In this short clip, Douglas Wilson recounts his experiences debating Christopher Hitchens on a book tour for ‘God Is Not Great’ during 2007-08, and collaborating on a book based on their exchanges. He recalls a gentleman with a love for great literature and civil, yet electrifying debate. Doug and John, both admirers of Hitchens’ writing and oratory, consider which of the late authors’ arguments they found most challenging.
Find John and Doug’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/UZW3KfKujV0
Doug Wilson is a theologian, minister of Christ Church Moscow (Idaho), Senior Fellow at New Saint Andrews College, prolific author, and advocate of Christian education.
He has written almost 80 books on a Christian vision for life, plus multiple novels, children’s books, and collections of poetry, through the publishing outfit Canon Press. Doug also runs a regular blog and podcast. A firm Presbyterian, Doug uses the catchphrase ‘All of Christ, for all of life’ to encompass his various projects aimed at renewing a Christian culture.
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