Stephen Fry on Catholicism, from the Intelligence Squared debate.

National treasure Stephen Fry joined provocateur extraordinaire Christopher Hitchens to debate against Ann Widdicome and the Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan. The topic was ’Is Catholicism a force for good in the world?’. Needless to say, Hitchens Fry didn’t think so. Also needless to say, they provided the most convincing arguments of the evening. Mr Fry’s passionate and emotional speech is presented here in its entirety, along with his closing remarks. You can watch the entire debate, which runs about fifty minutes, by going to: