Evangelical publishers group to open inaugural christian book. Christopher hitchens, atheist author of god is not great, will be attending the expo and will take on christian apologists in a debate. He also wrote the international bestsellers god is not great. How religion poisons everything, along with a bevy of christian apologists including william lane craig, james denison, doug wilson, and lee strobel. Already renowned as a political columnist for vanity fair, slate, and other. Both men stopped in to be interviewed by harris and moore about their upcoming debate. Kevin harris and zachary moore did a podcast from the christian book expo after a panel discussion which included both christopher hitchens and william lane craig. This is an old radio interview of christopher hitchens from the steve kane show recorded on april 7, 2009 after debating william lane craig. The last survey of student opinion found that of the 4,400 cadets, 85 percent were christian of one kind or another, 2 percent were declared atheists, 1. Christopher hitchens rocks the christian book expo 2009 youtube. Canon press and god is not great twelve books jim denison, wrestling with god tyndale more information about the 2009 christian book expo is here. Christopher hitchens was shaky in his atheism, new book. During the christian book expo in dallas last month, craig and hitchens took opposing sides in a panel examining does the god of christianity exist, and what difference does it make.
To read more about the elisabeth fritzl case that hitchens mentioned, follow the link. Atheist dan barker mutilates the christian in this debate on god. Of the several panel discussions taking place, heres one that seems pretty wellbalanced. View photos from the christian book expo event held march 1922, 2009 in dallas. Christopher hitchens owns the christian book expo 2009 defenitionblack. A new book says the impious author of god is not great might have been exploring faith before he died in 2011. Christopher hitchens at the christian book expo christian book expo 2009. William lane craig, douglas wilson, lee strobel, and jim denison at the christian book expo. Dallas christian book expo includes some wellknown and expected guests like max lucado, j. Hitchens to attend christian book expo relevant magazine.
Christian book expo 2009 with christopher hitchens march 21, 2009 does the god of christianity exist, and what difference does it make. Christopher hitchens and the christian conversion that wasnt this article is more than 3 years old a new book suggesting that the author of god is not great was halfway to christianity follows. Christopher hitchens and douglas wilson debate these and other questions in is christianity good for the world. Hitch 22, some confessions and contradictions, is an apt title for this book. In less than a monthmarch 1922, 2009the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa will host the firstever christian book expo cbe for short in dallas, texas.
In march 2009 i attended the christian book expo in dallas in promotion of my then new book finding god read more. 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. Christopher hitchens is one of the bestknown and most controversial writers and critics in the media. The christian book expo is a major event for those in the christian book industry. Notable atheist christopher hitchens at the christian book expo in 2009, on a panel tearing the limbs off the religious minded nut cases. The story goes that in 2009 he was surprised to see the phrase the late christopher hitchens beneath a photo of we are in the age of memoir, but so few deserve the time. He has been a columnist for vanity fair, the nation, and slate. Christopher hitchens was a contributing editor to vanity fair, slate, and the atlantic, and the author of numerous books, including works on thomas jefferson, thomas paine, and george orwell. Religious belief in the modern world with christopher hitchens and alister mcgrath.
Mar 19, 2009 dallas christian book expo includes some wellknown and expected guests like max lucado, j. Frank turek born november 20, 1961 is an american christian author, public speaker and radio host. Does the god of christianity exist, and what difference does it make. Christianity today examines current events and trends from an evangelical christian.
The cbe had about ten percent of the number of visitors they were hoping for. May 14, 2016 a new book says the impious author of god is not great might have been exploring faith before he died in 2011. Congratulations esv study bible the christian book expo s book of the year. Apr 05, 2009 christian book expo 2009 with christopher hitchens. Jim denison, theologianinresidence with the baptist general convention of texas, and other christian apologists debated renowned atheist christopher hitchens recently during the first christian book expo. The christian book expo, which will run for three days, features150 authorled workshops and seminars, as well as minievents and evening programming. Unfortunately they couldnt find any more creationists, so it wasnt really a fair fight. A friend of the late christopher hitchens offers insight about the promise of faith and the dangers of pride in this oneofakind look into the last days of the worlds most famous atheistnow in paper back. Mar 23, 2009 on saturday, charlotte and i went to the christian book expo in dallas at the dallas convention center. Hitchens versus the christians guest contributor friendly. Hitchens was gracious, charming, and witty, but i was unimpressed with his arguments. Christian butter head of the department of cardiology, immanuel hospital bernau brandenburg heart center pa to head of department christine meinecke immanuel hospital bernau brandenburg heart center ladeburger str. I havent seen the full video yet, but i figure some of you may enjoy this. Perhaps we should wait until the theists have enough muscle to take down hitchens.
