Atheist Hitchens skipping prayer day in his honor
Posted: September 20, 2010.
Print: Associated Press
Monday has been informally proclaimed “Everybody Pray for Hitchens Day.” Christopher Hitchens won’t be bowing his head, even on a day set aside just for him. “I shall not be participating,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press.
...The cancer that began in Hitchens’ esophagus already has spread into the lymph nodes in his neck, and he fears it has reached a lung. He’s visibly tired after a book signing and luncheon appearance and says he needs to rest, even though resting seems like such a waste of time when so little time may be left.
Already into his fourth round of chemotherapy, which he is receiving every three weeks, Hitchens says it’s difficult to gauge his eventual legacy. He hopes to be remembered with affection by some; with passion by others; and hopefully as a good father by his three children.
As for his work, Hitchens says he would be happy to be recalled simply as one of those “who are attempting to uphold reason and science against superstition.”
“I’d be proud to have my contribution at that,” Hitchens said. “This is a very long, long, long story. It’s humanity’s oldest argument. If I played a small part in keeping it going that would be enough for me.”
By all means Christopher, take your time.
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