Unbelievable? Peter Hitchens on Britain’s decline, Christian faith and Christopher Hitchens
Aug 11, 2026
Peter Hitchens, veteran journalist and author known for The Abolition of Britain, reflects on Britain’s decline and the collapse of institutions. He discusses secularization, the role of Christian conscience, family and marriage, free speech and tensions around Islam. He also recalls his journey from Marxism to faith and his complex relationship with his brother Christopher.
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Secularization Eroded Conscience And Order
- Hitchens links decline in law-abiding behaviour to a failure to nurture conscience from childhood as religious practice waned.
- He traces earlier remoralization to Wesley, Victorian churches and Sunday schools, then a century-long demoralization.
If You Can Leave Britain Do So
- Hitchens advises young people to leave Britain if they can, arguing he sees no viable route to national renewal and that personal survival matters.
- He expresses resignation after failed political interventions and urges those able to emigrate to do so.
Propagate Faith As A Moral Duty
- Hitchens urges Christians to take faith seriously and propagate it, calling that propagation a moral duty rather than a policy.
- He emphasizes the Christian religion as the greatest event in human thought and not to be kept private.
