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Atheism vs. Religion:  Hitchens and D’Souza to Debate

Does religion hold the keys to creating a better world or would modern society be better off without it?  What does religion mean for us today?  These are some of the questions Christopher Hitchens, atheist author, and Dinesh D’Souza, renowned apologist, will bring to the table Thursday evening, Sept. 17, 2009.

The event, to be held at 7pm at the University of Central Florida Arena,  promises to be both enlightening and entertaining as the speakers debate the value of religion, the existence of God, and the effects of religion on society.

Christopher Hitchens, an atheist and anti-theist, is well-known for his critique of religion, which he says is “immoral”, “mythical”, and “man-made”.  He is well known for his work as a journalist and for his authorship of the controversial book “God Is Not Great:  How Religion Poisons Everything”.

Dinesh D’Souza is the author of several bestsellers, including “What’s So Great About Christianity” and “The Enemy at Home:  The Cultural Left and Its Responsibility for 9/11”.  He uses intellectual reasoning to promote conservative values and defends traditional religious culture from a social and historical standpoint.

Both speakers are well-versed in current cultural events, and are extremely adept at addressing the challenging issues that face today’s society.  Hitchens is witty, humorous, and a little daring.  D’Souza is animated, polite, and occasionally mischievous.

Come expecting some surprising twists in the conversation as the two tackle the topic of religion and atheism from scientific, historical, and social perspectives.

For more information, visit TheGreatFaithDebate.com or contact Travis M. Webster at 407-242-0311.