Christopher Hitchens - The Best of the Hitchslap - Part Two
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- I have been working on this video for some time, and had planned to upload it today as the rendering completed just yesterday morning. When I heard the sad news of Professor Hitchens' death late in the evening, I struggled with the thought of canceling this upload. It seemed somehow opportunistic to release a video so soon after, even if this coordination was not intentionally planned in advance. The beginning of this video especially carries a different meaning now that this news has reached all of us.
In the end, I decided I could cope with this feeling of unease in order to share more of his thoughts, provide a moment of reflection, and pay humble tribute to the man that is an inspiration to me and so many others. If the first video was a general critique of religion, this edition is aimed at responses to common complaints non-believers hear again and again.
Mr. Hitchens, your contributions to the struggle for liberty, equality, rationality, and freedom will never be forgotten. Your forcefulness, wit, and intelligence gave me the strength and courage to argue for these ideals in my own life. That you have done the same for so many is your great and immortal contribution to mankind. These seemingly small victories are what change the world; one action, one mind at a time, until the tide cannot be held back any longer. Your actions and words have moved us ever closer to that point. Thank you.
"The mockery of religion is one of the most essential things.."
Indeed
A man whose ferocious intellect was matched only by his ferocious courage.
To any person who said something like "well that's what he gets, God punished him"
If you do not understand why that statement is beyond highly ironic, and how it exactly proves his point, you're too far gone.
His death was devastating to so many of us. I think Hitch was the most important and influential public intellectual of our time. I've read every book and letter I could find and I've never been let down by his tremendous and graceful writing. We all miss you Christopher.
Well the afterlife claims are useless as no one can prove any of it, so I will not waste the one life I'm know for sure I have worrying and stressing about a place I might end up for simply thinking for a split second that the holy spirit doesn't exist! How preposterous is that!
You are right, I am amazingly happy that his work will live on and inspire people, I just wish He was around to write more, and talk and debate more, I mean, I just miss him, and it's extremely sad, as he was one of my heroes.
I agree with both of you. Christopher Hitchens' death was absolutely devastating, and it is a damn shame that we do not have him around anymore to teach the world in a way that only he could. Yet we should also rejoice at the fact that his work does indeed live on, and continues to change the lives of so many people. His debates and books are one of, if not the main works that converted me to Atheism.
@@tyler5642 If no one can prove that the afterlife exist it doesn't exist. Not being able to prove it's non-existence is a useless thought lmao.
More importantly, his life was devastating to the religious.
This man passed just around the time I converted from fanatic Baptism to strict anti-theism.
I wish he were still around. The human body is a beautiful product of nature, but it is unfortunately riddled with many weaknesses and vulnerabilities. I guess his heavy drinking and smoking caught up to him.
Rest easy, glorious bastard.
+The_Indomitable Lion conversion? strict atheism? hang on atheism is not another faith ...
don't worry I got that ...just teasing
Something similar happened for me with Carl Sagan. At least the written records survive. And we can have *cough* faith that others will turn up as long as we need them.
If you like him, if which i did so so much, try Darwins "Pit Bull" Proff Richard Dawkins. These two were often unleashed onto the self righteous religious groups in extremely good debates. Dawkins carries on to this day, and is feared across the religious world!
Happy viewing....
I guess evolution didn't work out too well for him.
Fucking verbal judo at its best! Miss you Hitch.
Caesar Augustus Verbal judo. I like that.
Caesar Augustus Fits very well. He would use whoever's own momentum/words and just use them to put them on their asses.
+Caesar Augustus Verbal Jihad is more apt.
He deserves to be counted among the men who lifted the chains of peoples minds. He was a true fighter for humankind.
R.I.P Christopher Hitchens sadly he did not live long enough to see the rational, logical, united world he dreamed of.
Even more sadly, we likely won't see it either.
"United" - Hitch would have *hated* a "united" world. He was a believer in both teh inevitability and goodness of conflict, debate and disputation.
