Friday, November 30, 2012

Fox's Annual Christmas Warpath Returns

Al Sharpton looks upon Christmas and Fox News anchors.



PoliticsNation, MSNBC, Al Sharpton, November 28, 2012

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Christmas: To XMAS And Beyond

ID Cards Are Not The Mark Of The Beast

John Hagee is the voice of reason over worries that ID cards embedded with RFID chips are the Mark of the Beast ... because that won't happen until after the Rapture.

Richard Dawkins on his book The God Delusion

Richard Dawkins has been called the world's most famous atheist - An evolutionary biologist , he has touched off a storm of controversy with his bestseller The God Delusion. In it Richard Dawkins argues that a belief in God is irrational and religion is divisive and dangerous.



Richard Dawkins was the Charles Simonyi Professor of Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University.

The War On Christmas Is Really a War On Christ

Bryan Fischer renames the "war on Christmas."



AFA Channel, November 2012
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Christmas: To XMAS And Beyond

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Another Scientology Defector breaks their Silence

Raised as Scientologists, Christie King Collbran and her husband, Chris, were recruited as teenagers to work for the elite corps of staff members who keep the Church of Scientology running, known as the Sea Organization, or Sea Org.

They signed a contract for a billion years — in keeping with the churchs belief that Scientologists are immortal. They worked seven days a week, often on little sleep, for sporadic paychecks of $50 a week, at most.

But after 13 years and growing disillusionment, the Collbrans decided to leave the Sea Org, setting off on a Kafkaesque journey that they said required them (1) to sign false confessions about their personal lives and their work, (2) pay the church thousands of dollars it said they owed for courses and counseling, and (3) accept the consequences as their parents, siblings and friends who are church members cut off all communication with them.

BROADCAST DATE: 9th March 2010
Show: TODAY SHOW

Pat Robertson: Liberals "Want Death"

Pat Robertson accuses "wild" liberals of creating a "society of death"



The 700 Club on CBN

Christianity are not a religion, it is a philosophy

David Silverman, President of American Atheists

Bill O'Reilly: "Atheists are a Merry Band of Fascists!"



Bill O'Reilly: "Christianity are not a religion, it is a philosophy".


O'Reilly Factor, Fox News, Bill O'Reilly, November 28, 2012


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Can you also feel the Christian nabo love?
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Christmas: To XMAS And Beyond

The three branches of government came directly from the Bible

Bryan Fischer channels David Barton as he asserts that our government's executive, judicial, and legislative branches were rooted in the Bible.



Video by Christian AFA Channel

Bishop Pat Buckley supporting secularism

Independent Bishop Pat Buckley, speaking after yesterday's Atheist Ireland meeting on separation of church and state in the Malone Lodge Hotel Belfast



Bishop Pat Buckley supporting secularism in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Astronomy Cast Ep 282 Seasons

Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. These are the seasons we experience here on Earth as our planet completes an orbit around the Sun. But what's going on? Why do we experience such different temperatures and weather over the course of 365 days? Do other planets experience the seasons like we do?



Astronomy Cast Episode 282 Seasons

Exorcism Raw Video 3

Christian exorcism in 2012 USA with Bob Larson

Gay Rights Movement May Ban Marriage

Rick Joyner says there are there are "some" in the gay rights movement who seek to even "forbid marriage between a male and a female."

Michael Brown: Gays will come in the churches

Michael Brown compares his anti-gay book to Uncle Tom's Cabin and predicts a wave of ex-gay and ex-transgender Christians


Even Pat Robertson Denies the Earth is 6,000 Years Old

While CBN sells Young Earth Creationist material, Pat Robertson breaks with fellow fundamentalists and denies Young Earth Creationism.



Bishop James Ussher (4 January 1581 – 21 March 1656)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

War on christmas rewrite

Lawrence O'Donnell looks upon the Christian war on christmas and atheists.



Bill O'Reilly, Catholic on Fox News
Rev. Pat Robertson, Christian on CBN
Ricky Gervais

‘Happy atheist’ Ricky Gervais rewrites Pat Robertson

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, Rewrite, MSNBC, November 26, 2012

John Hagee: Gays Defiling America's Purity

Televangelist John Hagee warns that America is in decline because of the size of government and same-sex marriage.

Virtual Star Party Nov 25, 2012

Telescopes by Stuart Forman, Gary Gonella, Mike Rector, Roy Salisbury, and Mike Phillips. Commentary by Scott Lewis.



Virtual Star Party November 25, 2012
Hosted by Fraser Cain.

Christmas: To XMAS And Beyond

Merry Christmas! People would be amazed that 1) many non-Christians celebrate the holiday season and 2) many Christians unknowingly implement pagan traditions into their commemoration of the baby Jesus.



This video takes a quick glance at just a few beloved Christmas traditions and some of their origins.

Some other resources:
http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/nazareth.html
http://www.atheists.org/Did_Jesus_Exist%3F
http://www.history.com/topics/christmas
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3958241.stm

NOTE: This is an update of a video which originally released in 2011. In this version, we've added more sources for the information provided.

By The Thinking Atheist

Richard Dawkins on the Late Late Show

Richard Dawkins on tv-show surroundet with teists.

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Explosions in Space, Astronomy Cast

We've all seen the classic science-fiction space explosions full of flames and loud sounds; beautiful on the screen but totally lacking in any kind of science. What's wrong with science-fiction? What would chemical and nuclear explosions really look like? What would we hear? And, what is to natural explosions that nature detonates in space?



Astronomy Cast Ep 281

A Year in Jail for Not Believing in God?

In Kentucky, a homeland security law requires the state's citizens to acknowledge the security provided by the Almighty God -- or risk 12 months in prison.




Fox News, November 25, 2012

With:
Edward Kagin, filed lawsuit against Kentucky.
Tom Riner, Baptist minister and Kentucky state representative

Douglas Kennedy, Newport, Kentucky

Acknowledge ‘Almighty God’ or Go Directly to Jail by Teresa Macbain

A Year in Jail for Not Believing in God? How Kentucky is Persecuting Atheists on Alternet.

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Atheists sue over reference to God in Kentucky state terrorism bill.

Debunking the Jesus Myth - Robert M. Price

A video clip of Robert M price, explaining the blatant similarities of the Jesus myth with localized beliefs surrounding other messiahs, many of which existed prior to the Jesus Character himself.

God's Priorities 2

People accept certain behaviors from their god that they'd never accept from their fellow humans.



They ask God for "things and stuff" (right, Bill O'Reilly?), and God provides (even though perfectly natural explanations abound), while ignoring those in true need. What about you? Did you stand idly by while a baby drowned in a puddle? If you did, then you're evil. God stood idly by while a baby drowned? Well, that baby needed to feel the horrifying pain and panic of fluid filling his lungs and suffocating him in order for "God's plan" to play out. What?! Or maybe there is no God - or no omnipotent god - and nature is indifferent to our suffering. People will jump through some terrible hoops just to maintain the beliefs they like.

