Atheist Debates - Slavery and bad apologetics...

In response to another YouTube channel that challenged me to 'debate' the topic of slavery in the Bible, we take a look at what the Bible says about slavery, by actually reading the passages. (Something that not enough believers actually bother to do).



The individual I'm responding to doesn't seem to represent any typical Christian view. Some of his arguments are typical while others are far from typical. The takeaway is that it's probably not going to be worthwhile to address fringe positions - but knowing that they're out there will help you recognize when you might be wasting your time.

Does God exist? Michael Nugent debates Catholic evangelist Hugh Owen from Kolbe Center

Opening contributions in debate on the existence of God with Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland and Hugh Owen of the US Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, at the Centre for the Divine Will in Dublin, on 19 November 2014.



Does God exist? Michael Nugent debates Catholic evangelist Hugh Owen from Kolbe Center

A Hotline for People Having Religious Doubts

A Hotline for People Having Religious Doubts
The number is 184-I-DOUBT-IT, that's 1-844-368-2848.



Hemant Mehta @ http://www.friendlyatheist.com

Tough on ideas, supportive of people - Michael Nugent at Irish Skeptics

Michael Nugent gave the Irish Skeptics' first public lecture of 2015 on the topic: "Tough on ideas, supportive of people – how atheist and skeptic groups can be robust, inclusive and ethical."



The lecture took place in Wynnes Hotel Dublin on 4 March 2015.

You Might Live in the Bible Belt If...

Excerpt from "How to Be Godless in Dixie" at http://youtu.be/hKkj8xc_M5A For more by Neil, visit http://godlessindixie.com

Bill Maher: How to Love America

In his editorial New Rule, Bill Maher makes the case for acknowledging America’s past mistakes in order to appreciate its progress.



Real Time with Bill Maher: How to Love America (HBO)
2015

Lawrence Krauss "Why Intelligent Design Isn't Science!"

How Irish schools discriminate against atheist parents - Derek Walsh on Newstalk

On the day that Atheist Ireland met Taosieach Enda Kenny, Derek Walsh, who attended the meeting, told George Hook on newstalk about how Irish schools discriminate against atheist parents

Mormons vs Epic Black Guy

I had nothing to do with the creation of this video nor do I know anyone who played a role in the making. Just uploading and sharing with everyone. Mormons get a lesson about the Bible

OUR PEOPLE Racist revealed at Republican policy group

Rachel Maddow OUR PEOPLE Racist revealed at Republican policy group

"No one knows whether Hispanics will ever reach I.Q. parity with whites, but the prediction that new Hispanic immigrants will have low-I.Q. children and grandchildren is difficult to argue against."

Video from Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.

John Oliver: U.S. Territories

A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right?



Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: U.S. Territories (HBO)
March 2015

God Exists Because I Don't Understand Science

The ethics of Catholic aid and condoms

Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland, Eithne McNulty of Trocaire, philosopher Julian Baggini and host Audrey Carville discuss the ethics of Catholic aid and condoms on BBC Radio Ulster Sunday Sequence on 1 March 2015 (extract from 25-minute discussion on the ethics of religious aid).



Catholic aid and condoms - Michael Nugent on BBC Radio

Creation Science 101, Hydroplate Theory

Claire takes the piss out of Walt Brown's Hydroplate "Theory." This has one of my favorite openings to any of my videos. For those unable to grasp the idea that the Earth becomes denser in its interior, this article may be helpful: http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/interior/

Donnie Swaggart Says That Gay Rights Activists Would Love To Behead Christians

Donnie Swaggart says that gay rights activists are no different than ISIS and would gladly behead Christians if they could get away with it.

Bart Ehrman & Daniel Wallace Debate Original NT Lost?

Bart Ehrman & Daniel Wallace held one of five debates on February 1st, 2012 at 7:00 PM, located in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Memorial Hall Performing Arts Theater. Bart and Daniel discussed the origins, transmission, and reliability of the New Testament in an event called "Is the Original New Testament Lost?" The format was a 30-minute opener from each professor, followed by two rounds of 5-minute responses to the other. Then, questions from the floor and, finally, a one-minute closing statement from each professor.



Miles O’Neill was the moderator and the debate was sponsored by the Ehrman Project, which Miles leads. Over 1000 people were in attendance.

Program discussed on Bart Ehrman's Foundation Blog: http://ehrmanblog.org/?p=8529

Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He came to UNC in 1988, after four years of teaching at Rutgers University. At UNC he has served as both the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chair of the Department of Religious Studies. A graduate of Wheaton College (Illinois), Professor Ehrman received both his Masters of Divinity and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, where his 1985 doctoral dissertation was awarded magna cum laude.

Scarborough: God Sent Downpour to End Gay Rights Protest of Jerry Falwell

Rick Scarborough, speaking at The Awakening conference, recalls how God sent a rainstorm to end a gay rights protest of Jerry Falwell at Scarborough's church in Texas.

What If You're Wrong About God?

The question that every person MUST answer!