Greg H Trolllllllllll
No...you're an idiot
I hate to be pedantic but R.I.P.? Hes not resting, hes dead and I very much doubt he would say otherwise. And unfortunately, I doubt any of us will get to see a rational world! appreciate the sentiment tho.
I miss Christopher Hitchens more than certain dead relatives of mine.
~John Mulaney
I love how Christopher refers to his audience as brothers and sisters.
We're all one big family - unless you wish not to be.
Where can i find that?
@@andrewh7596 ?
@@Antiorganizer john mulaney saying he misses christopher hitchens
@@andrewh7596 Don't we all?
Dude it just fucking breaks my heart to hear his voice like that.
If I was a theist I would have thought twice before having a go at Hitchens. He destroys any argument in seconds, a truly brilliant man.
My father died of cancer half a year ago.. this video of this great man made me cry and think of him.
Rest In Peace my good sir.
Not likely.
Cory Comelio
I'd beg to differ. He would of went easy knowing he wasn't about to be judged by a pretentious asshole after death.
Try "He would have gone...", and perhaps do without the abuse? - you would have a bit more credibility if you were civil and used the English language correctly.
Barbara Trehy
Both words would work in this context. I do not seek credibility. I am an animal, I am not civil.
FINIKY civility is important. It leads to coherency. What you’re advocating is some kind of animalistic freedom. Anti-theism is much more than that. (Think about it, animals - creatures of the animal kingdom - aren’t anti-theists or atheists in the same way that they are not theists or things capable of following theistic doctrine). Civility towards your fellow humans, even the incredible obtuse and uncivil ones, promotes equality which allows viewpoints to be heard (that can then be embraced or discarded on their merit). You’ll note the civility of Hitchens throughout these clips. You should do the same, not because you have been told to do so or wish to blindly follow him, but because rigorous intellectual debate is enabled and everyone benefits. That’s a contract unaffected by religious beliefs. You should honour it.
Its impossible not to be sad about hitch not being here, the first part of the video was depressing. miss the hitchslap, no one will ever do it like him.
He changed my life... for the better. I used to live my life, watching myself instead of being myself. I was taught that I was always being watched, so I lived my life with the experience of watching myself as if I was watching and judging my behavior like God saw me and what would he think... Watching all of the videos I could, including the debates for 4 months... last year 2015 was a freeing year for me. Since then, I haven't experienced life as a 3rd person in quite a long time. Now, the drivel I was fed all my life is comical. I teach my daughter the truth, instead of fantasy.
congrats on walking out of religion
Well said.
Christopher Hitchens was a person who literally changed how I looked at the world and the manner in which I wanted to live my life. I don't know how well he will be remembered by history, but I will never forget what his wisdom and integrity have taught me until the day I die. This was a truly great man and I will tell my children about him one day.
The best orator I have ever heard! His way with words and his voice has made me listen to his books more than once..
My favorite section is 20:32 to 22:22, which is nothing less than an answer to the question "what is the meaning of life?":
"The discussion about what is good, what is beautiful, what is noble, what is pure, what is true ... that is the only conversation worth having."
This moves me to tears, and fills me with both sadness that Christopher Hitchens is no longer among the living, and a profound joy in his works and his words and his memory. May he never be forgotten.
"Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty and wisdom will come to you that way."
I think thats the perfect summary of what he stood for. And the best way to end a fitting tribute, well done sir.
To see the decline of this man was an amazing spectacle. The stoicism that he displayed during this time was amazing.
I'm going through a rough patch at the mo and watching videos of the Hitch almost brings a tear to my eye. I miss him, and I have never missed a public figure that I've not met; not even slightly.
He was a man who lived, really lived, His life, at least to me, is THE perfect example of 'the good life'; thirst for knowledge, love of intellectual cut-and-thrust, literature, art, science, philosophy; good friends, good food and, of course, good drink.
Sorry for the sentimentality, thanks Hitch.
I hope you pulled through and are doing better now!!
What an incredible human being. Every word he says is brilliant. Thank you for being a part of my life Mr Hitchens.