Gags pertaining to this video: Mormons are supposed to believe that after they die, they'll reign over an entire planet. Mitt Romney has said that Jesus will reign from Missouri and Jerusalem when he returns (interesting choices, JC...not MY first, but what the hell...JC does what JC wants). Mormons are also supposed to wear "sacred" undergarments (magic underwear).

Hostess has gone out of business due to labor disputes. Some ultra right wing Conservative pundits have actually tried to blame Michelle Obama, as she has been so outspoken and active in advocating healthy eating habits for children. In no way do I believe Michelle Obama had anything to do with it. I'm just poking fun.

Cosmological Constant

In order to allow for a static Universe, Albert Einstein introduced the concept of the Cosmological Constant Lambda to make the math work out. Once it was discovered that the Universe was actually expanding, he threw the number out calling it his "biggest blunder". But thanks to dark energy, the Cosmological Constant is back.



Astronomy Cast Ep 280 Cosmological Constant

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Sanal Edamaruku speaking in Dublin about 'blasphemously' explaining a crying statue of Jesus

Why should a respected Indian author be facing jail for exposing a crying Catholic statue as being caused by faulty plumbing? Sanal Edamaruku, the victim of this unjust law, speaks here in Dublin, Ireland about the blasphemy charges against him.



Atheist Ireland is hosting four public meetings, including this one in Dublin, and others in Cork, Galway and Belfast, to promote separation of church and state in Ireland and internationally.

Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012 - Part 3

In this video Myles discusses some of the claims made by thruthers that can be disproven with a simple google search. Claims such as Al does not glow red, cuts at the base of the WTC and the difference between thermate and thermite.



Bad Edit
At 8:50 it looks like I cut off the guy as he is about to explain the lack of BaNO3. This is not the case as he moved on to talk about a NIST model for the collapse of WTC7. Sorry for the sloppy editing guys.


Pat 1: Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero

Part 2: Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012



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Mea Culpa Maxima - trailer

This movie is about the Roman-Catholic Church and the Hitler-Pope, Pope Benedict XVI



Name: Mea Culpa Maxima: Silence in the house of God
By: Alex Gibney

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Read Memo to Pope Described Transfer of Pedophile Priest in The New York Times


Catholic Christianity

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Bill Nye: Creationism is just wrong!

Debate: The age of the Earth



Bill Nye, the Science Guy "We need a scientificaly-literate future

Bill Nye "Creationism is like teaching the Earth is flat."

CNN Saturday Morning, November 24, 2012

Hubble Constant on Astronomy Cast

When Edwin Hubble observed that distant galaxies are speeding away from us in all directions, he discovered the reality that we live in an expanding Universe. Hubble worked to calculate exactly how fast this expansion is happening, creating the Hubble constant - which astronomers continue to refine and reference in their research.



Astronomy Cast Ep 279 Hubble Constant

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Christmastime - Atheist Billboards

Happy Holidays from http://atheistbillboards.com and http://religionismanmade.blogspot.com



Billboard Sponsors:
Freedom From Religion Foundation - http://ffrf.org
American Humanist Association - http://americanhumanist.org
American Atheists - http://atheists.org

Sarah Silverman talk at TED

Comedian Sarah Silverman's much talked about TED performance.



A new perspective on the number 3000

Scientology: Astra Woodcraft Interview

Astra Woodcraft grew up inside Scientology's Sea Org. She tells us what life was like when her family moved to Clearwater, Florida.

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XENU TV
Producer: Mark Bunker

Pagan Parallels to Christ

Robert M. Price gives a lecture on pagan parallels to Christ at a Minnesota Atheist Meeting.

"Robert M. Price - Pagan Parallels to Christ - Part 1" recorded 3/31/2007


Robert M. Price - Pagan Parallels to Christ - Part 2


Atheist Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists.

Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to:

- Provide a community for atheists
- Educate the public about atheism
- Promote separation of state and church

The War On Democrac (full movie)

'The War On Democracy' (2007) was John Pilger's first for cinema. It explores the current and past relationship of Washington with Latin American countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile.



Using archive footage sourced by Michael Moore's archivist Carl Deal, the film shows how serial US intervention, overt and covert, has toppled a series of legitimate governments in the Latin American region since the 1950s. The democratically elected Chilean government of Salvador Allende, for example, was ousted by a US backed coup in 1973 and replaced by the military dictatorship of General Pinochet. Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador have all been invaded by the United States.

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John Pilger interviews several ex-CIA agents who took part in secret campaigns against democratic countries in the region. He investigates the School of the Americas in the US state of Georgia, where Pinochet's torture squads were trained along with tyrants and death squad leaders in Haiti, El Salvador, Brazil and Argentina.

The film unearths the real story behind the attempted overthrow of Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez in 2002 and how the people of the barrios of Caracas rose up to force his return to power.

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It also looks at the wider rise of populist governments across South America lead by indigenous leaders intent on loosening the shackles of Washington and a fairer redistribution of the continent's natural wealth.

John Pilger says: "[The film] is about the struggle of people to free themselves from a modern form of slavery". These people, he says, "describe a world not as American presidents like to see it as useful or expendable, they describe the power of courage and humanity among people with next to nothing. They reclaim noble words like democracy, freedom, liberation, justice, and in doing so they are defending the most basic human rights of all of us in a war being waged against all of us."

'The War On Democracy' was a Youngheart Entertainment, Granada and Michael Watt production. It was released in UK cinemas on 15 June 2007 and broadcast on ITV1, 20 August 2007. Directors: John Pilger and Chris Martin. Producers: Chris Martin and Wayne Young. Editor: Joe Frost. The film was made with the support of the humanitarian financier Michael Watt.

Awards: Best Documentary Award, 2008 One World Awards, London. The panel's citation read: "There are six criteria the judges are asked to use to select the winner of this award: the film's impact on public opinion, its appeal to a wide audience, its inclusion of voices from the developing world, its high journalistic or production standards, its success in conveying the impact of the actions of the world's rich on the lives of the poor and the extent to which it draws attention to possible solutions. One film met every one of these. It was the winner of the award: John Pilger's 'The War on Democracy'."

Marriage according to the bible

Biblical Marriage - Rape Your Way In, Stone Your Way Out



Be happy that Christians cherry-pick their bibles. Be very happy.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Holy Bible with Rolf and Samuel Lampa

On the show were Rolf and Samuel Lampa. Rolf lampa is the Chairman of the Swedish Creationist Association. Samuel Lampa, a bio-chemist, is Rolf's son.

Both Rolf and Samuel believe in a literal interpretation of the bible, Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden and the biblical flood. They believe that the earth is less than 10,000 years old, that dinosaurs lived with man and were taken on to the Ark.

This is the first part of the Magic Sandwich Show, broadcast on 18 November 2012.


