Mar 19, 2009 yes, its part of the christian book expo. Ciats business expo and conference offers a unique opportunity for christian businesses to penetrate the exploding market of faithoriented buyers. Christopher hitchens is a well known author, journalist, and literary critic, noted for his iconoclastic wit, outspoken atheism and antitheism, fiery political temperament, and staunch antifascism not to mention a dramatic abandoning of the progressive left. I would not have troubled alexander had not journalists at the nominally serious times and bbc promoted the claim of a strange, spiteful book that christopher hitchens. Renowned atheist christopher hitchens clashed with christian theologian william lane craig in a saturday discussion over the existence of god. Mar 23, 2009 on saturday, charlotte and i went to the christian book expo in dallas at the dallas convention center. His fellow panelists were william lane craig, lee strobel, douglas wilson, and james denison. Screening of collision in dallas the american vision. If youre a christian school bent on bringing in an atheist to test students faith, why not shoot for the stars. Christian trade shows in association with christians in action international network and the international marketplace connection inc.
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 partners, and from chris matthews, a catholic, who said during an interview with taunton on his msnbc show, hardball with chris matthews, that the. Christopher hitchens quotes author of god is not great. 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. In this case, it was christopher hitchens, author of god is not great.
He wants the audience to believe that he has proven or at least made most plausible the existence of the christian god, not just any god. Christopher hitchens is a respected columnist, author, journalist, and visiting professor who holds an antitheist position. 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. Had totally intended to attend this weekends christian book expo at the dallas convention center, if only for the cameo appearance by the godless christopher hitchens. The main event of last months christian book expo, the debatepanel discussion does the god of christianity exist. Authorcolumnistprovocateurprofessional atheist christopher hitchens is coming to dallas this weekend. Apr 09, 2009 dallasjim 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 cbe had about ten percent of the number of visitors they were hoping for. Christopher hitchens appeared at a debate panel at the christian book expo in dallas, texas.
Evangelical publishers group to open inaugural christian book. The restless soul of the worlds most notorious atheist 9780718091491 by larry alex taunton. Dallasjim 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. This was a gathering of book publishing companies that featured over 200 hundred christian authors. You will see that this a gentle treatment of christopher hitchens.
Christian book expo 2009 with christopher hitchens. Mail on sunday columnist peter hitchens traces his journey back to christianity and tells how it led to healing a 50year family rift. A preacher and an atheist walk into a bar tony reinke. Hell speak during the firstever christian book expo, the morning news reports in a frontpage story. Hitchens had a debate in dallas at a christian book expo with four christian apologists, including craig, two weeks prior to the debate at biola. In dallas for the christian book expo recently, i had a view of dealey plaza and its most famous building from my hotel room, so the suggestion. I started blogging at the christian post in march 2009. The first christian book expo may wind up being the last. It is excellent and does a very fair job at presenting a candid look from both wilsons and hitchens perspective not just at debates, but also traveling to and from debates and even includes some of the home life of each men. I tried to be candid about my disappointment with the attendance but my continued enthusiasm for the event. My first article was titled atheism in dallas reprinted here and in it, i recounted my reflections after seeing the late christopher hitchens pitted against five five christian apologists. 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 jim denison pastor christian. Christopher hitchens was shaky in his atheism, new book.
Christopher hitchens owns the christian book expo 2009 youtube. I saw a screening of the entirety of collision at the christian book expo in dallas this past march. A panel of christian apologetics experts responds to an atheist critic with evidence from scripture, science, and history about why the faith is both reasonable and good. Hitchens responds with skepticism, but his remarks are a. On friday night and saturday night there will be screenings of the film, collision, a. Christopher eric hitchens, nicknamed hitch, april 1949 15 december 2011 was an english american author, essayist and. Video from hitchens last debate with dinesh dsouza, is here. Christopher eric hitchens april 1949 15 december 2011 was an englishamerican author, columnist, essayist, orator, journalist, and social critic. Renowned atheist christopher hitchens clashed with christian theologian. The athletes getting baptized were kavon frazier, 23, anthony hitchens, 25, and justin marchlillard, 24. That was the thinking at prestonwood christian academy, which landed christopher. 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. Christopher eric hitchens april 1949 15 december 2011 was an englishamerican author, philosopher, columnist, essayist, orator, journalist, and social critic. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.
Hitchens vs 5 christians at the christian book expo. May 14, 2016 excerpt from the faith of christopher hitchens in his new book, the faith of christopher hitchens. I have long since given up expecting goodreads to demonstrate a level of intellectual integrity one could expect from a soph. Where to find the real atheists christianity today.
Video and audio from christopher hitchens panel debate. Hitchens versus the christians guest contributor friendly. It was an honor to baptize 3 dallas cowboys who identify themselves as christ followers first, evans wrote on his facebook page sharing a video of the event along with the hashtags identity in christ and cowboy nation. Of the several panel discussions taking place, heres one that seems pretty wellbalanced.
I had the last word in this panel discussion and was able to summarize. Hitch always that as annoying as evangelicals were in the us, sometimes dangerously so when it came. In case you missed it, i blogged about the details of this book festival a month ago. You dont know christopher hitchens until youve read 125 books. However, one of the guests seems a bit out of place. Jul 12, 2012 during a debate held at the march 2009 christian book expo in dallas, texas, hitchens sat on a panel with four different christian apologists. The first was during a panel at the christian book expo in dallas. Hitchens to attend christian book expo relevant magazine. He and i both knew it was important for us to play fair in this debate which. Dying christopher hitchens considered christianity, new. William lane craig, douglas wilson, lee strobel, and jim denison.
