6000 Expected at Controversial University of Central Florida Debate
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - More than 6000 people are registered to attend this evening’s debate between Christopher Hitchens, atheist author, and Dinesh D’Souza, religious apologist. The event, starting at 7pm this evening, will be the largest debate either proponent has ever taken part in. The UCF Arena is already sold out, and overflow seating is being added to accommodate additional walk-in traffic.
Hitchens is an avid proponent of atheism, and has written several controversial books, including “God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything” and “The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice”. His keen sense of humor and dry wit have made him a popular speaker and columnist.
D’Souza is a religious supporter and defends the conservative ideology he associates with the major world religions, particularly Christianity. He has written several books, including “What’s So Great About Christianity” and “The Enemy at Home: The Cultural Left and It’s Responsibility for 9/11.” His speaking style is clean, optimistic, and slightly visionary.
As this will not be the first debate Hichens and D’Souza have had, they will both have to be at the top of their game to keep up. Previous debates include “Is Christianity the Problem?” at King’s College and “God on Trial” at the University of Colorado. Both debates provoked intense discussion, not only during the debates, but for some time afterward.
Around UCF, the discussion has already begun on local networking sites and blogs, and the event has gained national recognition, as people from across the country contribute their thoughts and opinions. Have your own ideas? Join the conversation at TheGreatFaithDebate.com.
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