchange, one in a series that will appear on our website over the course of this month. Theologian last fall, journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson.
Lives and worldviews collide as hitchens and wilson wittily and passionately argue the. In may 2007, leading atheist christopher hitchens and christian apologist douglas wilson began to argue the topic is christianity good for the world. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Collision min vimeo exclusive sneak peek on vimeo. Here is a list of the views of douglas wilson and his followers. We were quite enthralled with the dialogue and found the whole experience stretching and strengthening for the most part. But even that belief was itself something we determined by using and depending upon reason, in order to interpret scripture as teaching that the holy spirit would help us.
Filmed in a choppy, artistic style, this 80minute documentary dips into various aspects and topics on their debate tour. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Both participants are good writers and quite witty. 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. The title of this book is quite provocative, inviting a potential reader to be unsure what he is going to think about it. Last year, christianity today hosted a lively online debate between pastor and author douglas wilson my father, and christopher hitchens, popular author and leading. Hitchens debates conservative evangelical, nothing. Hitchens was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in the spring. The following is an excerpt from a play by professor remi dubuque. Christopher hitchens personally approved the edit of the film, calling.
This is the question posed to author, political journalist, and noted atheist christopher hitchens, and the source of debate between the outspoken opponent of religion and evangelical theologian pastor douglas wilson. 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. 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. Jun 11, 2007 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. 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. Journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson. Theologian douglas wilson and atheist christopher hitchens, authors whose books are already part of a larger debate on whether. Posted on november 10th, 2009 by staks recently, i watched the new dvd film, collision. Christopher hitchens on suffering, beliefs and dying the outspoken atheist, gleeful provocateur and writer who has skewered everyone from henry kissinger to mother teresa was diagnosed with cancer. Lives and worldviews collide as hitchens and wilson wittily and passionately argue the timeless. Since then, theyve been traveling around debating each other all across the country. Dec 16, 2011 doug wilson debated on camera with hitchens in a movie called collision.
You can be beaten with the arguments, that is you can be refuted or your arguments shown invalid or just wrong but th. Hitchens was a naturalborn debater he was a smart guy that simply enjoyed arguing. May 08, 2009 i appreciated listening to the debates between christopher hitchens atheist and douglas wilson reformed pastor. It covers the semination of morality and whether religion and christianity, in particular was necessary in that formation. Collision by darren doane darren doane, christopher hitchens.
Douglas wilson 19 uploaded by drkroenen2000 on aug 17, 2010 collision is a documentary film. The faith of christopher hitchens books and culture. It becomes more striking when one is familiar with the level of arguments presented by each man earlier in the debate, but this should suffice to show the nature of the mens. Below is an excerpt from the memoir on the subject of political apostasy. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing collision.
Our phone and email support are currently available, but may be experiencing delays. 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. Hitchens was the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of over 30 books, including five collections of essays on culture, politics, and literature. So what could possibly be meant by the faith of christopher hitchens. This thesis has not been submitted for any degree or examination at any other.
Why christianity is impossible to believe christopher hitchens. Christopher hitchens, a selfdescribed antitheist, and douglas wilson, a christian theologian, go headtohead in this wonderful documentary. Collision carves a new path in documentary filmmaking as it pits leading atheist, political journalist and bestselling author christopher hitchens. You can also find his obituary for hitchens on christanity today here. Finkelstein is currently writing a political memoir, which will serve as the introduction to a new edition of his book, the rise and fall of palestine, to be published by new press next year. Christopher hitchens on suffering, beliefs and dying. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title collision. Last fall, journalist, literary critic and proud atheist christopher hitchens went on a debating tour with pastor douglas wilson. The documentary collision pits leading atheist, political journalist and author christopher hitchens god is not great.
The film follows renowned author and antitheist christopher hitchens and pastor douglas wilson as they debate the topic. Christopher hitchens has died, doug wilson reflects. This series of public debates took place to promote their coauthored book. 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. In 2009, collision exploded onto the scene, changing the face of religious. 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. Download religion free how christopher hitchens and richard. John lennox christianity, the bible, and prophecy dan. I appreciated listening to the debates between christopher hitchens atheist and douglas wilson reformed pastor. The title refers to how exleftist christopher hitchens used to sign off his correspondence. The movie is named collision and its set for release today, october 27.
Theologian douglas wilson and atheist christopher hitchens, authors whose books are already part of a larger debate on whether religion is pernicious. Lives and worldviews collide as hitchens and wilson wittily and. In fall 2008, doane and crew accompanied hitchens and wilson on an east. Doug wilson on the death of christopher hitchens on vimeo. I had watched the filmdocumentary collision before getting to the book so fully aware of what to expect. Brief excerpt from the documentary collision with christopher hitchens and douglas wilson. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Of course we believed that the holy spirit was helping us. Douglas wilsons and christopher hitchens involvement in the recent christian booksellers expo and wilsons involvement in this years conference with john piper is a significant insertion of wilson, and by. Nov 14, 2009 collision is a documentary website here following the debate tour of christopher hitchens and douglas wilson. I have watched that debate a few times and i have a comment regarding it. Who won in the does god exist debate between william. World, which is a written debate between christopher hitchens and douglas wilson.
A couple years ago i mentioned the online debate between douglas wilson and christopher hitchens. The film follows the book tour of atheist hitchens and fundamentalist christian wilson as they debate each other on the question, is christianity good for the world. And the recent death of journalist and outspoken antitheist christopher hitchens was of particular importance to reasonable faith in that dr. Christopher eric hitchens april 1949 15 december 2011 was an englishamerican author, columnist, essayist, orator, journalist, and social critic. Cote divoire, egypt, france, germany, hong kong, india, indonesia. Mike licona christianity and science christer sturmark vs. Their debate is in the book, is christianity good for the world. Christopher hitchens debate with douglas wilson part 1.
The film follows the book tour of atheist hitchens and fundamentalist christian wilson as they debate each other on the question, is christianity good for the. Craig had a debate with him as well as a panel discussion, and i also had a brief meeting. John lennox bill nye debates ken ham, at creation museum can atheism save europe. Jun 30, 20 after christopher hitchens died in december 2011, douglas murray wrote in the spectator that hed had a talent for making us, his readers, want to be better people.
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