Hitchens • Blair • Is Religion A Force For Good • Part 1 • ©2010 Munk Debates
- 13 years ago
In November 2010 former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair defended the role of religion in global affairs, in a Canadian TV debate with celebrated atheist Christopher Hitchens.
Mr Blair, a Catholic convert, said faith was a force for good and it was "futile" to drive it out but Mr Hitchens argued otherwise. In a vote after the debate, the audience voted two-to-one in Mr Hitchens' favour.
It was Mr. Hitchens last debate. He passed December 15th 2011.
Words – Tommy Peters
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Mr Blair, a Catholic convert, said faith was a force for good and it was "futile" to drive it out but Mr Hitchens argued otherwise. In a vote after the debate, the audience voted two-to-one in Mr Hitchens' favour.
It was Mr. Hitchens last debate. He passed December 15th 2011.
Words – Tommy Peters
(Advanced appreciation is rendered for materials used without express permission of copyright owners)