Sunday, October 31, 2010
Reason To Believe
In a world where people can't even agree on which God to worship, how can the religious give atheists a "Reason To Believe?"
Christopher Hitchens on Sharia
Christopher Hitchens: "Religion is Man-Made"
October 5, 2010. 92nd Street Y.
October 5, 2010. 92nd Street Y.
The Cat-Herder's Dilemma - How to Build Atheist Communities
Zachary More was invited to give a presentation to the Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists of the University of Texas at Dallas, and spoke about his experience with the Fellowship of Freethought, as well as the characteristics of a good secular organization and the basic steps required to start one.
Spitzer on Anjem Choudary: You are a terrorist
Eliot Spitzer confronts Radical Muslim cleric Iman Anjem Choudary: "You are a violent and heinous terrorist."
Aired on CNN October 29, 2010
Aired on CNN October 29, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Christopher Hitchens on Billy Graham, Scientology and religious hypocrisy
Christopher Hitchens briefly mentions the Scam of Scientology in this interview
An Atheist's View
A series of highly personal short films, broadcast 365 days a year, reflecting on a broad range of religious and ethical issues, and aspects of our spiritual lives. These 90 second films challenge some traditional views, providing a platform for both scepticism and devout religious beliefs.
12. July 2010
12. July 2010
Chritian Arkansas School Board Official on Anti-Gay Comments
Chritian Arkansas School Board Official Resigns After Anti-Gay Comments
Aired on October 29, 2010 on CNN
Aired on October 29, 2010 on CNN
Evolution 101 - What is Evolution
This is a podcast about evolution to help people better understand it.
Friday, October 29, 2010
82% Said Tax Religious Property
"What if?" Exploring ways to bring down the US deficit.
Street Signs, Erin Burnett, MSNBC, 10-28-2010
Street Signs, Erin Burnett, MSNBC, 10-28-2010
Golden Crocoduck awards 2010
This is the awards video for the coveted Golden Crocoduck 2010. The award is given every year on the feast day of St Jude Thaddeus (Patron Saint of Lost Causes), October 28, for the biggest breach of the Ninth Commandment in the pursuit of the creationist cause.
Music: "Heaven" by Talking Heads
Past winners: Kent Hovind 2008, Ray Comfort 2009.
Music: "Heaven" by Talking Heads
Past winners: Kent Hovind 2008, Ray Comfort 2009.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Teenage Scientologist
A series of highly personal short films, broadcast 365 days a year, reflecting on a broad range of religious and ethical issues, and aspects of our spiritual lives. These 90 second films challenge some traditional views, providing a platform for both scepticism and devout religious beliefs.
Channel 4 - 27 October 2010
Channel 4 - 27 October 2010
You Can't Handle Evolution
Rachel Maddow Show: You Can't Handle Evolution
Aired on September 14, 2009 on MSNBC with Kent Jones
Aired on September 14, 2009 on MSNBC with Kent Jones
Why Call Him God?
When should an omnipotent, omniscient, benevolent Being be expected to do anything god-like? Here's our take on the subject.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Fund a Feature Documentary on Scientology
Help create a feature film on Scientology's fraud and abuse. Thanks for your support.
Mark Bunker, Exposing Scientology Fraud and Abuse
Mark Bunker, Exposing Scientology Fraud and Abuse
I Made a Multi-Belief Necklace
My new necklace will come in handy for all of my crazy, irrational beliefs — and Christianity too!
FFRF Contests More Tennessee Football Prayer
Before the game in Evensville, two local complainants told FFRF, players from host Rhea County High School and Soddy-Daisy High School in Soddy-Daisy and their fans gathered on the field to pray.
"FANS" LEFT STANDS TO PRAY ON FIELD
WATE6 News, Knoxville, Tennessee, 10-22-2010
"FANS" LEFT STANDS TO PRAY ON FIELD
WATE6 News, Knoxville, Tennessee, 10-22-2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Assassination of Dr. Tiller
The Christian Assassination of Dr. Tiller
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October 25, 2010 on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show
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October 25, 2010 on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show
Atheist Experience #680: Viewer Calls Matt and Martin
Martin Wagner and Matt Dillahunty take viewer calls on religion topic questions.