A beautiful mind that speaks from the well of straight integrity regardless of results, not seeking approval or caving from a fear of offence, and in a relaxed manor of pure truth. Very enjoyable.
The Great Mind of Christopher Hitchens. Loved by many, Dearly Missed by All. 🇩🇪
he was such as class act when putting people down. So clever, witty and even genius!!! sorely missed!!!
i will teach my kids to celebrate on this mans day of birth. And i'll tell them to mourn the day he passed away. Christopher, you were the greatest.
I discovered Mr Hitchens quite late, only a few years before his death, but I was completely taken with his magnificent writing and his intellect. Didn't always agree on his point of view on things, but his eloquence and just the way he presented things was fascinating and engaging. I miss him and at times grow despondent that I will never see someone as gifted as him again in my lifetime.
I sincerely wish this man had lived long enough for me to meet him... what a beautiful mind.
I've watched almost every Hitchens video I can find and I can't agree with you more. He's been a HUGE inspiration to me in encouraging me to think for myself and be critical of religion. Despite never having met him personally, I feel like I know him balls to bones. And if there is a hell, I wouldn't mind spending eternity in his company.
This man was a treasure to humanity
He certainly was
You are right. And treasure is so hard to find. RIP HITCH.
Fuck Hitchens death was a big loss and I worry about the world without him in it.
i know, his loss was like new yorks loss when Big L and Pun died
Ryan Lodger Ah, sarcasm, refuge of the uninspired... whatever became of wit?
gatobalbieri to be fair, sarcasm is only uninspired and witless when used by those who aren't good at it.
i was being serious, literally after those 2 died nobody paid attention to NY hip hop anymore, I'm giving Hitchens the utmost respect by saying his loss was big for the atheist community because he stood up for what he believed in and was respected. I am comparing his loss to the most devastating losses in another type of culture, i dont understand how i said anything wrong or sarcastic
Ryan Lodger speaking for myself, i didn't understand the references as i'm dismally unversed in the hip hop scene, so i wasn't able to judge your comment (i get it now!)
but i couldn't let gatobalbieri's dismissal of sarcasm as an art form go without rebuttal.
May he rest in peace and many of us follow in his reason in trying to dissolve the many fallacies being presented to the masses.....
Agreed!
To say rest in peace you applying there is life after death.
@@darthcrowley5561 materialists and secularists can still express sentiment.
I firmly believe there is nothing after death, though I will still offer a “rest in peace” for the sentiment of it. It’s just to convey good wishes and deference to people we respect. Don’t take it so literally :)
he saved my life by making me think and removing god from my life. THANK YOU , MR HITCHENS
It still hurts me terribly too see the the great Hitch in that condition he was in at the beggining of this video and at the end of his life............He truly had a 100% profound positive impact on my life..he changed my outlook on life for the better and I will forever feel that I owe a debt of grattitude to him..........Love you always Christopher...........XOXOXOXOX!
and I still miss him, and almost cry when I see his last speech
I only just got to know about this man, and yet I really miss him. Inspiring person!!
If this is blasphemy to you, it's a blast fa' me, too!
Love it.
+Docktor Jim We have a winner.
Nice!
Amazing man. Can't get enough of him.
Thanks JediJesseS for putting this together. It is of great importance that we keep spreading Hitchens' words. What a brillian mind. What clarity. I have yet to see any religious argument holding up to his scrutiny. What a great loss when he left us at such an early age. The world would be a much better place if people gave up their stuuuupid religious beliefs and, as Hitch said, started thinking for themselves!
That man encompassed the very meaning of a beautiful mind
Beautiful mind is spouting words that send others and yourself to hell?
@@blitzwing1 biased words don't mean they are true. Sure sacrificing animals seem pointless today but back then that was their way of life. This was how God worked through people. I know it seems unlikely in this age of science but it's the way it is.
