Listened to Sean Faircloth this Sunday afternoon. Much appreciated his analysis of the rising Christian Right in Canada as in America. Compelling and affirmative of the basic position I have maintained in this gathered circle of perspective.

Today's talk may appear online in the time to come. Till then, here is a lecure congruent with the lecture I heard to day. The key concepts and phrases expressed in this lecture were also expressed in the Kamloops lecture.

Just saw in the news that Hitch lost his battle with cancer tonight. We've lost a great author, a masterful speaker and one of the best defenders of reason we've ever seen.

The following debate took place just two weeks ago in London, as part of BBC's "intelligence Squared" series.  Arguing for the motion was  Archbishop John Onaiyekan and  Member of Parliament Anne Widdecombe.  Arguing against the motion was author Christopher Hitchens and actor/filmmaker/author Stephen Fry.

This debate is airing on BBC World News channel in Canada.  Look it up if you want to see it on TV instead.