You are currently browsing the tag archive for the christian book expo 2009 tag. Hitchens vs 4 christians at book expo 2009 1 of 12 youtube. Larssons magazine, expo, which has a fairly clear fictional cousinhood with millennium, was an unceasing annoyance to the extreme right. Christian book expo 2009 with christopher hitchens atheist. Christian apologist william lane craig and renowned atheist christopher hitchens went headtohead in a debate over the existence of god saturday night as thousands intently listened on at the soldout event and via live feeds. Renowned atheist christopher hitchens clashed with christian theologian william lane craig in a saturday discussion over the existence of god.
Stan guthrie moderates a christian book expo panel with lee strobel, william lane craig, douglas wilson, christopher hitchens, and jim denison. Although there are currently no plans for another event, please keep checking back on this site for the latest announcements on christian books and authors. Christopher hitchens owns the christian book expo 2009 youtube. The catholic church is a force for good in the world by.
Congratulations esv study bible the christian book expos book of the year. Im a liberal christian, and i dont take the stories from the scripture literally. Hitchens versus the christians video guest contributor. There is one thing you really have to admire about christopher hitchens, in addition to his sound views on the war on terror. Brandenburg heart center near berlin cardiology, cardiac. Posted on monday, february 23, 2009 make plans now to attend christian book expo 2009 p anelists will include nationally bestselling authors christopher hitchens antitheist, journalist, lee strobel christian apologist, douglas wilson christian apologist, coauthor with hitchens, william lane craig professor christian philosopher and. Unfortunately your browser does not have javascript capabilities which are required to exploit full functionality of our site. From left to right, zachary moore, kevin harris, and christopher hitchens. Special live at the christian book expo click the link and scroll down a bit. Christian book expo 2009 with christopher hitchens. On saturday, april 4th, biola university will host a debate on the existence of god between atheist author, christopher hitchens, and christian philosopher, william lane craig. Udover christopher hitchens er tilstede william lane craig, douglas wilson, james denison and lee strobel at the christian book expo 2009. Hope to get more dallas atheists, antitheists, skeptics, or just hitchens fans in the crowd.
Atheist author to battle christians at book expo nbc4. Hitchens vs 4 christians at book expo 2009 5 of 12 youtube. Hell speak during the firstever christian book expo, the morning news reports in a frontpage story. Video from hitchens last debate with dinesh dsouza, is here. Hitchens was the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of over 30 books. Unlike traditional publishing trade shows, this one will be open to the public. Dying christopher hitchens considered christianity, new. Collision is an american documentary film released on october 27, 2009. Mar 17, 2009 the christian book expo is a major event for those in the christian book industry. You can check out our coverage of the events in several news pieces weve posted in our news section. Christopher hitchens, one of the new atheists and counted among the four horsemen alongside richard dawkins, daniel dennett, and sam harris, died from esophageal cancer on december 15, 2011.
Christopher hitchens owns the christian book expo 2009. Mar 02, 2009 if youre in the dallas area march 1922, 2009, you might want to sign up to attend the christian book expo, a rare national christian book fair sponsored by publishers being held at the dallas convention center. While i had a successful seminar and book signing, the event was, on the whole, a disaster. A universe from nothing by lawrence krauss, aai 2009 duration. Christopher hitchens and the christian conversion that. Apr 05, 2009 a couple weeks ago, at the christian book expo, four christian apologists including lee strobel and william lane craig debated one atheist christopher hitchens. However, one of the guests seems a bit out of place. Brought to you by the evangelical christian publishers association christian book. Brought to you by the evangelical christian publishers association christian book award. Mar 24, 2009 on saturday i had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion at the inaugural christian book expo in dallas involving outspoken atheist pundit christopher hitchens and four christian.