@@TheTazzietiger yes it does. Listen to other atheists with near death experiences that went to hell and back. Listen to the atheist that met with God and told Him she does not like Christianity and God laughed. Listen to these people who felt incredibly loved when they were with God. Religion is simple. It's an organized way to live lovingly. Christ is truth. Everything He stated is good.
@@MaestroKong hahahahahaha be quiet
@@LifeOfRy My truth will not be silenced by deceived atheists. You are deceived. And I will break you free from it the best way I can.
A great great man, deserving of a memorial speech and much more.
I miss him! We need someone who is so articulate!
I just found out about CH about a week ago and right now I've lost count of how many of his videos I've watched. When I found out a few days ago that he passed away less than a year ago, it makes watching the very first minute of this video very eerie, you can physically see that he was weak and ill and didn't have much time left but was still dedicated to educating people until his last breath. The very last statement of this video is very appropriate I think, thank you for posting, so much.
There is no-one to replace this brilliant man!
The "you too what luck" line is my favorite.
I am genuinely saddened by Christopher's death. What a great loss.
I'm in a strange place. I get along really well with my pastor from my childhood as well as my bible college roommate from 16 years ago. I don't feel religion poisons EVERYTHING but I do feel it is a cancer to reason. I often don't like the way fellow atheists treat upstanding, thoughtful, intelligent, kind people of faith.
Then I watch or read Hitchens. What a guy. Just fucking brilliant. Makes me proud to be an atheist.
Thomas Bergere If only they'd see that!
We treat religion that way, not the religious individuals. You can't go by these keyboard atheists. I cringe more at atheist bigotry, than religious bigotry because I get lumped into a group with them. If you encounter atheists berating the religious, and not the religion, then turn tail and run...they are no better, and no different.
AtheisticConclusion I judge religious people based on their actions just as I do religion for permitting them.
Devdraco Good for you
You don't think people do the same?
Mr Hitchens was, and still is, thanks to youtube, a great man. Thank you for this video.
The annihiliation of Dinesh D'Souza at 17:58 is something to behold
Lou Zermonster lol, it's so good it brings a tear to my eye.
Dinesh should STILL be in jail, but Trump so nothing is as it should be
Gabryal Sansclair is a moron Trump 2020
Christopher Hitchens, you are the MAN.
My heart hurts that he’s no with us. We needed his courage and wisdom more than ever now. He was and still is my hero.
There are many Christopher Hitchens compilation videos but this is probably my favorite of them all!
Pretty much the only life after death: the impact we have on our fellow humans.
Hard to fathom that it was over 3 years ago. You are sorely missed, sir.
*giggling lightly at me speaking to the construct of him which I nurture in my mind
Cherie Olivia Anondananda LONG LIVE The Hitch Cherie!
Keep that imagery afloat. It's important stuff
Thanks for this wonderfully put together tribute. Hitchens is so missed by so many. His words live on, and I feel I will re-read his books and watch videos to keep him alive, because his mind and ideas will not die.
After watching the video and reading your comment, Jesse, I just wanted to thank you for uploading this footage. I also wanted to thank all of my fellow skeptics, non-believers, and atheists for sharing in the memory of Christopher Hitchens through coming together here and watching this collection of videos. It truly amazes me just how many views these videos get, and I find it incredibly encouraging that so many of us atheists aren't just opting out of religion and then sitting idly while hoping that others will get out too. I see now that many of us are actively challenging the illogical status quo, but not through evoking baseless fear of metaphysical wrath; instead, we are simply telling them what is, can, and already has been proven in the universe, and for which the pieces of literature known as "holy texts" simply cannot account for. Thank you to all of you for carrying this struggle with me.
Immense Christopher Hitchens... It's all which can actually come out of my mouth after this
I agree with others, Christopher had a profound effect on many lives, including my own. The loss of him is truly tragic as he was in fact a genius and if I may say, a hero. I've lost many friends due to my alignment with Atheism, which proves Mr. Hitchens was and still is spot on. Thank you for this impressive compilation.
"You surrender in your own name. Leave me out of it."
Truly one of the great minds of our time, it's a shame that we lost him so soon.
