God Is Not Great, I. "Putting it mildly" part 2 of 3

"Putting it mildly" - Chapter I of Christopher Hitchens' phenomenally scathing and erudite critique of religion, God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.

I do not own any of the audio or visual content of this video.

N.B. If you find the content of this book stimulating, then I enjoin you to please consider buying a hard copy. Hitchens bangs out, as it were, a lot of information in this critique, and not only would a hard copy be useful for references (for you fellow analysts out there, or maybe if you didn't catch a name or two) or look good on your book shelf or a gift for another, but it would help my conscience out a bit - as I'm giving it to you here for free. I know that having audio on YouTube will undoubtedly give this message to people who would never have a chance of reading it, but still. If you have the money why not get a copy from Amazon or, as Christopher Hitchens himself often quips, from any "fine book store anywhere".

Damn, I should be his PR.

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[vtwzy]

This sounds like poetry. When coupled with the British accent, and all these big words, it makes listening let alone reading a task, not enjoyable. But if by chance it makes some feel intelligent, then knock yourselves out. I am non-denominational, but I do believe in a creator, there has to be. There is a reason we are left in the dark about certain things. If we knew now, would we not try to manipulate it to our own benefit? There is evidence of much human imposed misery already.

[FreeInquisition]

@vtwzy

"When coupled with the British accent, and all these big words, it makes listening let alone reading a task, not enjoyable. But if by chance it makes some feel intelligent, then knock yourselves out"

10/10

You know how it's done; very subtle trolling.

[vtwzy]

@FreeInquisition What is your definition of trolling? If it is remotely synonymous with browsing, then I don't apologize. This type of exercise leads one to make a better informed decision or basis on a position, which is exactly what this author and his followers, "you" are attempting to do, the posting of his works. I will not attempt to usurp you of your right in this activity, will you of mine? Your contempt of my contribution makes you no better than those who try to convince you of a god.

[FreeInquisition]

@vtwzy

By all means.

[ciaochowbella]

@vtwzy Just because you think it's difficult to listen to "big words" doesn't mean it strains everyone.

The fact that you seem perfectly content with your ignorance and lack of education is most telling.

Darling, just because YOU can't enjoy this gorgeous voice reading his own words tells me that you LIKE being blissfully ignorant. Don't be so dismissive of those who can and do understand these wonderful words, for we are the ones who make your world better, more civil and less mundane.

[iBeep2009]

she stood on the anti homosexual ticket when running for a seat in parliament - then changed her mind when she realised she could be prosecuted for hate speech.

[iBeep2009]

she is the problem - people who pretend they are 'religious' to obtain power over others who say they're religious - she sucked the pope off today, in a script written by unknown tory boys - on behalf of the british peoples!

[iBeep2009]

if so, how much?

[iBeep2009]

Would he have fucked Baroness Warsi for a bet?

[jpbarbedwire666]

@vtwzy get on your knees and suck my fucking dick dry suck it dry you filthy fuck no im wrong your not even wroth it infact all you deserve is a horrible death beyond comprehensions and imagination to make it simpler for your dumb ass no body cares if you believe in god you fucking bitch

[rriverstone1]

@FreeInquisition I'm impressed by his poetry. He was a careful, disciplined thinker: something I've always appreciated, if seldom imitated. Someone on FaceBook posted the 1st part of this today. Ironically, I just received my inter library loan copy of what appears to be an unread, hard cover 1st edition. So, I can pause the video to re-read, should I get confused. I'm pleased to say I'm holding my own. Thanks for doing this; saved a favorite playlist on my channel. Subbed 2 u

[michaelholloway8]

notice how @vtwzy doesn't go after the actual information of opinions.

[VitiVxV]

Recently bought the book in audio and hardcover! It's nice to have this here too. 

[timwhite2005]

@vtwzy "There is a reason we are left in the dark about certain things." there is a difference between being 'left in the dark' and 'willfully remaining in the dark'. I can understand how the light brought by hitchens may be blinding to you, but it is a welcome and long-awaited rescue to many.

No need for you to be tasked with listening to "all these big words". your bible has lots of single-syllable words. or, perhaps, you would accept hitchens' invitation to a grander conversation.

[ciaochowbella]

@MrGuitardude92 Kudos to you and your use of the dictionary! You are part of the solution, my friend. Carry on!