The Atheist Experience TV Show
Atheist Experience #680: Viewer Calls
Host: Matt Dillahunty
Co-host: Martin Wagner
2010-10-24
The Atheist Experience TV Show
Atheist Experience #680: Viewer Calls
Host: Matt Dillahunty
Co-host: Martin Wagner
2010-10-24
Chimpanzees - They're Just Like Us
With Jane Goodall and chimps / chimpanzees in Africa
60 Minutes, CBS News, October 24, 2010
60 Minutes, CBS News, October 24, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Archeological Delusions in Israel
City of David. Archeological Delusions by Jews and Christians.
60 Minutes, CBS News, October 17, 2010
60 Minutes, CBS News, October 17, 2010
Christmas With a Capital C (Movie Trailer)
2010 Holiday film: Christmas With a Capital C. Putting Christ back in Christmas
Staring: Daniel Baldwin, Brad Stine, Ted McGinley
Sorry Santa Claus!
Staring: Daniel Baldwin, Brad Stine, Ted McGinley
Sorry Santa Claus!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Does Religion Breed Hatred?
With a Christian atacks on a ateist.
Sunday Morning Live - BBC1 24 October 2010
Sunday Morning Live - BBC1 24 October 2010
Foreskin Follies
I dare your Sunday School teacher to do a lesson on THIS little ditty found in 1st Samuel.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Happy Creation Day!
Today is 23 October, the date that James Ussher, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, determined to be the very first day of creation in 4004 BCE.
That makes the world 6013 years old today, in his chronology (if you're adding it up at home, remember that there is no year 0). Happy birthday world! LOL
Happy Creation Day!
That makes the world 6013 years old today, in his chronology (if you're adding it up at home, remember that there is no year 0). Happy birthday world! LOL
Happy Creation Day!
Militant Atheism
Libbie and Mike take on the controversial topic of “Militant Atheism”, though probably not in the way that we’re used to it being covered in the context of Atheism in the press. Set sail for Debunk Island!
Douglas Adams: Human nature as an evolved creature
Douglas Adams talks about how our nature as an evolved creature and our limited perspective, can lead to some fundamental assumptions and misconceptions. Most of the talk is included, but a few minutes were taken out to fit it to two clips. Image quality isn't great, and the source video isn't much better.
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From a conference in 1998 called Der Digitale Planet (The Digital Planet, I guess), which also included Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Jared Diamond and Steven Pinker.
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From a conference in 1998 called Der Digitale Planet (The Digital Planet, I guess), which also included Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Jared Diamond and Steven Pinker.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Russian Inquisition? Church Teens Claim Harsh Abuse, Cry for Help
Prosecutors are to look into claims of child abuse at a convent in central Russia. Teenagers there say teachers beat them with belts, as well as depriving them of food and sleep - allegations the convent denies. There were similar accusations a year ago, but no evidence of abuse was found. RT's Irina Galushko reports from Vladimir region.
Aired on October 21, 2010 on Russia Today
Aired on October 21, 2010 on Russia Today
Dispatches - In God's Name
As the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Bill continues its way through Parliament, David Modell follows some of the leading members of Christian pressure groups as they attempt to win converts and convince MPs to base laws on Biblical beliefs.
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Hard-line Christian activists are now mobilising believers in an attempt to make an impact on society nationally. Followers believe abortion and homosexuality should be illegal, there should be no sex before marriage and that the law of blasphemy should be strictly enforced.
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They say the Bible is the definitive word of God and is literally true and are intolerant of other faiths. The film follows well funded and politically active Christian groups and shows them emerging as a significant voice in British politics.
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Hard-line Christian activists are now mobilising believers in an attempt to make an impact on society nationally. Followers believe abortion and homosexuality should be illegal, there should be no sex before marriage and that the law of blasphemy should be strictly enforced.
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They say the Bible is the definitive word of God and is literally true and are intolerant of other faiths. The film follows well funded and politically active Christian groups and shows them emerging as a significant voice in British politics.
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Richard Dawkins PWNZ Kent Hovind
A fairly recent Kent Hovind video gets refuted by a Richard Dawkins video from 1987.
Unconstitutional Prayer in Tennessee Public School System Stopped
The SCOTUS has ruled that prayer in public schools is a violation of the US constitutional principle of separation between church & state.