Is christianity good for the world christopher hitchens. See him mix it up with christians at the recent christian book expo. There will be tons of books and lots of authors there. Christian book expo 2009, christopher hitchens, douglas wilson, james denison. The book, published by christian publishing house thomas nelson, is proving popular among evangelicals, winning praise from douglas wilson, another of hitchens christian friends and debate. Hitchens was the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of over 30 books, including five collections of essays on culture, politics, and liter. Christopher hitchens to debate in dallas 32109 atheist. More information about the 2009 christian book expo is here. Main habit a poem by jane hirshfield march 21, 2009 smackdown. Many have inquired if we will be hosting another onsite event. Christopher hitchens lived enough for 10 lives he was a revolutionary, journalist, provocateur, vagabond, contrarian, essayist, raconteur, socialist, intellectual, atheist. Due to an overwhelming response and a sold out auditorium, the university has decided to webcast this event.
Christians book expo 2009 christopher hitchens vs lee strobel, douglas wilson, james denison, and william lane craig. An estimated 4,000 people packed the universitys gym to watch the event while an additional 6,000 from around 120 church sites from another thirty states and. Christopher eric hitchens april 1949 15 december 2011 was an englishamerican author, philosopher, columnist, essayist, orator, journalist, and social critic. Christopher hitchens is a respected columnist, author, journalist, and visiting professor who holds an antitheist position. William lane craig, lee strobel and christopher hitchens. Mar 22, 2009 the panelists included the british atheist christopher hitchens, author of the bestseller, god is not great. He is the author of two books correct, not politically correct and stealing from god and coauthor of two more with norman geisler i dont have enough faith to be an atheist and legislating morality. Aug 20, 2011 in march 2009 i attended the christian book expo in dallas in promotion of my then new book finding god in the shack biblica, 2009. This was a gathering of book publishing companies that featured over 200 hundred christian authors. Georg fritz has been the head of the department of anesthesiology, intensive care medicine and pain management since august 2006.
Apr 07, 2009 christopher hitchens at the christian book expo christian book expo 2009. He is the author of two books correct, not politically correct and. Published on mar 23, 2009 a short clip from the christian book expo 2009 panel discussion that took place march 21, 2009 at the dallas convention center. For the first time, taunton reveals his intimate conversations with hitchens and. Did christopher hitchens reference magick in theory and. Just as the christian book expo is one of the largest events on the nations publishing calendar, so the lone star state commands such a big share of the american textbook market that many. May 22, 2009 notable atheist christopher hitchens at the christian book expo in 2009, on a panel tearing the limbs off the religious minded nut cases. Christopher hitchens, is christianity good for the world. Authorcolumnistprovocateurprofessional atheist christopher hitchens is coming to dallas this weekend. I found the standard answers by the christian panelists to be pathetic, really pathetic. At the time of his death, christopher hitchens was the most notorious atheist in the world. Video and audio from christopher hitchens panel debate.
Described by hitchens as a buddyandroad movie, it provides an overview of several days worth of debates following the release of their. Even though it starts like a regular autobiography and goes on to be one in the end, its not linear and complete. On friday night and saturday night there will be screenings of the film, collision, a. Recording apologia at the christian book expo in 2009. Yet while he railed against god on stage, he maintained meaningfulthough largely hidden from public viewfriendships with evangelical christians such as francis collins, douglas wilson, and the author larry alex taunton. Having read our multiple daily reports from the hardworking april and stephen, you. Over on apologetics 315, ive found links to video and and audio from the recent debate panel from the christian book expo in dallas, tx. Apr 09, 2009 jim denison, theologianinresidence with the baptist general convention of texas, and other christian apologists debated renowned atheist christopher hitchens recently during the first christian book expo. Christopher eric hitchens april 1949 15 december 2011 was an englishamerican author, columnist, essayist, orator, journalist, and social critic. Purchase christian books and products from a retailer near you. Mar 18, 2009 antitheist, author and journalist christopher hitchens is scheduled to take part in what will likely be a very lively discussion at this weekends christian book expo at the dallas convention.