Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens was a prominent British-American author and journalist known for his strong advocacy of atheism and secularism. He argued against religious dogma and promoted reason and evidence-based thinking. Hitchens believed that religion often hinders progress and can lead to conflict, advocating for a society based on humanism and rational inquiry. His book "God Is Not Great" critiques religion's influence on culture and morality. Hitchens identified more as an atheist than an agnostic, asserting that belief in God is not just unproven, but often harmful. He engaged in public debates, challenging both religious and secular ideas with wit and eloquence.