Soddy-Daisy High School. Hamilton County Public Schools
WDEF 12 news. Newschannel 9
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, 10-20-2010
Soddy-Daisy High School. Hamilton County Public Schools
WDEF 12 news. Newschannel 9
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, 10-20-2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Dialogue of Reason: Science and Faith in the Black Community
A dialogue with Richard Dawkins, Anthony Pinn, Sikivu Hutchinson, Todd Stiefel and moderated by Mark Hatcher concerning the role of faith and science in the Black Community. Faith has traditionally played a significant role among African Americans, while science has been marginalized. It is time to confront the issues that have kept too many Blacks out of the halls of science and confined to the pews.
NCSE and climate change
Is there a need for an NCSE for climate science? See Genie Scott's interview with "Flock of Dodos" filmmaker Randy Olson.
The Poetry of Science: Richard Dawkins and Neil deGrasse Tyson
Two of science's luminaries converse on the beauty of science. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of NOVA and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins will explore the wonders of the Cosmos and of Life, its origins, its inspirations, and why science is not just an option, it is the only reality we possess.
Atheist Experience : Conspriracy Theorists
Jenn and Tracie look into the psychology of the people who buy into conspriacy theories.
Note: The broadcast was clipped at the beginning. Please accept our apologies.
The Atheist Experience TV Show
Atheist Experience #679: Conspiracy Theorists
Host: Jen Peeples
Co-host: Tracie Harris
2010 October 17
The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.
DVDs of the Atheist Experience can be purchased via atheist-community.org/products.
Note: The broadcast was clipped at the beginning. Please accept our apologies.
The Atheist Experience TV Show
Atheist Experience #679: Conspiracy Theorists
Host: Jen Peeples
Co-host: Tracie Harris
2010 October 17
The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.
DVDs of the Atheist Experience can be purchased via atheist-community.org/products.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
UK Creationism in the Classroom
Clip from the documentary 'Dispatches - In God's Name' about the growing fundamentalist Christian lobby in the UK. Originally broadcast in May 2008.
Christine O'Donnell - Self-Proclaimed Constitutional Scholar
Christine O'Donnell learns about the First Amendment. She hasn't a clue!
The Ed Show, Ed Schultz, MSNBC, October 19, 2010
Church, State and the First Amendment: What O’Donnell needs to know
The Ed Show, Ed Schultz, MSNBC, October 19, 2010
Church, State and the First Amendment: What O’Donnell needs to know
Ben Goldacre - Interview on Bad Science October 19, 2010
Dr Ben Goldacre - Interview on Canadian CTV Montreal 19 October 2010
New Ben Goldacre book: Bad Science
New Ben Goldacre book: Bad Science
Christine O'Donnell don't know the first amendment
Republican Christine O'Donnell does not know the 1st amendment.
Seperation of Church and state.
The Anti-Constitution [Tea] Party
With Jamie Raskin and Howard Fineman
Aired on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Cenk Uygur of TYT substituting, MSNBC, 10-19-2010
Seperation of Church and state.
The Anti-Constitution [Tea] Party
With Jamie Raskin and Howard Fineman
Aired on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Cenk Uygur of TYT substituting, MSNBC, 10-19-2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ridley and Dawkins Discuss What Extraterrestrial Life Would Look Like
Matt Ridley and Richard Dawkins speculate about the nature of extraterrestrial life in front of an audience at the Centre for Life in Newcastle
Lack of belief in gods
Explaining the concept, refuting common objections and giving a number of reasons that atheists are sometimes 'fervent'.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Is There Room for Divine Intervention in the Age of Science?
Aired on October 17, 2010 on BBC Sunday Morning Live
Jesse Ventura: "I Think Religion Is The Root Of All Evil"
Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura
Aired on CNN, October 15, 2010
Aired on CNN, October 15, 2010
God in America: A New Adam - Natives Resists Catholics
Europeans don't understand that religion is deeply embedded in Native American culture.
In New Mexico, Pueblo spirituality collides with the Franciscan missionaries' Catholicism. In New England, Puritan leader John Winthrop confronts religious dissenters within his ranks. And a new message of spiritual rebirth from evangelical preachers sweeps through the colonies, upending traditional religious authority and kindling a rebellious spirit that converges with the American Revolution.
By PBS Frontline
In New Mexico, Pueblo spirituality collides with the Franciscan missionaries' Catholicism. In New England, Puritan leader John Winthrop confronts religious dissenters within his ranks. And a new message of spiritual rebirth from evangelical preachers sweeps through the colonies, upending traditional religious authority and kindling a rebellious spirit that converges with the American Revolution.