That was an absolutely incredible final clip. Words to live by.
I just think it's cool that his words live on. I had never heard of Hitchens till about 3 months ago.
The poison of religion is so deep inside the veins of humanity that fighting it takes enormous courage, perseverance and dedication. Christopher Hitchens was fighting against the odds but fighting nonetheless. If that is not good, beautiful, noble, pure and true, I don't know what is.
making extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence requires extraordinary arrogance
Making extraordinary claims
Without any evidence
Requires below-average IQ.
@david wyn-jones Extraordinarily intelligent people don't make claims without evidence because they have the good sense not to.
@david wyn-jones Just a simple fact. Not putting myself in that group, dear.
@david wyn-jones Who's one? Is it you? Why are you speaking about yourself in the third person. Don't speak in gibberish for no reason. It's a simple fact. One doesn't need to be an expert to know that to make a claim without evidence to support your position is not sensible. See the correct usage of 'one'?
@david wyn-jones I'm really not sure that I do
This is possibly the greatest video on TH-cam! That last speech gave me shivers.
Simply one of our greatest thinkers of our time. Thanks for creating this montage and let us not forget him. We need to keep him alive in future generations.
One of the finest humans I ever had the pleasure of hearing. RIP, Hitch.
I just learned that he died and I only ever first heard of him last night... It's not fair! He was a genius and dammit, almost NO ONE has the courage to say what he said!
2:21 - Cracks me up every time. What a guy, what a badass nemesis against pernicious sophistry.
Rest in peace good sir knight, and thank you, amicus meus.
It breaks my heart to see such a perfect example of wisdom, of conciense and of intellect to be met with such and end like Christopher had.
Not a coincidence I tell you.
His father had ,the same cancer , his lifestyle alcohol caused it, not God or some other fantasy justify it.
You were definitely right to upload this. He lives on in a fantastic montage of reason and truth. Thank you!
Whether you liked Christopher Hitchens, loved him, or even hated him, as many did and still do, you surely had to always respect this man. This man makes me proud to be an Atheist and he is surely missed. I truly love Christopher Hitchens. This man was brilliant beyond belief. I salute you for this most excellent video with a bottle of Johnny Walker in one hand and a glass in the other.
I don't think that you respect someone you hate 😅
@@patriciahofer8704if you can't fathom hating someone yet also respecting them then you've utterly failed intellectually
Gotta love that classic Hitchslap!! His intellect and eloquence made him the legend that he is.
I want to thank you for making this, must've took a lot of work.Just want you to know that your work is appreciated and you did a great job and I hope these videos stay here till the year 3000+ because this is just pure gold.
It's kind of ironic that religious people can't get enough of Hitchens. Maybe because they are hearing the words they are too afraid to speak.
I love this compilation of one of the greatest journalists and thinkers of all time. I especially love the clip you ended with. This is by far my favorite Hitchens moment. It is after he knows he is going to die of cancer very soon and he isn't wavering
“Never mind Jesus of Nazareth. Stars had to die so you could sit here.” Thanks, Hitch.
What a privilege to know such an intelligent and wonderful being.
I'm a Christian and am enthralled by Hitch... Such an amazing guy RIP.
David Callaghan
It's been a week.
Which part of this sentence is still true?
Brandon Jacobs The entire sentence remains true... your point is?
Joking really.
I was suggesting that a week of being enthralled by Hitchens was enough "Faith-Killer" to make even Angels doubt.
Here is where I'd say Hitch was the beginning of my journey to atheism but now that I reflect I think it was something much more innocuous....NonStampCollector's cartoons.
Have faith in God. Nothing a wild donkey says matters. Donkey don't know enough. Donkey only whines. Your connection to God is forever. Don't forget it.
