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Catholic Church debate with Stephen Fry  [message #66691] Fri, 30 March 2012 19:31 Go to next message
Camy is currently offline  Camy

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In 2009 IQ2 (Intelligence Squared) held a debate with the motion "The Catholic Church Is A Force For Good In The world." For the motion were Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Ann Widdecombe. Against were Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry.

I admit I haven't yet watched the entire debate, but I urge you to watch Stephen Fry. His speech has been spilt into two ten minute pieces which are on you tube.

Stephen Fry Part I

Stephen Fry Part II

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Re: Catholic Church debate with Stephen Fry  [message #66692 is a reply to message #66691] Fri, 30 March 2012 22:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr Fry does an excellent job. Of course the devout adherent of that sect will not understand. Note Ms Widdicome (Wonder if I;ve spelt the self righteous cow right, and the I wonder if I care) shakes her head in disbelief.Shocked



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Re: Catholic Church debate with Stephen Fry  [message #66693 is a reply to message #66691] Sat, 31 March 2012 00:05 Go to previous message
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Those videos are getting old but still well worth a look. Anything by Stephen Fry is worth a watch - he's a brilliant man. He's currently here in New Zealand, filming the Hobbit. If he's as intelligent as i think he is, he might stay here! (well, we can dream).

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