Imagine how these two atheist would fair in an Islamic dominated society. What a foolish behavior they have embarked on.
Hitchens has written extensively against Islam and was even accosted in Lebanon before he fought his way out of a possible abduction. Hitchens is a great writer and he backs up what he says and is not afraid of blowback from religion.
Within a week of having been parachuted into Iran with no means of escape I guarantee you that an amoral coward like Dawkins would be chanting "allah akbar" on Iranian TV.When you think about it,while being an atheist is a wonderful way to display utter contempt for Western values and civilization,embracing The Religion of Pieces is,by far,the best way.