Quote by Christopher Hitchens
In the aftermath of the recent wave action in the Indian Ocean, even the archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williamson [], proved himself a latter-day Voltairean by whimpering that he could see how this might shake belief in a friendly creator. Williamson is of course a notorious fool, who does an almost perfect imitation of a bleating and frightened sheep, but even so, one is forced to rub one's eyes in astonishment. Is it possible that a grown man could live so long and still have his personal composure, not to mention his lifetime job description, upset by a large ripple of seawater?
Summary
This quote criticizes the reaction of the archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williamson, following the wave action in the Indian Ocean. The quote suggests that his response of questioning the belief in a friendly creator due to natural disasters is foolish and portrays him as a frightened sheep. It highlights the astonishment that a grown man, particularly one in such a position, could be so disturbed by a natural occurrence and raises the question of whether one's personal beliefs and responsibilities should be shaken by such events.
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