Spy Car Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just head the news that Christopher Hitchens has died after his long battle with cancer. Agree with him on every issue—or not—but it is hard not to admire the man's ferocious intellect and capacity to tenaciously articulate his positions. We have lost a major public intellectual. I will deeply miss his voice. RIP. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just heard that on NPR. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just head the news that Christopher Hitchens has died after his long battle with cancer. Agree with him on every issue—or not—but it is hard not to admire the man's ferocious intellect and capacity to tenaciously articulate his positions. We have lost a major public intellectual. I will deeply miss his voice. RIP. Bill :iagree: It is a sad day at our house for his passing. He rated "celebrity" status in our home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So sad. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just head the news that Christopher Hitchens has died after his long battle with cancer. Agree with him on every issue—or not—but it is hard not to admire the man's ferocious intellect and capacity to tenaciously articulate his positions. We have lost a major public intellectual. I will deeply miss his voice. RIP. Bill As will I. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 May his memory be eternal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I just head the news that Christopher Hitchens has died after his long battle with cancer. Agree with him on every issue—or not—but it is hard not to admire the man's ferocious intellect and capacity to tenaciously articulate his positions. We have lost a major public intellectual. I will deeply miss his voice. RIP. Bill :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So sad. I didn't realize he was that sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) By Christopher Buckley http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/12/postscript-christopher-hitchens.html (I love the mention of Wodehouse & Wilde.) By Doug Wilson http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/decemberweb-only/christopher-hitchens-obituary.html?start=1#.TutYZDzWq3g.facebook Edited December 16, 2011 by Beth S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Who? oh good, I'm not the only one ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 He was remarkable. I remember reading about his illness on one of my favorite blogs, Pharyngula. I really admired him for his courageous comments. Wasn't PZ sick with something awhile back? Something to do with his heart? I hope we don't lose him soon, too. That would be too much. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieH Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 oh good, I'm not the only one ; ) Atheist writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 By Christopher Buckleyhttp://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/12/postscript-christopher-hitchens.html (I love the mention of Wodehouse & Wilde.) By Doug Wilson http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/decemberweb-only/christopher-hitchens-obituary.html?start=1#.TutYZDzWq3g.facebook Thanks for the links. The eulogy from Wilson surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Wasn't PZ sick with something awhile back? Something to do with his heart? I hope we don't lose him soon, too. That would be too much. :crying: From what I understand, he's doing well after his surgery and has made some lifestyle changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/mason-crumpacker-and-the-hitchens-reading-list/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I always said that I never wanted to be friends with him, but I loved to watch him work. I will miss his voice. He could inspire and ENRAGE me like no one else. When we were on the same side I felt validated. When we were not, I knew I had better start examining my process. That doesn't mean that I changed my conclusions, but I appreciated the challenge. I don't think I have illusions about what kind of person he was or how he operated. I will still miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 How terribly sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Bad Catholic sums up my feelings pretty well: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/badcatholic/2011/12/christopher-hitchens-is-dead.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I am heartbroken for his spouse and children. I shall miss his acerbic manner and genius. If you have not read his work in addition to the atheism pieces you are missing one of the greatest writers of the century. He was a master of self deprecating humor as evidenced in this article from Vanity Fair. http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2007/10/hitchens200710 You might think it bad taste to post this article but it is not. He had no illusions about himself or where his eating, smoking and drinking might lead him. I respect that in a world that rewards absolute bull*hittery to pass for piety. So here's to you Hitch. "Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I am sorry for the loss to his family and friends. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Our family, too, is saddened by his passing. :sad: Love the quote, Elizabeth. What our family lives by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Alas, alas. I was so hoping he would get better. For his sake, and also for selfish reasons. He had so many great, fascinating, enraging, brilliant, bewildering things to say. I wish I could read more. I've been watching some of his greatest debates and commentaries today. His work on the 10 commandments is one of my all-time favorites. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_lM61aDyPg&feature=related Here's to Hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 He had so many great, fascinating, enraging, brilliant, bewildering things to say. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Love the quote, Elizabeth. What our family lives by... YES. It's an important quote in our life too. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yeah I saw the tribute on Hardball. It's a tremendous loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Bad Catholic sums up my feelings pretty well: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/badcatholic/2011/12/christopher-hitchens-is-dead.html :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 YES. It's an important quote in our life too. astrid Us too! It's on our main bathroom wall and I read it to the kids often! (Usually when I'd rather be alone but oh well... :glare:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Yes, he will be missed. So sad. RIP. Thanks, Spy Car for starting this thread. I wondered if anyone was going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I am heartbroken for his spouse and children. I shall miss his acerbic manner and genius. Yes, and I always want to tell you how much I love your posts and really love your avatar. As you probably know, Malcolm X's mother was a Grenadian. Just a little tidbit and thought to share. Dh and I love Malcolm X. I used to live right across the street from where he was killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I was stunned when I heard of his passing. I have admired him for years, for many reasons, and I don't know quite how to express what his loss means. It isn't just the staggering intellect, but the incisive nature of his mind, the singular way he expressed his thoughts, the courage and the conviction of the man. All of that and more. As a society, we are so much poorer for his loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Bad Catholic sums up my feelings pretty well: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/badcatholic/2011/12/christopher-hitchens-is-dead.html An Anchoress fan? Anyway, ditto. Odd how so many Catholics liked him. I am sad he is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Death stinks. Very sad for his family. And from Peter: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2075133/Christopher-Hitchens-death-In-Memoriam-courageous-sibling-Peter-Hitchens.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 oh good, I'm not the only one ; ) Me either :) Never heard of him until he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks for the notice. He will be missed here in this house and it is sad to see the horsemen down a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yes, he will be missed. So sad. RIP. Thanks, Spy Car for starting this thread. I wondered if anyone was going to. I remember when Christopher Hitchens came to The Nation magazine in 1982. I took the publication and read his articles during his entire tenure there, twenty years. I also subscribed and read his work at Vanity Fair during his twenty years there. And believe I've read every article he ever wrote for Slate. It has been thirty years of appreciation. Christopher Hitchens had a mind to be reckoned with. He was unfailingly challenging; I savored every encounter. He will be irreplaceable. What a loss! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I tended to read his great defences of western CIvilization, not his anti-God stuff. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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