Watch the full episode. See more FRONTLINE.
By PBS Frontline
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sam Harris: The Moral Landscape
In "The Moral Landscape," Harris argues against the notion that good and evil, and right and wrong, are unanswerable by science. Harris posits that science can -- and should -- be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and setting out what constitutes a good life.
On Oct. 7, 2010, the Center for Inquiry in New York City hosted Sam Harris for a public lecture about his new book, "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values." The event was held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. This is the full video, including both the talk and question-and-answer session.
On Oct. 7, 2010, the Center for Inquiry in New York City hosted Sam Harris for a public lecture about his new book, "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values." The event was held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. This is the full video, including both the talk and question-and-answer session.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Hail Mary - 60 Minutes Australia, about Mary Helen MacKillop
Story on the canonization of Australia's [deceased] nun, Mary Helen MacKillop (January 15, 1842 -- August 8,1909).
"Hail Mary", 60 Minutes Australia, October 10, 2010.
Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation
"Hail Mary", 60 Minutes Australia, October 10, 2010.
Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation
Churches Named Most Segregated Place in U.S.
“Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of Christian America.”
That declaration, which has been attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., used to startle listeners. Now it’s virtually become a cliché. For years, various academic studies and news articles have reported what many churchgoers already know: most American congregations are segregated.
In the latest issue of the academic journal Sociological Inquiry, two professors dug deeper into why Sundays remain so segregated.
The article, “Race, Diversity, and Membership Duration in Religious Congregations,’ said that nine out of ten congregations in the U.S. are segregated - a single racial groups accounts for more than 80 percent of their membership.
Aired on October 10, 2010 on Fox & Friends
That declaration, which has been attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., used to startle listeners. Now it’s virtually become a cliché. For years, various academic studies and news articles have reported what many churchgoers already know: most American congregations are segregated.
In the latest issue of the academic journal Sociological Inquiry, two professors dug deeper into why Sundays remain so segregated.
The article, “Race, Diversity, and Membership Duration in Religious Congregations,’ said that nine out of ten congregations in the U.S. are segregated - a single racial groups accounts for more than 80 percent of their membership.
Aired on October 10, 2010 on Fox & Friends
Friday, October 15, 2010
What Happened Before the Big Bang?
They are the biggest questions that science can possibly ask: where did everything in our universe come from? How did it all begin? For nearly a hundred years, we thought we had the answer: a big bang some 14 billion years ago.
But now some scientists believe that was not really the beginning. Our universe may have had a life before this violent moment of creation.
Horizon takes the ultimate trip into the unknown, to explore a dizzying world of cosmic bounces, rips and multiple universes, and finds out what happened before the big bang.
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But now some scientists believe that was not really the beginning. Our universe may have had a life before this violent moment of creation.
Horizon takes the ultimate trip into the unknown, to explore a dizzying world of cosmic bounces, rips and multiple universes, and finds out what happened before the big bang.
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Christine O'Donnel about evolution and Michael Moore with comment
Christine O'Donnel says what she believes is irrelevant. And so that answer is apparently good enough for the masses of uneducated American STUPIDS who now elect only those who are anti-intellectual, anti-science, & delusional.
Larry King: "Its called a theory though!"
Once again. Larry King is stupid. Take him of the air.
In scientific terms, "theory" does not mean a guess, or hunch, or hypothesis. A theory does not change into a scientific law with the accumulation of new or better evidence. A theory will always be a theory, a law will always be a law. A theory will never become a law, and a law never was a theory. A theory is a scientific explanation of an observed phenomenon. Unlike laws, theories EXPLAIN why things are the way they are. Theories are what science is for! Evolution is a scientific theory, AND A FACT!
Aired on Larry King Live, CNN, 10-13-2010
Larry King: "Its called a theory though!"
Once again. Larry King is stupid. Take him of the air.
In scientific terms, "theory" does not mean a guess, or hunch, or hypothesis. A theory does not change into a scientific law with the accumulation of new or better evidence. A theory will always be a theory, a law will always be a law. A theory will never become a law, and a law never was a theory. A theory is a scientific explanation of an observed phenomenon. Unlike laws, theories EXPLAIN why things are the way they are. Theories are what science is for! Evolution is a scientific theory, AND A FACT!