During the course of the show they were invited to provide links that they would like to be included in the description to these videos. They provided the following links:

http://sv.rilpedia.org/wiki/Psyche_(Bible)
http://rilsearch.org
http://creation.com



The other person appearing on the show was c0nc0rdance. (But not as we normally see him. He seems to have put on some human mask and disguised the fact that he is, in fact, a dinosaur.)

Part 2


The Magic Sandwich Show, broadcast on 18 November 2012.

Climate Change from the Biotic to the Exotic

How will climate change affect the flavor of wine? Are warming oceans responsible for the recent global jellyfish outbreak? Do we know how a rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide will affect poison ivy, tobacco, or even sea anemones? NCSE climate change project director talks about what the research shows and future questions to be answered. Sponsored by the Bay Area Skeptics.



Speaker: Minda Berbeco, PhD
When: 11/14/2012.
Where: La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley

CosmoQuest Crater Tutorial

Here is a brief tutorial for how to mark craters in Moon Mappers or Vesta Mappers at CosmoQuest. This is for an older site design, so appearances have changed slightly, but the science of crater mapping is the same!

The Elephant in the Room

Here in the United States, we're approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, with Christmas soon after. For non-believers spending holiday time in the company of religious family and friends, it's often a difficult and stressful time.



In this show, we talk a little bit about such challenges, how to overcome (or avoid) them, and we take some time to celebrate and give thanks for the good stuff in our godless lives.

Watch also Malala Yousafzai

Radio podcast number 82
Show date: November 20, 2012

ABOUT.COM article: http://atheism.about.com/od/religiousholidays/tp/GodlessThanksgivingAtheists.htm

God Will Judge America For Re-Electing Obama Through Economic Collapse

Franklin Graham says that God will judge America for re-electing President Obama, probably through as massive economic collapse that brings the nation to its knees.



Video from November 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Only Eyewitness Testimony Can Determine The Age Of The Earth

Bryan Fischer and Terry Mortenson of Anwers In Genesis explain that scientists can never determine the age of the earth because they weren't there and only the Bible provides reliable eyewitness testimony.



Video from November 2012 at Focal Point on AFA Channel.
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You will like the view from Glenn Beck and crew on the age of the Earth.

Robertson Admits he Blew Election Prediction he Received from God

Romney-backer Pat Robertson at the beginning of the year said God told him who would win the presidential election, now admits he got it wrong.



Video from CBN November 2012

Malala

Malala Yousafzai's story has inspired millions. Here's a brief look at the young activist, the tragic events of October 9th, 2012, and the need for all of us to stand with Malala in her fight against horrific human rights abuses, not just in the Middle East, but all around the world.



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Imaginary friends bus ads

Report on the ads on DC buses with the message "I'm getting a bit old for imaginary friends" sponsored by the American Humanist Association.



Roy Speckhardt, exec dir, American Humanist Association

The ads promote their "Kids Without God" website.
Video by myFOXdc November 20, 2012

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Atheist Bus Ads - Washington, DC

Beck and crew try to Understand and Explain The Age of The Earth

The Mormon Glenn Beck and crew obviously have no understanding of how the biblical theory that the earth is six thousand years old is calculated.

Seth Andrews at Reason in the Rock

On October 27th, 2012, the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers invited Seth Andrews to be a part of their speaking lineup for the event, "Reason in the Rock" .

This is the audio of his presentation.



The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #81

Jerry DeWitt - Hope After Faith talk 2012

A former Pentecostal minister of over 25 years, Jerry DeWitt left faith behind in 2011 with the realization that his personal doctrine was much kinder than that of the god he'd worshipped and served.

Jerry DeWitt became the first graduate of The Clergy Project, created by Richard Dawkins and Dan Barker as a safe, private community for former and current clergy members who no longer held supernatural beliefs.

Jerry DeWitt was soon after brought on board as Executive Director of Recovering From Religion, where he can also help laypersons ease into the transition away from faith.



Recorded at Reason at the Rock November 2012.

Mike Aus: A Pastor's Journey to Atheism

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Possession, Jinn and Britain's Backstreet Exorcists

UK health and social workers and those in the criminal justice system are increasingly having to understand belief in spiritual possession among ethnic minorities, with new research highlighting a particular issue with some sections of the British Asian community blaming mental health problems on the supernatural.



The exorcist Abou Mohammed sits cross-legged on the floor of a back-room in his home in Ilford, East London. He is surrounded by copies of the Koran, containers of olive oil and a spray-bottle of water which he uses on the Jinn, the supernatural spirits, that he says possess many of his clients.

Mr Mohammed, who goes by the title of Raqi, has a waiting list several months long and charges £60 for a one-hour session.


BBC Newsnight
BBC Two 19 November 2012

Possession, Jinn and Britain's backstreet exorcists By Catrin Nye

Virtual Star Party Nov 18, 2012

Telescopes by Mike Chasin, Gary Gonella, and Kristian Jerslev. Commentary by Dr Pamela Gay, Dr Thad Szabo and Scott Lewis. Hosted by Fraser Cain.



Virtual Star Party November 18, 2012

In Re-Electing Obama, America Has Adopted "Sin As Official Public Policy"

Two weeks after the re-election of President Obama, Mat Staver and Matt Barber are warning that we have brough God's judgment upon this nation for doing so.



Video by Liberty Counsil, November 2012

Religious Politics and Secular Values

Major Varieties of Secularism and their Political Agendas

Part 1 John Shook


John Shook is Director of Education at the Center for Inquiry and Research Associate in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo, since 2006. He has authored and edited more than a dozen books, is a co-editor of three philosophy journals, and travels for lectures and debates across the United States and around the world. His latest book is The God Debates.

Part 2 Barbara Forrest


Barbara Forrest is the co-author with Paul R. Gross of Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design. She served as an expert witness for the plaintiffs in the first legal case involving intelligent design, Kitzmiller et al. v. Dover Area School District, which was decided in favor of the plaintiffs in December 2005. She is a member of the board of directors of the National Center for Science Education and the National Advisory Council of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. She is a Professor of Philosophy in the Department of History and Political Science at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Part 3 Barry Lynn


Barry Lynn is the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a Washington, D.C.-based organization dedicated to the preservation of the Constitution's religious liberty provisions. In addition to his work as a long-time activist and lawyer in the civil liberties field, Lynn is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. He also serves as host of the radio show Culture Shocks, a daily look at various issues affecting society and the culture.

Part 4 Ron Lindsay


Ronald Lindsay is president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Georgetown University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has been described both as a lawyer masquerading as a philosopher and as a philosopher pretending to be a lawyer. Both statements may be true. One undisputed fact: He is the author of Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas

Part 5 Chris Mooney


Chris Mooney is host of CFI's Point of Inquiry podcast and the author of three books: The Republican War on Science, Storm World, and Unscientific America. He has been featured regularly by the national media, having appeared on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, MSNBC's Morning Joe, CSPAN's Book TV, and NPR's Fresh Air With Terry Gross and Science Friday, among many other television and radio programs.

