Stephen Fry's amazing speech on the catholic church (IQ2) debate, 2009 Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of Stephens incredible speech at the Intelligence Squared debate broadcast by the BBC in 2009. He makes a very persuasive and passionate case against the catholic church

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[Yallniggasbetrollin]

Trying to win a debate with Fry & Hitchens is like trying to beat Usain Bolt with 1 leg.

[marcohorowitz8]

@BeeVan19 He fell off his bike at the age of 8, braking his nose. He said sarcastically that his nose, like its owner, did not grow up to be ''straight''!

[skilladunge]

I actually started clapping infront of my PC.. That man is brilliant!

[singfarm]

Hang the Pope from his nuts, he deserves it.

[sheriwhispers]

@SirGrowalott lol bigoted words there buddy, why single out just the Christians ? Use your mind for something besides spitting out what you hear someone else say..Can we say Dada? lol wow lame you grow up ya bloody fool

[sheriwhispers]

@lexalulu997 umm untrue the largest reason was control, the second was the people were illiterate. You can an most likely argue your right till the cows come home but facts are still facts...Like Constantine was a nut case an married the pagans an Christians religions into one making the one religion Catholics, it remains to this day one of the most powerful an corrupt forces known unto man..

[sheriwhispers]

@augustmaquet Huh ? Islam was created by the Roman empire ? If this is a quote, whoever spoke it is a nutter to the extreme

[balconsymphony]

probably you'll never read this, stephen, but if you do, i should like you to know that i have never been more moved by the mere power of words than i was while watching this video. it almost feels like a life-changing experience to me.

oh hell, i want to say so much more, but i can't express all that properly, so let's just say:

I am glad you are alive.

[moosey62]

Bolt would only have one leg?

Stephen Fry would kick your arse for such grammar. Watch out!

[moosey62]

Dear Catholics - and any other religions

Please try and listen to this objectively.

Now, I know you have been personally blessed, but, can you possibly comprehend that others are not convinced?

Pray for us as you will. I'll be thinking of you, too.

[moosey62]

Stephen, what a remarkable speech.

Your nervousness was palpable but your reason shone through.

Well done!

[augustmaquet]

@MrBuch169169 First of all I appreciate your civil reply and you did not say anything that aanoyed me. usually I am the one making aggressive statements that might be offensive. You are polite and must be from England. I was just venting about how I feel about the world in general and in particular about the catholic church which I 'believe' owns much of the planet. I like to tell people that christianity is not actually monotheistic and that is why I sent you a quote from Jordan Maxwell.