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Boy, you’re a cheerful earful on FR. You remind me of Preacher in Night of the Hunter.

One of Robert Mitchum's greatest performances (and one of the scariest), good comparison.

Christopher: rest in peace.

At the risk of setting off a whole new debate here since so many misguided posters seem to think they know Christopher Hitchen's eternal destination, here's my take on it:

One of the most universally recognized statements that Jesus made while He was walking the Earth was "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no one cometh unto the Father except by Me" and it is obvious (or should be) to one and all what that means: Jesus IS the Savior, the Messiah, the ONLY One through which our sins are totally mitigated, and it means that JESUS (and ONLY Jesus) will determine who does, and who does NOT enter the Kingdom of Heaven, for He is the sole arbiter of who goes in. Christ knows the contents of every human soul, NOTHING is hidden from him, HE judges, and no one else.

Is He the perfect Judge? ABSOLUTELY. Do I trust Him?

Without a doubt. Which is why I will leave it to Judge Jesus as to what Christopher Hitchen's new residence might be, but here is a question to ponder:

Does ANYONE think that the Almighty would allow it to be said, that a bunch of flawed, sinful, human mortals (meaning us), could show more compassion, more understanding, more reasons to show mercy to Christopher Hitchens (or any soul), than the King of kings, and Lord of lords Himself?

(btw, Miss Marmelstein, I regret that we may have had some less than cordial words in the past, for which I hope you'll forgive me, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.)

Your words are very, very moving to me. It is words like yours that lead me in the direction of religion and not back away from it. Unfortunately, I do not have the gift of faith.

We all fight on this site and we all make up as well. I’m sure I gave as good as I got and a Merry Christmas to you, too.

Tonight I will lift a glass of single malt to the gallant Mr. H.