Hitchens shames the Dutch, welcomes Hirsi Ali to America

Writing in Slate, Hitchens implores the Dutch to stand up for their Enlightenment values and protect Ayaan Hirsi Ali from murderous Islamic fundamentalists:
The Price of Freedom: if the Dutch government abandons Ayaan Hirsi Ali, America should welcome her. 

Christopher Hitchens: reasons for anti-theism

Here is a video of Christopher Hitchens giving his best summary of why he’s not just an atheist, but an anti-theist.
Enjoy!

What do you do when the promise of eternal salvation isn’t enough to sucker kids into attending church? Set up free Halo.

Tomorrow’s New York Times is running a great article about how leaders at Protestant churches, including those from evangelical branches who’ve actively opposed video games, are using ‘Halo nights’ to induce kids to come to church.
I suppose the pastors, “desperate to reach young congregants,” have come to the realization that the mind-numbing and immoral 2000 [...]

Christopher Hitchens in Seattle: God is not Great

A fantastic video of Christopher Hitchens giving a great overview of his atheism, anti-theism, general disdain for religion, and the need for a new enlightenment. The video gives a nice sampling of what can be found in God is Not Great.  I suggest that you fast forward over the doofy man who introduces Mr. Hitchens. [...]