Taunton, the executive director of fixed point foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to defence of the christian faith, was a friend of the author, columnist, essayist, orator, religious and social critic and journalist christopher hitchens. Famed atheist christopher hitchens to debate at christian. I plan to share my thoughts tomorrow here on my blog. He bought works from craig and hitchens for the book signing after the debate. The dallas cowboys on may 10 drafted the clearview graduate in the fourth round with the 119th overall pick. 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 jim denison pastor christian. Stan guthrie moderates a christian book expo panel with lee strobel, william lane craig, douglas wilson, christopher hitchens, and jim denison. 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. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in.
Atheists usually make two charges against christianity. William lane craig, lee strobel and christopher hitchens. Another 11,000 people listened to the debate via live feeds across 30 states and four different countries. Mar 19, 2009 dallas christian book expo includes some wellknown and expected guests like max lucado, j. Evil, the new atheism, and the god of the trinity the other.
Christopher hitchens rocks the christian book expo 2009 youtube. May 29, 2016 christopher hitchens and the christian conversion that wasnt a new book suggesting that the author of god is not great was halfway to christianity follows a long tradition of appropriation. In dallas for the christian book expo recently, i had a view of dealey plaza and its most famous building from my hotel room, so the. In march 2009 i attended the christian book expo in dallas in promotion of my then new book finding god read more.
This is the official website for cpe international 2020. Christian trade show a great opportunity to expand your. Dying christopher hitchens considered christianity, new book claims. For the first time, taunton reveals his intimate conversations with hitchens and the questions that followed a seemingly convinced atheist until the day he died. Plus, for the last month hes been going around the country sparing with religious and academic types about his book. View photos from the christian book expo event held march 1922, 2009 in dallas. The restless soul of the worlds most notorious atheist 9780718091491 by. Christopher hitchens, is christianity good for the world. Christopher hitchens at the christian book expo christian book expo 2009. Christopher hitchens and the christian conversion that wasnt. Renowned apologist and atheist debate does god exist.
Hitchens was the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of over 30 books, including five collections of essays on culture, politics, and literature. While i had a successful seminar and book signing, the event was, on the whole, a disaster. Ive decided that i will post my daily activities, so that you who cant attend can follow along vicariously. Excerpt from the faith of christopher hitchens in his new book, the faith of christopher hitchens. The discussion was the best attended event at the show, even drawing a few hitchens supporters from the dallas area.
Anthony hitchens dream of playing in the nfl is one step closer to reality. Listopia you dont know christopher hitchens until youve read. Having read our multiple daily reports from the hardworking april and stephen, you. I had invited dallas willard to speak to a group at the church. Christianity today examines current events and trends from an evangelical christian. Cpe does not release or sell attendee lists of any type.
Hundreds of publishers, authors and book lovers will be making their way to the christian book expo in dallas starting thursday for the firstofitstype book fair. Many have inquired if we will be hosting another onsite event. And i had the last word in this panel discussion and was able to summarize, i. Mar 25, 2009 for a few months now i have been working with a group of producers in the development of the film collision. Christopher hitchens owns the christian book expo 2009. And on the panel were doug wilson and lee strobel as well, and some other folks. Christopher hitchens and chris hedges discuss is god. Both gave really great arguments and were both winners on different points, but i think the theologian probably won out, said david beck, 36, an atheist for 18 years. Apr 05, 2009 this is the second time hitchens and craig have met over theological issues this month. Christopher hitchens to debate in dallas 32109 atheist nexus. The day christopher hitchens battled five christian. Unfortunately your browser does not have javascript capabilities which are required to exploit full functionality of our site.
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 four countries watched a live feed of the debate. Dallas christian book expo includes some wellknown and expected guests like max lucado, j. Is christianity good for the world christopher hitchens vs. 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. Mar 17, 2009 the christian book expo is a major event for those in the christian book industry. Hope to get more dallas atheists, antitheists, skeptics, or just hitchens fans in the crowd. Atheist author to battle christians at book expo nbc4. There will be tons of books and lots of authors there. Any offer you may receive to purchase an attendee list is not legitimate. 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.
Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. 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. A note on the craighitchens debate psychology today. Christopher hitchens, atheist author of god is not great, will be attending the expo and will take on christian apologists in a debate. Christian book expo draws meager crowd dallas news. Atheist hero christopher hitchens studied bible before his. This is one of the most unique debate presentations i have ever seen. 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. Atheist hitchens, apologist craig debate gods existence. Hitchens is a wellknown journalist who has worked for vanity fair, the nation and slate.
Hitchens was gracious, charming, and witty, but i was unimpressed with his. Those who love christian books are in for an unforgettable weekend, says mark kuyper, president of the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, which is sponsoring the. My website and blog were born a couple of years later. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. Well, i had a little bit of fun with the debate because two weeks before the debate i was on a panel discussion with christopher hitchens in dallas at this christian book exposition. After the meeting, gail and i headed over to the book expo floor. Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Mar 22, 2009 she wanted my take on the expo, since i am chairman of the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, the sponsors of the book expo. Does the god of christianity exist, and what difference do. While i have participated in traditional talkinghead debates, i found the approach taken by award winning music video director darren. Two weeks before the debate, i was on a panel discussion with christopher hitchens in dallas at this christian book exposition.
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