A true legend, I think of him often.
legendary donkey
Absolutely fantastic. I have only just recently found Mr Hitchens...his words speak volumes, and truth, he holds back from no one. Religion, and the idiocy of some religious people has become a great passion of mine... searching for and finding an answer to what makes these people tick is my new quest. Along with Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens is my new teacher. RIP
Nahh... His words are all egotistical whining. They are mostly lies. He held back on no one because he's a drunk donkey and clueless people wanted to drunken donkey with him. Do the drunken donkey. Do the drunken donkey. Now do the dead dead dead. Now do the dead dead dead~~~ Oh yeeaaa. See what a badass I am? Strive to be like me. Punish atheists. Shame them. Win em over. Oh yeaaa.
Great video of the great Christopher Hitchens. It's sad to see Hitchens stricken by his illness in some of these clips, but he always remained devastatingly sharp. Though I parted ways politically with Hitch over Afghanistan and Iraq, as an atheist he was clearly one of our most valuable orators, and I really miss the guy.
Well put together - superb compilation from the greatest thinker of our time!
Hitchen's evisceration of Dinesh D'Souza alone is worth the price of admission.
this was a very intelligent human speciman.
I love the look the moderator gives D'souza at 17:28. It's says "Dude, you just got owned."
Why is D'Souza's blazer so big, it is a few sizes too big for him did he wear his dad's blazer
He had me at "Doesn't matter what you think, but how you think"
Great video - really appreciate you compiling this for us all
17:17 - 18:42 He took the verbal sledge hammer and crushed that Dinesh guy right there.
And did anyone get punished for their thoughts? I tell you this guy hitchens live in a drunk world where totalitarianism and mind reading really exist. My friend, that's an asshole way of talking. Do you see now? Don't let no man tell you God isn't real. This realm is a shackle. You can't see out entirely. God exists. No one can disprove that and people can tell you they have God's support.
MaestroKong You should admit to loving the shackles that restrain you indefinitely. You are the cancer of the world. You are slamming civilization into a screeching halt arrogantly taking a seat that isn’t yours at a table undeserving of your presence. The nonsensical operation of your mind in the domain of religion is pathological to all. Good day, my sworn enemy.
Still remember him. Brilliant Person
- Thanks for putting together this Video collection
You almost feel sorry for some of the christians debating Hitchens in these clips. They come off as people who have never been exposed to an intelligent reply to their small-minded religious babble.
2023 misses this man ❤
It took me years and years to answer certain 'why' questions about the ontological. I'm not even close to being a tenth as eloquent in speech or conveying my thoughts as Hitchens and I just have to say for some reason this man brought me closer in weeks days hours to truth through his debates, interviews etc. than I can credit to anyone or anything in my life. I never knew him but I miss him.
"Well, I don't know if god exists, in the first place..."
"*chuckle*"
More like coughs on his whisky.
this is why drunkards shouldn't be taken seriously
Awesome video. Thank you.
What an incredible human being. Realism and honesty were his best attributes. What a loss to mankind.
Honest to what? Being an asshole that's what. The real loss could be his soul.
Strength, wisdom, and courage. I simply cannot hit the Like button enough times. Someone else kindly do it for me.
This man was a genius and his words will echo throughout history, and continue to inspire in the future
Thanks Hitch , we need you back mate but i wont be saying a little prayer.
Nice little save at the end there :)
yea. he dead alright. if only he prayed.
@@MaestroKong He'd still be dead genius, he had cancer.
@@henryphilippeaux3566 I don't know why people are calling him a genius. He said nothing rational. Just whining and disbelief after whining and disbelief with no fact. They say the wages of sin is death. He sinned greatly deterring other people away from true faith. I think it is likely why he passed on so early.
Hitchens was the ultimate badass.
Legend! 👍🇬🇧
🇺🇸 we stole him...he was an American with a British accent...
+Chuck Schick
Haha! Very good. He was a great man..
Yes sir. I'm Christian; yet I find it hard to believe this is NOT a man of logic. The "world" needs to respect this man for his work. Historical figure in the light of darkness. Thank you sir
I so enjoy Christopher Hitches intellectual power, wit and charm. I miss him so. Can spend a good afternoon listening to him with rapt attention.