California clash - Craig, Hitchens ask 'Does God Exist?'
Whittier Daily News - April 5, 2009, by Gail Patches
LA MIRADA - It was no ordinary debate that drew a packed crowd to Biola University's Chase Gymnasium this weekend.
Renowned atheist Christopher Hitchens clashed with Christian theologian William Lane Craig in a Saturday discussion over the existence of God.
More than 4,200 people attended the sold-out event, moderated by Hugh Hewitt. Another 11,000 people listened to the debate via live feeds across 30 states and four different countries.
And the winner? That depends on who you asked.
"Due to the special attributes of the speakers, it will be easy for people to walk away from the event thinking their guy won," said Craig Hazen, director of Biola's Christian Apologetics program, which along with the university's Associated Students, hosted the event.
"People don't usually change their minds when they hear something like this. But what an opportunity to sharpen the issues."
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