I don't engage in debate anymore precisely because it is a waste of time. You can't change most peoples mind and trying to do so is draining. When I see all of the damage done in the name of religion it makes me feel as though I should do my part and fight the ignorance but its futile. I mention Hitchens because I enjoyed his debates so much and he was so elegant with his words and unforgiving with his assault. All I can do is guard my children from indoctrination and hope the new generation is wiser than the old.

What are you? An atheist in shining armor going forth to save the masses? For fuck sake chill out and let others live their life. There are far too many extremists out there as it is.

Use his intellect, remember he was one of the brightest minds on the planet. Well-Educated.

Dunno about Hitchens, but maybe think about your engagements- Don't fight battles you are never going to win: Blind faith will be forever blind. Better by far to assist those in doubt to find the path to enlightenment than to offer glasses to those who will not see.