Peter Hitchens, Conservative journalist and author, is interviewed by host of The Sacred podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield.
In this episode, we spoke about Peter's finding and losing faith in socialism, the role of journalism in forming our opinions, and his unexpected encounter with God.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction with Elizabeth Oldfield
03:01 - What does 'Fully Aliveness' mean to you? Peter Hitchens answers
04:55 - Peter's values to live by
06:23 - A loss of values and authority in Britain
11:46 - Attending a Christian boarding school and burning his Bible
16:35 - Leftism and the influence of brother, Christopher Hitchens
20:10 - Why are young people drawn to left-wing politics?
21:21 - Losing faith in Socialism
27:01 - Working as a foreign correspondent in Moscow
33:47 - Identifying with political labels
36:51 - Forming our opinions and the role of columnists
38:43 - Vocation and doing something meaningful
42:58 - A return to religion
44:14 - Peter's divine experience
47:42 - Peter's criticism of the revolutionary worldview
49:25 - Writing 'Rage Against God'
59:32 - The current spiritual landscape
1:02:47 - Reflections with Elizabeth Oldfield
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