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Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
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Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 3:34 am (This post was last modified: December 16, 2011 at 3:41 am by Rokcet Scientist.)
Christopher Hitchens died of cancer.

Atheists owe him respect and a debt of gratitude.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16212418
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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 4:07 am
Christopher Hitchens was truly a hero of intellectual thought. One of the best orators and civil debaters I've ever heard. He's done so much for the atheist community in terms of gaining respect and admiration. He truly will be missed. R.I.P.
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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 4:13 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQorzOS-F6w
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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 4:49 am
A masterful writer and rhetorician, and a prophetic voice against the very worst kinds of religious ideology. I will always remember his interview with Jeremy Paxman, in which he seemed more lucid than ever. He will be sadly missed.

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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 8:07 am (This post was last modified: December 16, 2011 at 8:23 am by Norfolk And Chance.)
(December 16, 2011 at 3:34 am)Rokcet Scientist Wrote: Christopher Hitchens died of cancer.

Atheists owe him respect and a debt of gratitude.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16212418

Not just atheists, but everyone.

(December 16, 2011 at 4:13 am)aleialoura Wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQorzOS-F6w

A brilliant video.


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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 9:21 am
Best quotes:

“I am, I hope, never offensive by accident.”

- Christopher Hitchens
MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Palazzo/e/B07L44H19P

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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 10:27 am
I am still processing the sad news, having only just learned of it. It's hard for me to feel much of anything with the more personal losses I've had to endure; however my thoughts go out to his family and friends. That all sounds a bit too harsh and clinical, so I'll add that I've always admired Mr Hitchens' style of oratory and writing, and any programme featuring him always guaranteed my attention. He will be a tough act to follow and can never be replaced. Hitch, this drink's for you.
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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 4:44 pm
(December 16, 2011 at 9:21 am)little_monkey Wrote: Best quotes:

“I am, I hope, never offensive by accident.”

- Christopher Hitchens

Hey, don't forget this one:

“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
Don’t ask.

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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 5:04 pm
(December 16, 2011 at 10:27 am)Stimbo Wrote: There are three things it is impossible for humans to know.

Don't tell 'm!
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RE: Christopher Hitchens R.I.P.
December 16, 2011 at 5:21 pm
He definitely is a great loss.

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