Aired on Larry King Live, CNN, 10-13-2010
Faith Is Most Powerful Survival Tool
Ben Sherwood: Faith Is Most Powerful Survival Tool
Aired on October 14, 2010 on Fox News
Aired on October 14, 2010 on Fox News
God on High Stakes Intelligent Designing
Yahweh and the Devil is talking and playing poker about the humans.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Hitchens Brothers Debate Religion
Christopher and Peter Hitchens, Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Public life.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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Islam and the Big Bong Theory
DarkMatter2525 wrote: Islam, why does God need you to kill me? If He wanted me dead, I'd be dead (or I wouldn't have existed in the first place). Choose: 1.God can't kill me. 2.God doesn't want me dead. 3.God doesn't exist. Which is it? I mean, you really don't give your god much credit. People insult me all the time, and I don't want them dead. What makes you think God is so petty that He can't even take a joke? If you're enlightened, then you can laugh at yourself. Why am I more enlightened than your god?
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Sam Harris on The Daily Show
Author Sam Harris interview about moral and religion by Jon Stewart at The Daily Show.
Sam Harris wants to begin talking about morality and human values in the context of our growing scientific understanding of the world.
Aired on Monday October 4, 2010 on The Daily Show, Comedy Central
Sam Harris wants to begin talking about morality and human values in the context of our growing scientific understanding of the world.
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Aired on Monday October 4, 2010 on The Daily Show, Comedy Central
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Christian mr Phelps Goes to Washington
Crazy Christian Fred Phelps and his Christian Westboro Baptist Church that pickets military funerals makes its case before the SCOTUS.
Aired on ABC News Nightline, October 6, 2010.
God Hates Fags
Aired on ABC News Nightline, October 6, 2010.
God Hates Fags
Bill Maher on CNN John King USA
Christine O'Donnell a Delaware senate republican
Bill Maher, guest on John King USA
USA is a Laughingstock Among Civilized Nations of the World
Aired on John King USA, CNN, October 6, 2010
Bill Maher, guest on John King USA
USA is a Laughingstock Among Civilized Nations of the World
Aired on John King USA, CNN, October 6, 2010
Death-threat Dawahfilms goes Doc Hunting
Dawahfilms makes death-threat to Thunderf00t
Yup, would you believe it, not only does Dawahfilms thing that he speaks for 'all true muslims' and who they have a mandate to kill, but also thinks that if anyone should have the gall to call him on his BS he has every right to do whatever he sees fit to get his vengeance.
Yup, would you believe it, not only does Dawahfilms thing that he speaks for 'all true muslims' and who they have a mandate to kill, but also thinks that if anyone should have the gall to call him on his BS he has every right to do whatever he sees fit to get his vengeance.
The Tower of Babel animated
This video is based on the Biblical story of the Tower of Babel, found in Genesis 11. All people had only one language, and they decided to build a tower that would reach to the heavens, so that they would not be scattered.
Well, God didn't like this idea, since he had already told everyone to spread across the planet (Genesis 9:1). So he confused their languages so that they could no longer understand each other. Then they finally obeyed what God told them to do in the first place.
Well, God didn't like this idea, since he had already told everyone to spread across the planet (Genesis 9:1). So he confused their languages so that they could no longer understand each other. Then they finally obeyed what God told them to do in the first place.
Novelist, Philip Roth, On Religion & God
Philip Roth has been called "America's greatest living novelist" many times over. Roth rarely does interviews, but he invited Sunday Morning into his home. And that's where Rita Braver sat down with him to talk about his work, his life, and his legacy.
CBS News Sunday Morning, October 3, 2010. Watch the entire interview here.
CBS News Sunday Morning, October 3, 2010. Watch the entire interview here.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists
In this last segment, Rev. James Skehan talks about the Bible as literature vs. science as a way of knowing about the universe. Dr. Carl Fezer (briefly!) talks about the nature of science. Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, 2/13/1988
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists
A panel focusing on local committees of correspondence, with Michael Zimmerman (of the Clergy Letter Project), Jack Friedman (past NCSE board president), Frank Lovell (a long-time creationist-watcher from Louisville, KY), and physicist Ronnie Hastings.
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 3
Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, 2/13/1988
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 3
Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, 2/13/1988
Coach Singletary Needs a Bigger Cross!
It turns out, the NFL's most God-glorifying Christian is a huge loser! To win, Mike Singletary is gonna need more than wood for Jesus.
