Hitchens vs. Hitchens: On God, War, Politics, and Culture
April 03, 2008, 7:30pm–9:30pm
Fountain Street Church hosted by Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, 24 Fountain Street, Grand Rapids, MI, View Map
Description
Watch the Hitchens vs Hitchens Debate Live Webcast, April 3, 2008, 7:30pm EST. Connect to the Webcast or visit www.allpresidents.org
View the event video trailer (4.6 mb, Quicktime)
Tickets are still available, but seats are limited: Get Yours Today!
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University and Center for Inquiry are pleased to present a debate between Christopher Hitchens and Peter Hitchens.
“As individuals, they could hardly seem more different” writes James Macintyre, a friend to both Peter and Christopher Hitchens, “one [is] a conservative, traditionalist, church-going Anglican; the other a liberal, louche, drinking-and-smoking atheist.”
The brothers, throughout a long estrangement and recent reconciliation, have clashed in print on many issues. Now, on April 3, 2008, the Hauenstein Center and Center for Inquiry will bring the two together on a stage for the first time to debate numerous issues, from religion to Iraq.
Doors Open at 6:00 PM - seating for this event is general admission and is first come, first served. A Book signing and reception will follow the debate at around 9:30 pm.
Please note: There will not be a movie night this week, or a regular meeting next Wednesday, due to the Hitchens event - Join us for a Special 2 part Movie Night: April 9 & 16. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
About the Debaters
Christopher Hitchens, a British-born emigre to Washington, D.C., has written twenty books including scathing critiques of Henry Kissinger, Bill Clinton, and Mother Teresa. Most recently, he wrote the book on atheism, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.
Peter Hitchens, younger brother to Christopher, remains in England and works as a columnist for the Mail on Sunday. He is author of The Abolition of Britain and The Abolition of Liberty.
Additional Details
Tickets are now available through Star Tickets Plus, and are only available for purchase online, or by calling 1-800-585-3737.
A Limited number of the FREE tickets are still available to students from any school (With Valid ID) and must be picked up in person at the Hauenstein Center (GVSU Pew Campus) or at the 20/20 Desk in the Kirkhoff Center (GVSU Allendale). Limit 2 tickets per student, first come first serve.
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies: 401 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616) 331-2770 www.allpresidents.org
Seating for this Event is Limited: Buy your ticket Today!
Cost: $15.00 (plus $3 service fee per transaction: buy as a group and save!)
Contact: Jennifer Beahan, , 616-698-2342
