Christopher Hitchens as a Martin Luther

Christopher Hitchens as a Martin Luther

"Christopher Hitchens, a lion of atheism, passed away at 62 on Thursday after a struggle with esophageal cancer. It is hard to miss the story. Depending on who you are, you might see Hitchens as brilliant, bully, or both. For many Christians, Hitchens was a messenger of the devil and guardian of disbelief; for atheists, Hitchens was a powerhouse defender of freethought.

For me, I saw Hitchens as an atheist Martin Luther. I'm certain both my Lutheran and atheist friends will have words with me over this, but let me say that Luther helps me to understand Hitchens."

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