Mormonis - learn about the Chistian Mormens
Sam & Libbie examine Mormonism, it's origins, evolution and reconciliations. Also, theist caller attempts to prove the existence of God by hormones. Cheeky!
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists
Genie Scott and Catholic Ken Miller explore debating creationists--and why you shouldn't.
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 2
Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, February 13 ,1988
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 2
Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, February 13 ,1988
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 1
Ken Miller and Fred Edwords explore debating creationists--and why you shouldn't. Moderator: Wayne Moyer. Held at AAAS, Boston, 2/13/1988
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 1
Do's and Don'ts Debating Creationists: Part 1
Monday, October 4, 2010
Bishop Eddie Long vows to fight sex allegations
Bishop will fight. New Birth will stand behind their Bishop
Should Americans Fear Islam?
ABC This Week: Holy War. The question is: Should Americans Fear Islam?
Tv-program with debate about Islam with Muslim auther Reza Aslan from Daily Best, with Anjem Choudary and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
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This Week with Christiane Amanpour, October 3, 2010 on ABC
Tv-program with debate about Islam with Muslim auther Reza Aslan from Daily Best, with Anjem Choudary and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
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This Week with Christiane Amanpour, October 3, 2010 on ABC
Is Evolution Compatible with Christianity?
"First of all, it's not compatible with the Bible. Second of all, it's not compatible with science. ... Keep in mind, a question of the origin of life is not, in its final analysis, a biological question; it's a historical question. Biologists can pitch in by looking at the structures of cells and that sort of thing, but they can't really tell you how it started."
This clip is posted with permission from Ligonier Ministries.
Lies upon lies.
This clip is posted with permission from Ligonier Ministries.
Lies upon lies.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Should God be kept out of politics?
With former MP Dr Evan Harris
Sunday Morning Live - BBC 1 03 October 2010
Sunday Morning Live - BBC 1 03 October 2010
Is It Child Abuse
We take your calls as we explore the consequences of teaching children that Heaven and Hell are real places.
The Thinking Atheist Podcast #6 - Is It Child Abuse
Also watch the Jill Mytton Interview on religion by Richard Dawkins
The Thinking Atheist Podcast #6 - Is It Child Abuse
Also watch the Jill Mytton Interview on religion by Richard Dawkins
Do physicists believe in God?
Our scientists respond to more questions from viewers - this time it's questions about God and astronomical features.
The Origin of Specious
First: The late Bill Hicks, comedian.
Dr. Steven Pinker, Harvard University
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC, October 1, 2010
Dr. Steven Pinker, Harvard University
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC, October 1, 2010
Brian Spears at Texas SBOE
Brian Spears of the Austin chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State testifies before the Texas State Board of Education on September 24, 2010.
Brian Spears of the Austin chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State testifies before the Texas State Board of Education on September 24, 2010. Spears opposed a proposed resolution that attacked Islam and falsely claimed that textbooks are anti-Christian and that wealthy Muslims are trying to buy publishing companies so that they can influence the education of American schoolchildren.
Spears opposed a proposed resolution that attacked Islam and falsely claimed that textbooks are anti-Christian and that wealthy Muslims are trying to buy publishing companies so that they can influence the education of American schoolchildren.
Brian Spears of the Austin chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State testifies before the Texas State Board of Education on September 24, 2010. Spears opposed a proposed resolution that attacked Islam and falsely claimed that textbooks are anti-Christian and that wealthy Muslims are trying to buy publishing companies so that they can influence the education of American schoolchildren.
Spears opposed a proposed resolution that attacked Islam and falsely claimed that textbooks are anti-Christian and that wealthy Muslims are trying to buy publishing companies so that they can influence the education of American schoolchildren.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Bill Maher & Bill O'Reilly Argue Bible and Religion
Aired on Bill O'Reilly, Fox News, October 1, 2010
A One Woman Atheist Factory
On Christine O'Donnell:
John Fugelsang : "She's a one woman atheist factory."
Rebecca Dana: "She may well be (mentally ill)."
Linda Blair: "America has become illiterate in religion."
The Joy Behar Show, HLN, October 1, 2010
John Fugelsang : "She's a one woman atheist factory."
Rebecca Dana: "She may well be (mentally ill)."
Linda Blair: "America has become illiterate in religion."