Part 6 Jeff Shartlet


Jeff Sharlet is a journalist, bestselling author, and academic best known for writing about religious subcultures in the United States. He is a contributing editor for Harper's and Rolling Stone. He has taught at New York University and is presently Mellon Assistant Professor of English at Dartmouth College. He is the author of the New York Times Bestsellers The Family and C Street, as well as the newly released Sweet Heaven When I Die (August 2011)

Mr. Deity and Another Testament

John (the Baptist) tries to dissuade Mr. Deity from releasing another testament "as is."



Mormonism

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Believing in Climate Change "Is an Insult to God"

The Religious Right's favorite anti-climate change "expert" Cal Beisner explains why Christians cannot believe in global warming.



On AFA Channel, November 2012

If You Don't Like That America is a Christian Nation, "You Shouldn't Live Here"

Daystar Christian television host - Joni Lamb - says that America is a Christian nation and so if you don't like government-sanctioned public prayer, "you shouldn't live here."



The Christians are always so tolerating....

Barry Kushner - Economyths

Why is it when our debt is lower than it has been in 200 of the last 250 years, our borowing is cheaper than during Thatcher, when unemployment and a decrease in taxation has caused the deficit, are we told that the cuts are necessary and the only option?



This talk challenges the misleading information about our economy in crisis that has become the single overwhelming narrative. Barry Kushner's talk has done a tour of public meetings, Nerve magazine event, Adult Learners week, trade union conferences and seminars, Labour group meetings, and commended by the New Economics Foundation, senior politicians and trade unionists as a clear, simple explanation of our economy.

Economyths
15th November 2012
The Head of Steam, Liverpool

Hosts: The Head of Steam, Liverpool
http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/liverpool-location-and-about-us/
twitter: @HeadofSteamLiv

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Bryan Fischer's Insane Biblical Parallel

Bryan Fischer compares the attack in Libya to what King David did in the Bible to Uriah the Hittite in having him killed to conceal his affair with Bathsheba.



Focal Point on AFA Channel, November 2012

Robertson: "Miserable" Atheists Trying to "Steal" Christmas

Pat Robertson says atheists are "miserable so they want you to be miserable" by trying "to steal your holiday away from you"



War on Christmas

Video from CBN November 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

Teresa MacBain on Her Transition from Minister to Atheist

Daughter of a priest Teresa MacBain always wanted to serve God as a prist. But how could she when the bible does not allow women to speak? Hear Teresa MacBain explain.



Recorded November 2012 at Reason in the Rock

From Pastors to Atheists

The History of Late Antiquity ft. Tom Holland

History of Islam.



The Jinn & Tonic Show: 17th November 2012

With:
Tom Holland, Islam, Untold story, Muhammad, Mohammed, Quran, Qur'an, Koran, Shadow of the sword, StopSpamming, StopSpamming1, Klingschor, AlmightyAtheismo, TheRationalizer

Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012

In this video Myles discussed the truthers' claims that a peer review paper proves that nano thermite was present at the WTC.

Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012 - Part 2



View Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero part 1.
Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012 - Part 3
Conspiracy Theories - The Thinking Atheist Radio

FFRF Sues IRS!

Edited clip from Freethought Radio, November 17, 2012, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Laurie Gaylor & Dan Barker, Co-Presidents.



FFRF News Blog
http://ffrf.org/news/blog

Huffington Post
"Freedom From Religion Foundation Sues IRS Over Political Activity By Churches, Religious Groups"
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New York Times
"Manila Hospital, No Stranger to Stork, Awaits Reproductive Health Bill's Fate"
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Sam harris vs Reza Aslan on book tv

Debate between author of the "End of Faith" Sam Harris with " Iranian born American professor Reza Aslan, author of "No god but God" and "How to Win A Cosmic war.



The debate revolves around the notion that Islam is more likely to endorse violnace than other religions, Religion and Secularism, and Faith and Rationality.

Improved video starting at 40:45.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Bart Ehrman about the New Testament

Bart D. Ehrman takes you on a journey to the ancient world and the forgery battles that have raged through the centuries. Bart Ehrman contends that the New Testament is riddled with contradictions about the life of Jesus and his significance.

Bart D. Ehrman has provided compelling evidence that early Christianity was a collection of competing schools of thought and that the central doctrines we know today were the inventions of theologians living several centuries after Christ.



Bart Ehrman talks at the Commonwealth Club. March 21, 2011. Bart Ehrman is a distinguished and prominent religious scholar.

Bart Ehrman is Ph.D., Author, Forged and Jesus, Interrupted

Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus, Grace Cathedral - Moderator


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It is sad that Bart Ehrman still have the belief that there was a "historical Jesus". I guess some superstitions is hard to let go of.

Scientology Corrupts Legal System

In this raw footage interview, the former second-in-command of Scientology, Marty Rathbun, explains how Scientology coerced medical examiner Joan Wood to change her opinion on the cause of Lisa McPherson's death which then derailed the criminal charges against Scientology.



Knowledge Report by Mark Bunker

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli versus the Westboro Baptist Church

When the Westboro Baptist Church boasted that they would picket comedian Lisa Lampanelli's show in Topeka, Kansas, on May 20, 2011, she decided to donate $1,000 to the Gay Men's Health Crisis for every protester who showed up. Before the start of her show, she went outside to see how the protest was going ...

Founderstein on Freethought Radio

Edited clips from Freethought Radio, October 27, 2012,



Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Laurie Gaylor & Dan Barker, Co-Presidents.

Book: "That's Not What They Meant!: Reclaiming the Founding Fathers from America's Right Wing", by Michael Austin

Apologizing for my rape video

I am taking full responsibility for offending people as a Christian and as a conservative. Just don't blame me for what Barack Obama looks like or what the Bible says.



View Liberal Atheists, This Means WAR.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Scientology: Secret Lives - L Ron Hubbard

A biography of L. Ron Hubbard's life and the Scientology cult he created.

Including interview with L Ron Hubbard



11/19/1997 by Channel 4

Americans Turned Their Back on God, Need New Jerry Falwell

Franklin Graham claims the re-election of Obama will usher in Civil War-like change and is proof Americans turned their back on God.



Video form November 2012 on CBN

Ricky Gervais on Noah's Ark

Ricky Gervais is reading the story of Noah.



From his Out of England 2 Stand up.

The 9/11 Terrorists Were "Agents Of God's Wrath"

Bryan Fischer says God sent the terrorists on 9/11 to get our attention ... and it has worked, because now Americans pray at baseball games.



Video from Focal Point on AFA Channel

Franklin Graham: Gays Can't Make a Family

Franklin Graham says same-sex couples can't make a family because their "plumbing is completely different"



Video from CBN News

Friday, November 16, 2012

How to Really, Really Piss Off the Westboro Baptist Church

Brick Stone returns to the Alyona Show to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to protect the God Hates Fags Church's right to protest funerals. But Freedom of Speech goes both ways...



