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British journalist, biographer and literary critic Christopher Hitchens writes for a variety of publications, including Slate and Vanity Fair. He is also a frequent contributor to Free Inquiry.
Hitchens was beaten by a pack of Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) thugs while on location in Beirut, Lebanon, after reportedly writing "F*ck the SSNP" across one of the party's posters. Hitchens was allegedly left with a limp following the attack.Wonkette: Hitchens Beaten by Lebanese Thugs, In Lebanon?
Fast Facts:
- Born: April 13, 1949
- Birthplace: Portsmouth, England
- Spouse: Carol Blue
- Alma Mater: Balliol College, Oxford University
- Highly critical of Mother Teresa
- Vocal supporter of Iraq War
Books
- 1984: Cyprus
- 1990: The Monarchy: A Critique of Britain's Favorite Fetish
- 1995: The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
- 1999: No One Left to Lie To: The Triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton
- 2001: The Trail of Henry Kissinger
- 2002: Why Orwell Matters
- 2003: A Long Short War: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq
- 2005: Thomas Jefferson: Author of America
- 2007: God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
Brief Biography
Hitchens began his writing career as a left-wing journalist for the New Statesman in the 1970s, and then moved to The Nation in 1981. In the 1990s, Hitchens began writing a series of biographies in which he harshly criticized his subjects, among them Mother Teresa, Bill Clinton, and Henry Kissinger. In 2001, Hitchens became a vocal opponent of radical Islam, and supported the War on Terror and later, the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In 2007, Hitchens published the bestselling book God Is Not Great which advocates atheism and humanism. Hitchens has referred to "all religious belief" as "sinister and infantile."
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Christopher Hitchens Questions
I just finished reading Dawkins, Hitchens and Harris...what should I read now? 11 Answers1. "The Demon Haunted World," by Sagan (this may be a bit light for someone that has already read Dawkins, and is more of a critical thinking primer). 2. I thi... read more
Christopher Titus!! What is your favorite Titus moment? (See inside for info about his special tonight). 1 AnswerMan I forgot all about him. I have his three seasons on dvd. Put one in when I read your question. The relationship between him, his idiot brother Dave and his ... read more
Who does the best Christopher Walken impersonation? 3 AnswersEddie Izzard in a dress http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF1ANzUmSv0 ... read more
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Watching 'Collision' with Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson. Interesting idea - not just the debate but those behind the debate.
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The Intelligence Squared Debate - Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry vs. The Catholics (Part 1/5) http://ff.im/-bVleg
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I favorited a YouTube video -- Christopher Hitchens Ilustrado e Legendado PT_BR (1 de 2) http://bit.ly/07KYlmE
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RT @BibleAlsoSays "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." Christopher Hitchens
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RT @BibleAlsoSays "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." Christopher Hitchens
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