The Joy Behar Show, HLN, October 1, 2010
Church May Lose Tax Exempt Status Over Pastor's Political Comment
Aired on October 1, 2010 on Fox News
Fox News: Did the Bible Predict the Global Economic Meltdown?
David Jeremiah on The Coming Economic Armaggeddon
October 1, 2010 on Fox News
October 1, 2010 on Fox News
Churches Defying IRS Rules and Getting Away With It Too!
Christian churches now endorsing political candidates without fear of losing their tax exemptions. Here comes the theocracy!
Story from News 9:
EDMOND, Oklahoma -- In 2008, pastors created "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," a movement created to try and an erase a law that prevents pastors from preaching politics. The participation from pastors over exercising their rights more than doubled this Sunday.
Edmond Pastor Paul Blair was one of over 100 pastors across the country who say they exercised their First Amendment right to endorse political candidates in their sermon Sunday.
The pastors claim a 1954 amendment to the tax code that prohibits such speech is unconstitutional and needs to be challenged.
"The First Amendment is to keep the federal government from coming and telling me what I can and can't preach," said Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Paul Blair. "Pastors have been conned by groups like the Americans United for Separation of Church and State that this is wrong, you aren't suppose to do this."
It's a message Pastor Blair has been delivering for two years now. It's the reason he continues to use his pulpit to endorse candidates.
"On November 2, as this God fearing Oklahoman, as this patriotic American steps into the election booth, I will be casting my ballot for Representative Mary Fallin for governor," Pastor Blair preached during his sermon.
But federal law says Blair shouldn't be using the pulpit for politics and the IRS prohibits religious organizations from endorsing candidates.
"The religious people in our society seem to think there are no boundaries for their role in our society," said Bruce Prescott, a religious talk show host.
The religious radio show host heads the Norman chapter for the Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He fears pastors endorsing candidates will only reflect negatively on the church.
"I don't care who you put in charge. They are fallible human beings. They are not perfect. They are going to do something that doesn't reflect well on Christ," said Prescott.
But Blair hopes more pastors will continue to defy the federal government.
"We need another generation of God fearing, Bible thumping, Patriot pastors. That's why I do what I do," the pastor said.
Pastor Blair said even if the IRS takes away the church's tax exempt status, he won't stop endorsing candidates. He also sent the IRS a DVD of his endorsement of John McCain two years ago. The agency took no action against Blair or his church.
News9, Edmond, Oklahoma, September 27, 2010
Story from News 9:
EDMOND, Oklahoma -- In 2008, pastors created "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," a movement created to try and an erase a law that prevents pastors from preaching politics. The participation from pastors over exercising their rights more than doubled this Sunday.
Edmond Pastor Paul Blair was one of over 100 pastors across the country who say they exercised their First Amendment right to endorse political candidates in their sermon Sunday.
The pastors claim a 1954 amendment to the tax code that prohibits such speech is unconstitutional and needs to be challenged.
"The First Amendment is to keep the federal government from coming and telling me what I can and can't preach," said Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Paul Blair. "Pastors have been conned by groups like the Americans United for Separation of Church and State that this is wrong, you aren't suppose to do this."
It's a message Pastor Blair has been delivering for two years now. It's the reason he continues to use his pulpit to endorse candidates.
"On November 2, as this God fearing Oklahoman, as this patriotic American steps into the election booth, I will be casting my ballot for Representative Mary Fallin for governor," Pastor Blair preached during his sermon.
But federal law says Blair shouldn't be using the pulpit for politics and the IRS prohibits religious organizations from endorsing candidates.
"The religious people in our society seem to think there are no boundaries for their role in our society," said Bruce Prescott, a religious talk show host.
The religious radio show host heads the Norman chapter for the Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He fears pastors endorsing candidates will only reflect negatively on the church.
"I don't care who you put in charge. They are fallible human beings. They are not perfect. They are going to do something that doesn't reflect well on Christ," said Prescott.
But Blair hopes more pastors will continue to defy the federal government.
"We need another generation of God fearing, Bible thumping, Patriot pastors. That's why I do what I do," the pastor said.
Pastor Blair said even if the IRS takes away the church's tax exempt status, he won't stop endorsing candidates. He also sent the IRS a DVD of his endorsement of John McCain two years ago. The agency took no action against Blair or his church.