Video by Russia Today

Obama Committed The Sin Of Lust, Greed, and Covetousness On National Television

The Christian Bryan Fischer says President Obama committed a sin on live television during his press conference by calling for higher taxes.



AFA Channel, November 2012

Heaven's Realtor® Mrs. Betty Bowers

Infomercial by Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, and the exclusive listing agent for the most coveted properties in Heaven. Mansions in Glory are priced to move! The Rapture is coming, so don't be left homeless for an eternity. CASH ONLY!



2012

Entering the Month of Light and Optimism

The east coast has spent the last couple weeks weathering storms. First Hurricane Sandy and then the Nor'easter. In most areas, light, heat and internet service are back up and running. These storms struck during the Hebrew month of Cheshvan.



Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, Director of NJOP, points out that on Wednesday night we began the month of Kislev. Cheshvan is also recognized as MarCheshvan, or Bitter Cheshvan, since it is the only Hebrew month where we do not celebrate a Jewish holiday. There are some that say its original name was Bul which reminds us of the Mabul, the great flood that occurred during Noah's time. During Hurricane Sandy we certainly had a downpour of rain, a gushing of water and the waves from the sea inundating us.

We are entering the month of Kislev, when we celebrate Chanukah. We light candles because we need light. We need optimism. We need a positive attitude. We've seen this take place after the storms. Volunteers came out and helped to an incredible extent. We saw the best of human nature. Hopefully this month of Kislev is a month of light and joy and optimism. A time when the light of the Almighty will shine throughout the world. Enlightening all the people on Earth and bringing light to all of God's creatures.

Obama's Re-Election Is The "Worst Choice In The History Of Our Planet"

Glenn Beck's post-election meltdown continues.



Like slavery is better. Or rape.
You have to be a Christian to think like Glenn Beck

Total Solar Eclipse on Science Hour

Nicole Gugliucci and Scott Lewis with a roundup of this week's most important space-related events, Carl Sagan Day and the Total Solar Eclipse as seen from Cairns, Australia.



Science Hour, November 14, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Anti-Islam Filmmaker Sent To Prison For Violating Obama's Blasphemy Laws

The Christian Bryan Fischer claims that man behind the anti-Islam film blamed for setting of riots in Muslim countries has been sent to prison for violating President Obama's "de fact blasphemy laws" protecting Islam.



Video from Focal Point on AFA Channel, November 2012

Gay Marriage Is A Weapon Designed To Destroy Religious Liberty

Matt Barber says gays don't really care about getting married and the entire push for gay marriage is really just a weapon aimed at destroying religious liberty.



Video from Liberty Counsel, November 2012

Musings

An informal show, much of it monologue, with a snippet from Seth's upcoming book, plus reflections on The Thinking Atheist community, religion, people and the often crazy world we all live in.



The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #80
Show date: November 13, 2012

Anna's blog (as referenced in the last call) http://asystemofrandomtangents.wordpress.com/

Petraeus Scandal is a Conspiracy to Discredit the Military

The Mormon Glenn Beck explains that the scandal involving CIA Director David Petraeus is an effort to discredit the military as part of a larger plan to foment global revolution on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood.



Glenn Beck is utterly lost.

Video from November 2012

Our President, Barack Obama, Is a Wicked Man

"Prophet" Bob Jones says that Hurricane Sandy was God's judgment for legalizing gay marriage while Rick Joyner says that President Obama is a wicked man.



Video from November 2012

"God Will Hold America Responsible" For Re-Electing Obama

John Hagee responds to the election by saying that America has rejected God and now God will hold America responsible for that choice.



November 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Cult Leader Thinks He's Jesus

Deep in Siberia's Taiga forest is Vissarion, a cult leader who looks like Jesus and claims to be the voice of God. Vissarion is known as "the Teacher" to his 4,000 followers, who initially seem surprisingly normal. Over time, however, their unflinching belief in UFOs and the Earth's imminent demise made this group start to look more and more like some sort of strange cult.




Hosted by Rocco Castoro | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com

Read the full Jesus of Siberia article

Atheist Humiliates Christian in Abortion Debate

Kate Smurthwaite replayes to a Christian telling that every aborted chrild is in heaven.



Video from BBC. Debate topic: Does heaven exist?

Scientology - Money and Xenu



Clip from the 1987 episode of Panorama "The Road to Total Freedom" This clip discusses Xenu and reveals a bit of the financial details of the cult.


Bill Maher talks to an Ex-Mormon

Clip from Real Time with Bill Maher from 31.08.2012 of a discussion with the Ex-Mormon "Walter Kirn" (National Correspondent, The New Republic) about Mormonism and Mitt Romney.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Pat Robertson Excuses David Petraeus: "He's a Man"

The Christian prophet Pat Robertson says Petraeus simply couldn't help himself: "The man's off in a foreign land and he's lonely and here's a good-looking lady throwing herself at him. He's a man."



Video by Christian Broadcasting Network

A Current Affair - Scientology E-meter - Science or a Scam?

The church of Scientology has long had a secret weapon - the controversial 'e-meter' used daily by celebrity devotees like Tom Cruise to supposedly measure stress levels. So what happened when we tested the e-meter with the help of science experts?



Video from 2012/07/30

Virtual Star Party Nov 11, 2012



Telescopes by Gary Gonella and Dr Thad Szabo. Guest Hosted by Dr Nicole Gugliucci.

Decoding the DNA of Education in Search of Actual Knowledge

The Authority of Ideas: Decoding the DNA of Education in Search of Actual Knowledge.

Lawrence Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor at Harvard University, Economist, Former President of Harvard.



What will historians say about us 250 years from now? Larry Summers, former Harvard University president and economic adviser to President Obama, asks this question in a thought-provoking eSeminar about the evolution of ideas and the critical importance of education in an increasingly multi-faceted world. This will be a moment in history when the world evolved from a world governed by the idea of authority to a world governed by the authority of ideas, says Summers. Then he tells you how to be a part of the next great revolution.

The Floating University
Originally released September 2011.

Scientology: Behind the Scenes at Cult Info

I follow Bob Minton as he gives a speech and joins others to participate in a panel on the use of the internet. Rev. John Carmichael attempts to create a disturbance.

Scientology: Behind the Scenes at Cult Info - Day 2


Scientology: Behind the Scenes at Cult Info - Day 3


Including interview with James Randi

© www.xenutv.com

Monday, November 12, 2012

Atheist Experience #785: Viewer Calls

The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist audience.



The Atheist Experience - 2012-10-29

Richard Dawkins vs Cardinal George Pell on religion

It baffles me how the Catholic hierarchy can concede most of the bible stories are myths, but continue to teach it as fact in Sunday school, religious schools and in church. The only part of the bible the Catholic church stands by is the death and resurrection of Christ. If the most senior catholics dont believe 99% of the bible why should anyone else?



