6000 Expected at Controversial University of Central Florida Debate

ORLANDO, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
More than 6000 people are registered to attend this evening`s debate between
Christopher Hitchens, atheist author, and Dinesh D`Souza, religious apologist.
The event, starting at 7pm this evening, will be the largest debate either
proponent has ever taken part in. The UCF Arena is already sold out, and
overflow seating is being added to accommodate additional walk-in traffic.

Hitchens is an avid proponent of atheism, and has written several controversial
books, including "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" and "The
Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice". His keen sense of
humor and dry wit have made him a popular speaker and columnist.

D`Souza is a religious supporter and defends the conservative ideology he
associates with the major world religions, particularly Christianity. He has
written several books, including "What`s So Great About Christianity" and "The
Enemy at Home: The Cultural Left and It`s Responsibility for 9/11." His speaking
style is clean, optimistic, and slightly visionary.

As this will not be the first debate Hichens and D`Souza have had, they will
both have to be at the top of their game to keep up. Previous debates include
"Is Christianity the Problem?" at King`s College and "God on Trial" at the
University of Colorado. Both debates provoked intense discussion, not only
during the debates, but for some time afterward.

Around UCF, the discussion has already begun on local networking sites and
blogs, and the event has gained national recognition, as people from across the
country contribute their thoughts and opinions. Have your own ideas? Join the
conversation at TheGreatFaithDebate.com.

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Webster: (407) 242-0311.

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