News9, Edmond, Oklahoma, September 27, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
C0nc0rdance vs the Discovery Institute on evolution
This is the Q&A session C0nc0rdance had with the Discovery Institute at the recent SMU sponsored event, "4 Nails in Darwin's Coffin". For best results, C0nc0rdance recommend using the interactive transcript.
C0nc0rdance text to this video:
The full high resolution video of the entire event is available at www.mediafire.com/?cp2b4lcqzya63 for download. You are free to do with this video, and the other videos of the event, as you wish. Note that some of the downloadable files were too large, and are available as file-spanning .rar archive files.
I apologize for the wordy, too-fast slides that I included. There was a lot of information that needed to be presented to understand why their technical arguments fail on a basic level. You may find that you need to pause the video, or watch it multiple times to get the full effect.
The articles I cited/used:
1. My favorite, it refutes Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper very clearly (free full text):
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/FPMC2459213/pdf/rsif20080085.pdf
2. I borrowed very heavily from Arthur Hunt's analysis of Doug Axe's work on Panda's Thumb:
www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2007/01/92-second-st-fa.html
3. Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper that he bases most of his argument on:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15321723
I recorded the Q&A session with my Android phone in my pocket. Audio quality is a bit low, and you'll hear the creak of people's chairs as they got up to leave. Everyone was a bit tired of listening to these clowns.
A viewer brought these sites to my attention, and I want to make it clear that the SMU Biology faculty generally oppose Intelligent Design:
SMU Biology Professors Speak Out Against Intelligent Design
www.smudailycampus.com/opinion/smu-professors-speak-out-against-darwin-presentation-1.1649982
Dr. John G Wise's analysis of ID Creationism
C0nc0rdance text to this video:
The full high resolution video of the entire event is available at www.mediafire.com/?cp2b4lcqzya63 for download. You are free to do with this video, and the other videos of the event, as you wish. Note that some of the downloadable files were too large, and are available as file-spanning .rar archive files.
I apologize for the wordy, too-fast slides that I included. There was a lot of information that needed to be presented to understand why their technical arguments fail on a basic level. You may find that you need to pause the video, or watch it multiple times to get the full effect.
The articles I cited/used:
1. My favorite, it refutes Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper very clearly (free full text):
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/FPMC2459213/pdf/rsif20080085.pdf
2. I borrowed very heavily from Arthur Hunt's analysis of Doug Axe's work on Panda's Thumb:
www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2007/01/92-second-st-fa.html
3. Doug Axe's 2004 JMB paper that he bases most of his argument on:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15321723
I recorded the Q&A session with my Android phone in my pocket. Audio quality is a bit low, and you'll hear the creak of people's chairs as they got up to leave. Everyone was a bit tired of listening to these clowns.
A viewer brought these sites to my attention, and I want to make it clear that the SMU Biology faculty generally oppose Intelligent Design:
SMU Biology Professors Speak Out Against Intelligent Design
www.smudailycampus.com/opinion/smu-professors-speak-out-against-darwin-presentation-1.1649982
Dr. John G Wise's analysis of ID Creationism
Intelligent design: In conversation with Derren Brown
Psychological illusionist Derren Brown talks to the OU's Nigel Warburton about how personal experiences can be misleading and how people attribute design to objects in the natural world.
Neil Degrasse Tyson debunks 2012 at the 2010 World Science Festival
Here Neil Degrasse Tyson talks of the Mayan 2012 planetary predictions. He talks about how the alignment of the Sun Earth and center of the galaxy is NOT a unique phenomenon. In fact, this alignment happens each and every year. So why is 2012 any different?
Neil Degrasse Tyson also explains many other non-scientific Mayan perceptions of cosmology. Including the observation that the Mayans thought the Earth was flat, had four corners, and was held up in space on the back of a crocodile and five trees of various bright colors. Which is in and of itself intriguing and culturally important but factually NOT TRUE.
Neil Degrasse Tyson also explains many other non-scientific Mayan perceptions of cosmology. Including the observation that the Mayans thought the Earth was flat, had four corners, and was held up in space on the back of a crocodile and five trees of various bright colors. Which is in and of itself intriguing and culturally important but factually NOT TRUE.
Barry Lynn on Newt Gingrich's Fear Mongering
Rev. Barry Lynn, Executive Director of "Americans United for Separation of Church & State"
The Ed Show, Ed Schultz, MSNBC, September 29, 2010
The Ed Show, Ed Schultz, MSNBC, September 29, 2010
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