Richard Dawkins and Catholic Cardinal George Pell discuss religion, morals and evolution on Q&A. (10-4-2012 ABC TV)

Hector Avalos: How Archaeology Killed Biblical History

"Hector Avalos: How Archaeology Killed Biblical History". Atheist Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists.

Part 1 of 2


Hector Avalos is professor of religious studies at Iowa State University and the author or editor of six books on Biblical studies and religion, including his recently published work, The End of Biblical Studies. Join us for a fascinating presentation detailing how the more we discover about the ancient world, the less reliable we find the Bible.

Part 2 of 2: Q&A


From the dust jacket of The End of Biblical Studies: Hector Avalos calls for an end to biblical studies as we know them. He outlines two main arguments for this surprising conclusion.

First, academic biblical scholarship has clearly succeeded in showing that the ancient civilization that produced the Bible held beliefs about the origin, nature, and purpose of the world and humanity that are fundamentally opposed to the views of modern society. The Bible is thus largely irrelevant to the needs and concerns of contemporary human beings.

Second, Avalos criticizes his colleagues for applying a variety of flawed and specious techniques aimed at maintaining the illusion that the Bible is still relevant in today's world. In effect, he accuses his profession of being more concerned about its self-preservation than about giving an honest account of its own findings to the general public and faith communities.

This video was recorded October 23 ,2007

Xenu Goes to Hollywood

XENU TV attended the gala Hollywood premiere of "The General's Daughter" and brought along the evil, intergalactic overlord himself to bring best wishes to John Travolta.



XENU TV 1999
Producer: Mark Bunker

Don't matter - it proves evolution

Detecting bedbugs with shaved armpits to prove evolution. Potholer54 needs to be filled in on thermodynamics, dinosaurs are not birds no matter how loudly you say it, and Ian covers some viewer comments.



This is Episode 1 of the first season of Genesis Week.

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This video is Christian evolution denial

Scientology IAS at the Shrine Auditorium

Tory Christman outside Scientology event

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Jesus in India - Beyond Belief Documentary

The life, Death and Tomb of Jesus are proofs that Jesus was only a Humble Prophet of God, Not the So of God, Was Cricified but Survived Crucifixion, Migrated to Asia to teach the Lost Tribes of Isreal and Died like a Normal Human Being in Kashmir India.



Warning! This is not really a documentary it is a faithbased video.

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This video is only posted to show how crazy religious people are... like the Bryan Fischer videoes.

Judith and the Hanukkah Story

In this video, Leah of the Jewish Women's Archive discusses the Judith story and its connection to Hanukkah. All images used in the video are in the public domain. Music is by Kevin Macleod, incompetech.com.

Liberal Atheists, This Means WAR

Some ideas on how Christians can win the battle of the NEXT election - inspired by the work of the great and honorable Mr. Frank Luntz.



Another funny video by Edward Current on War on Atheism

Scientology: The LMT Opens

The Lisa McPherson Trust opened in Clearwater Florida in 2000. We set up shop in the heart of Scientology's "mecca" to help those abused and defrauded by Scientology.



Unfortunately the LMT closed within two years after undergoing countless court battles with Scientology.

XENU TV
Producer: Mark Bunker

Prophets Thwarted Terrorist Attacks

Cindy Jacobs and Mike Jacobs claim they have predicted--and thwarted--numerous terrorist attacks

Dumbest question award ("The QQOQQ") 2012

The QQOQQ is the Defiance in Ignorance Prize, awarded for the dumbest question asked in the arrogant belief that there is no possible answer.



Winning video can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCvPV9uMYg. However, the identity of the mystery man behind the redneck curtain turns out to be a YouTuber called qwertyfshag. He took down his original video, but it was reposted by Moouan.

Atheism destroyed with one question


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Charles Darwin gets 4,000 write-in votes in Georgia

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Science Hour, Nov 7, 2012

Emily Lakdawalla and Curiosity SAM Deputy PI Pamela Conrad discuss the SAM instrument and Mars soil sample analysis.



This is an episode of Science Hour from November 7, 2012

Scientology: London Picket 12/09/06

Critics of Scientology protest at the London Org.



2012/09/06

Pat Robertson takes on "Fifty Shades of Grey"

Televangelist Pat Robertson takes on "Fifty Shades of Grey".



The 700 Club on Christian Broadcasting Network

If SCOTUS Legalizes Gay Marriage, It Could Lead To Revolution

Tony Perkins says Christians will never accept gay marriage because it is "unnatural" and warns that if the Supreme Court legalizes it, it could lead to revolution and destroy America.



Video from Today's Issues on AFA Channel, November 2012

How Not to be a Paranormal Investigator

Join James Randi, Banachek, Benjamin Radford, and Matthew Baxter for this panel discussion on the right and wrong ways to investigate paranormal activity, moderated by the JREF's Director of Communications Carrie Poppy.



Video from TAM 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

America Headed to Self Destruction After Obama Victory

Mathew Staver and Matt Barber say America's support for Obama, gay equality and abortion rights means it is on the "path to self-destruction"

Mathew Staver: "People looked at evil and the adpoted it."



Video from Liberty Counsel, November 2012

Election Shows That Half Of Americans Are "Utterly & Completely Lost In Darkness"

The Mormon Glenn Beck is beginning to understand the results of the election, saying that God's work is not done because have of the nation is utterly lost in darkness.



November 2012

Religious About Atheism / About being an atheist

Anyone who has spent time in the debate arena has heard that atheism is becoming just another religion. But how accurate is that assertion?



The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #79
Show date: November 7, 2012

Gay & Abortion Rights are "Demonic Forces that are Attacking our Nation"

John Hagee says abortion rights and gay equality are demonic strongholds.

AFA's Election Night Coverage: Let's Just Split The Country In Half

Highlights from the American Family Association's election night webcast.



November 7, 2012

Christians must Prepare for Civil Disobedience, Persecution

Family Research Council head Tony Perkins speaks to Tom McClusky, Jim Garlow and Rep-elect. Mark Meadows about their 2012 election failures



Video from Family Research Council, November 7, 2012

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Burn Victims

This is a difficult video to watch, but it deals with a difficult subject that should not be avoided simply because it is unpleasant. The harsh imagery is necessary in a world long desensitized, and while it may grieve your heart, it's ultimately designed to engage and challenge your mind.

This video was censored by Youtube (Google)


Whats it on vimeo


Burn injuries are some of the most horrific and feared injuries. Those who intentionally burn others are monstrous and sadistic to the extreme. This video takes a hard but necessary look at the terrible consequences of burning and the "benevolent, loving and just" parent that demonstrates his love by setting fire to his own children.

New google friendly video


This video is made by The Thinking Atheist, 2012

Gay Marriage Will Destroy Family, Society



AFA Channel video from November 2012

What is Going On with the American People?

Pat Robertson hosts the Christian Broadcasting Network's election special and is dumbfounded by Obama's victory.



November 2012

Story Of Lilith - Biblestory

Story Of Lilith a Succubus. The biblestory removed/censored from the bible



with:
Kenneth Hanson
David Wolpe, Rabbi

Video from History Channel,

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Education has destroyed the country

Glenn Beck and crew try to make sense of last night's election during his election night coverage.

Glenn Beck: "Education has destroyed the country"

"The Body Of America Is Even Sicker Than I Thought It Was"



November 7, 2012

Virtual Star Party Nov 4, 2012

Telescopes by Bill McLaughlin, Gary Gonella, Roy Salisbury, and Stuart Forman.



November 4, 2012

Commentary by Dr Thad Szabo.
Hosted by Fraser Cain.

If Americans are "So Dead Inside" They Re-Elect Obama, Then "We Have To Be Destroyed"

The Mormon Glenn Beck says that America's days are numbered and if Obama is re-elected, Americans are "so dead inside" that the nation must be destroyed.



Glenn Beck: If Americans are "So Dead Inside" They Re-Elect Obama, Then "We Have To Be Destroyed"

Video from November 2012

Defeat Obama to Rid Country of Spiritual Evil

Kirk Cameron tells fellow anti-Obama activists Tony Perkins and Tim Wildmon that Christians must use the election to "hold back the flood of moral and spiritual evil that has been pouring into the country"



Video form AFA Channel, November 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

If Obama Loses, God will Delay Judgment

Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council says God will give America a reprieve from judgment if Obama loses re-election.



Video from November 2012

Atheism vs Christianity: Which Way Does the Evidence Point?

A classic debate before nearly 8,000 people at Willow Creek Community Church between William Lane Craig and Frank R. Zindler. The subject of the debate: "Atheism vs. Christianity: Which Way Does the Evidence Point?"




Atheism vs Christianity

Judith - Bibledex

Find out why the book of Judith is the like the story of a James Bond girl, according to one of our experts.

America "Will Be Preserved To Do [God's] Will" Through The Election

Mormon Glenn Beck tells Rep. Allen West that he expects the election results to show that "God is not neutral in freedom of all of mankind" and so America will be preserved to carry out His will.



November 2012

Mitt Romneys Crazy Apocalyptic Beliefs

Mitt Romneys has some pretty crazy beliefs about the end of the world.



Video by Thunderf00t, November 2012

Highlights Of The Generals International "Reformation Day" Pre-Election Prayer Rally

Highlights of last week's pre-election prayer rally hosted by Cindy Jacobs and Generals International.



The more you shout, the more ....?

November 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012

Republican Theocracy

AronRa: This was my speech to a Secular Rally in Tallahassee Florida on 11/04/2012. The purpose of that rally was to oppose that state's Proposition 8 -which would have allowed allowed churches to claim and receive direct support from tax dollars. This is a breech of the 1st amendment. However this occasion also took place just a few days before the presidential election, and I had to make a comment on the issues at that level too.

Did Jesus Exist?

Radioprogram debates did Jesus exist?

With Ken Humphreys Jesus never existed



Jesus' existence: the full range of views:

Almost everyone believes that Jesus walked the Holy Land in the early part of the 1st century CE. Many have never considered the alternative - that Jesus was a mythical being. Most Christians would probably consider such an idea to be blasphemy:

A conservative Christian, who believes in the inerrancy (freedom from error) of the Bible, and the inspiration by God of its authors, might cite passages from the Bible as proof of his existence. The gospels link Jesus' birth and crucifixion to historical persons and events. They describe his sayings, conversations, prayers and actions in great detail.

Many liberal Christians view Jesus as a great Jewish prophet and innovative, itinerant teacher. Even though they do not necessarily consider him divine, few ever question his existence.

Muslims also believe that Jesus was a great prophet. They do not believe that he died on the cross, but they definitely accept that he was born of a virgin, lived in Palestine in the early 1st century CE, and ascended to heaven without having previously died.

Many Jewish theologians regard Jesus as an itinerant rabbi of the 1st century CE who popularized many of the beliefs of the Pharisees and of teachings of Hillel the Elder, a first century BCE philosopher.

However, there are some individuals who disagree that the biblical accounts of Jesus are accurate:
Some claim that Jesus is simply a mythical character, not a historical person.

Others believe that the myths and legends associated with other religious leaders and founders were collected from Egypt, Persia, India, etc. They were rewritten to refer to a person in first century CE Palestine, who may or may not have existed.

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Battle of the Billboards, Lexington

Report on the billboard in Kentucky responding to the one with the message "Don't believe in God? Join the club" sponsored by the Bluegrass Coalition of Reason. The response billboard has the message "We believe in God. Join the right club. John 3:16" and is sponsored by the Lafayette Church of the Nazarene.



Jared K. Henry, Lafayette Church of the Nazarene
Victor Puente

WKYT, November 3, 2012. Lexington, KY

Remember, Remember the 5th of November

Remember, Remember the 5th of November
The Gun powder, Teason and Plot
I know of no reason why the gun powder treason should ever be forgot.



This is a V for Vendetta Tribute with the music Evey Reborn from the Soundtrack.

Hugo Weaving as V
Natalie Portman as Evey

Remember remember the 5th of November

No copyright infringement intended.



Remember remember the 5th of November

The lost years of Jesus

The lost years of Jesus is a part of the BBC serie: Mysteries of the Bible.

Jesus in India?



With:
Robert Eisenman
William Bramley
Elizabeth McNamer
Father Michael L. Cook, S.J.


Hosted by Richard Kiley and Jean Simmons
Executive producer Bram Roos

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Tolerating the intolerant - with Richard Coughlan

Talking about Islam and Muslims



The Jinn And Tonic Show, Nov 3rd, 2012

The Doomsday Explosive!

Neutronium was the material used in the hull of the doomsday machine in Star Trek.



Thunderf00t wrote:
Now I'm not terribly sure what the mechanical properties of neutronium would be like. It certainly is very dense (about a billion tons per cm3, about the volume of the end of your little finger), but it interacts with matter only weakly. I would expect both it to be pretty inefficient at stopping both electromagnetic radiation (neutrons only have a magnetic moment), and matter.

However in reality there's a somewhat bigger problem. When neutrons are outside of the nucleus of atoms, or are outside the huge pressure that exists in neutron stars, they have a half life of about 10 minutes. To make it even more awkward, when a neutron decays, it releases about a MeV of energy. So put a few extra numbers into this, like a mole of neutrons (6e23 neutrons) weighs about a gram, and a ton of TNT is 4e9 Joules and you can work out that just the neutrons in your typical human (about half your body weight), will release about the same energy as a megaton (one million tons of TNT). A little more scratching around on half life calculations and you can work out that if you have a half life of 10 minutes, then you will release about 1 part in 1000 of its total energy in the very first second.

This means that if you could extra merely a ml of neutronium, and free it from that immense pressure, then it would release the same energy as 15 million Czar bombs (the largest man-made bomb ever) in the very first second.

Moonies: Cults and the Media

A panel discussion from 1991 about Rev. Moon's Unification Church.



NB: This is held at a Marriott's hotel. Marriott's is owned by Mormons...

The Clergy Project - The Atheist Experience 780

The Atheist Experience #780 of September 23, 2012, with Matt Dillahunty and guest co-host Teresa MacBain of American Atheists.

Topic: The Clergy Project. In this extra long 2-hour episode, Teresa MacBain talks about her experience coming out as an atheist minister.



This show includes a sneak preview of a promo video for the American Atheists 2013 National Convention in Austin, Texas. For more information about his event, visit the official site of American Atheists: http://atheists.org/convention2013

The Clergy Project - The Atheist Experience #780

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.

From Pastors to Atheists.

Scientology: Michael Flynn Speaks at FAIR Meeting

In 1986, a class action suit was launched against Scientology by a group calling themselves "FAIR." Michael Flynn addresses the Scientologists who were interested in being part of the suit.



Scientology's attorney, Earl Cooley, attempted to gain entrance but was denied. Several people try to disrupt the meeting and they are ejected

XENU TV

Science Hour

Pamela and Scott discuss plans for CosmoQuest

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Atheist Experience: Scientology

Matt Dillahunty takes on Scientology. Learn what Tom Cruise payed thousands to learn about Xenu in one free episode!



Show about Scientology starts at: 5:20

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.

Atheist Community of Austin
Host: Russell Glasser
Co-host: Matt Dillahunty

Atheist Experience #404: Scientology
July 10, 2005

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This site mentioned clambake.org is now on xenu.net

Dianetics / Scientology on The Skeptic's Dictionary

Unstoppable Secular Students

Lyz Liddell of the Secular Student Alliance discusses her work helping young people promote their reason-based values on campus.



With a special musical introduction from TAM 2012 emcee George Hrab.

Rick Joyner: Christians cannot support the Democratic Party

Rick Joyner delivers an election sermon telling his congregation that Christians cannot support the Democratic Party and President Obama's re-election will be the end of this nation.

Rick Joyner: "An Obama Re-Election Could Be The End Of Our Republic As We Know It"


Video from 2012

Criticism of my "Legitimate Rape" Remarks similar to Beheadings by Islamic Extremists

Todd Akin compares criticism of his remarks on "legitimate rape" to beheadings by Islamic radicals



2012

Stop the Religious Right. Four Steps You Can Take

Learn four steps to stop the Religious Right from Sean Faircloth, author of Attack of the Theocrats, How the Religious Right Harms Us All & What We Can Do About It.



Sean Faircloth is Dir. of Strategy & Policy for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science, US. Faircloth delivered these remarks at the Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor on Oct. 23, 2012.

This was his third tour as opening speaker for Prof. Richard Dawkins. This event was part of a series of lectures hosted by the U. of Michigan.

What About Asstrology?

A clip from Eric Idle's What About Dick? A once in a lifetime comedy event from the procreators of Spamalot.



Starring Russell Brand, Billy Connolly, Tim Curry, Eric Idle, Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Jim Piddock, Tracey Ullman and Sophie Winkleman.

Exclusive Download only from http://www.whataboutdick.com from November 13th 2012.

Friday, November 2, 2012

California Law Banning 'Change Therapy' Is A Form Of Bullying And Abuse

Mat Staver and Matt Barber rail against the California law banning "change therapy" for patients under the age of 18, saying it is a form of bullying and abuse.



Video from Liberty Counsel, fall 2012

How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass

Author Christopher DiCarlo discusses how to frame your rational ideas so you can communicate them more effectively.



With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.

God Will Fuck You Up

A song about God made by John Butler



Original title: Hand of the Almighty

Scientology: Clearwater City Commission

Jeff Jacobsen talks about the Clearwater Police who were working for Scientology on their off-days.



March 1, 2001

Mitt Romney's FAKE Hurricane Relief Rally

Mitt Romney has onces cleened a football field, so he knows how to clean up after the hurricane Sandy.



Rewrite, The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC, October 31, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero

Myles Power confronts 9/11 truthers to see if their claims can stand up. In this video he discusses the World Trade Center's Design to withstand airplane impacts, fule or oxygen-starved fires, HOW THE World Trade Center's Collapse, the twin towers falling at free fall speed and the damage to the lobbies.



Basic maths fail
I said if you triple the speed, you get eight times the energy. That should be nine times!


Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012
Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theorists at ground zero on 11/09/2012 - Part 3

9/11 Conspiracy Road Trip

Planned Parenthood's 'Death Agenda' Is Destroying America

Mat Staver says Planned Parenthood is not a women's health organization, but rather a group with a "death agenda" intent on undermining the core and foundation of America.



Liberty Counsel, October 2012

Hurricane Sandy Was Sent By God As "A Matter Of Grace"

Cal Beisner tells Bryan Fischer that Hurrican Sandy was really a sign of God's grace, warning mankind to repent, as Fischer says we need to fast and pray in order to figure out why we have been the target of God's wrath.



On AFA Channel in October 2012

Crucifix Crushes Credulous Christian

"A New York man has lost his leg after a crucifix, to which he had regularly prayed, fell on top of it.

David Jimenez, 45, told CBS New York that during the months his wife was suffering from ovarian cancer, he would frequently stop and pray at a large stone cross outside the Church of St. Patrick in Newburgh, New York.



When his wife was cured in 2010, Kimenez obtained special permission to clean the cross as a way of showing his gratitude.

On Memorial Day of that year, Mid-Hudson News reports, Jimenez was scrubbing the crucifix when the 600-pound monument tumbled on top of him, crushing his right leg.

The leg had to be amputated, and Jimenez, who says he is unable to work, is now suing the archdiocese that presides over the church for $2-3 million.

Jimenez's lawyer, Kevin Kitson, says only a single "useless" screw was supporting the large cross, according to CBS. The suit will be heard in court sometime in over the few weeks, Jimenez's lawyer told the Mid-Hudson News.

The church has already collected food and $7,000 in donations for Jimenez and his family, but, Kitson says, the archdiocese's insurance company has not offered to settle."

CBS news, 10-26-2012,

Rabbi Leiter Blames Hurricane Sandy on Gays, Marriage Equality

Rabbi Noson Leiter of Torah Jews for Decency blames Hurricane Sandy on gays and lesbians, calling it "divine justice" for New York's marriage equality law.



October 30, 2012

Animals in Space

We always think about humans in space, but the cold hard reality is that animals have always been first in space. First to fly, first to orbit, and sadly, first to die. Let's learn about how our animal companions have been our trusty partners in space exploration, and let's recognize their noble sacrifices over decades of experiments.



Astronomy Cast Episode 278

Pamela Gay, startstryder
Fraiser Cain, Universe Today

October 2012
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