The Vatican: Digging Up the Bank's Secrets

Gerald Posner, author of "God's Bankers," discusses the history and operations of the Vatican Bank with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock."



Feb. 6 - 2015

Jim Bakker: God Sent Bathtub Warning About Abortion Rights

In this video, televangelist Jim Bakker warns of divine punishment for abortion rights, secular government.

Noelle George, founder of Secular Avenue - Friendly Atheist Podcast

Noelle George is a secular activist interested in making a tangible difference in the world, rather than simply arguing about religion behind a keyboard. She founded the SECULAR Center in Houston and is the Director of Special Projects for Foundation Beyond Belief (a group I work with). But her latest endeavor is aimed at helping those people who most need it.

It’s called Secular Avenue. The group will assist those who are unsafe at home because they are no longer religious, living under religious extremism, victims of domestic abuse, or coming out as LGBTQ. Secular Avenue will offer those people financial help, counseling, and legal assistance, among other things.



We spoke with Noelle about how people in need can get help, what we can do to pitch in, and why it’s so important for atheists to find a way to volunteer.

Check out our longer interview with Noelle and please consider making a donation to her organization.


Noelle George, founder of Secular Avenue - Friendly Atheist Podcast EP 40
2015

Gagnon: Gay People 'At High Risk Of Not Inheriting The Kingdom Of God'

Robert Gagnon speaks with the American Family Association's Ed Vitagliano.

Are we right to dismiss astrology?

The big questions: Are we right to dismiss astrology?

Astrology in healtcare?



Sri Pathman, Wales Ganesh Temple


Video from BBC One 01 March 2015

John Oliver: Infrastructure (HBO)

America’s crumbling infrastructure: It’s not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.



Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Infrastructure (HBO)
March 2015

Here's What Happens When You Open a Gun Store in the Middle of NYC

Here's What Happens When You Open a Gun Store in the Middle of NYC

States United To Prevent Gun Violence opens a "gun store" in NYC as a hidden camera social experiment to debunk safety myths. Every gun has a history. Let's not repeat it. Learn more at gunswithhistory.com




Here's What Happens When You Open a Gun Store in the Middle of NYC

Every weapon has a history By Tim Nudd

Linda LaScola, co-author of Caught in the Pulpit - Friendly Atheist Podcast

Linda LaScola is a research consultant perhaps best known for her work with philosopher Daniel Dennett in which they speak with pastors who may secretly be atheists. (You can read that paper here.)

She co-founded the Clergy Project — a site for religious leaders harboring serious doubts about their faith — and she is about to re-release her book on the topic, Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind, with updates and additions. She also blogs on Patheos at Rational Doubt, a site that features several articles by doubting pastors.

We spoke with LaScola about how the Clergy Project began, whether coming out as an atheist (when you’re a pastor) is a good or bad idea, and the surprising book that finally turned one pastor into an atheist.



Linda LaScola, co-author of Caught in the Pulpit - Friendly Atheist Podcast EP 41
2015

Mormon Secrets: What the Missionaries Don't Tell

When the Mormon missionaries come knocking at your door, there is more than meets the eye. They say they are Christians, but there's a lot they are hiding from you! What would it look like if they were actually honest? Let's find out!

Satan and Equal Rights are Kind of The Same Thing

A Tennessee pastor said this week that his church was “not trying to offend anyone” when it put up a sign linking “equal rights” to Satan.

Members of the community expressed outrage over the weekend after photos of marquee outside the Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle Church were circulated online. The sign read, “Remember, Satan was the first to demand equal rights.”

“Who was your target audience? Who were you speaking to when you put it up there?” Knoxville resident Rick Staples, asked, according to WBIR. “And when you say you’re asking for your equal rights, who’s asking for their equal rights and who are you comparing to Satan? That was very strong language.”

Andy Henry said that the church was trying to make a statement about gay rights.



Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) and Ana Kasparian (http://www.twitter.com/AnaKasparian) discuss.

Video by The Young Turks, 2015

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Teach Religion to Your Child

Hemant Mehta: "A lot of parents, even atheist parents, think they need to bring their child up with religion because it'll teach them values and morals.

Now, obviously, you can do those things without religion. Even children know why lying and stealing are bad -- because they wouldn't want people to do it to them -- and Jesus doesn't have to come into the equation."



Sadly Hemant Mehta is not a wise man. Of course you shall teach your kids religion. It is a very importet subject. You shall not preach religion to your children.

Christians Prepare for Martyrdom to Fight Gay Marriage

"A religious conservative broadcaster warned Christians to “prepare for martyrdom” if the U.S. Supreme Court sanctioned marriage equality.

Sandy Rios, director of governmental affairs for the American Family Association and host of a daily radio program, did not specify what she meant by that – but her context was clear.

“Homosexual marriage is going to bring about the tip of the spear of the battle we’re going to face,” Rios said Thursday to a gathering of religious right activists and pastors."



Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) and Ana Kasparian (http://www.twitter.com/AnaKasparian) discuss.

Video by The Young Turks, 2015

Sandy Rios Warns Christians to Prepare for Martyrdom

Dan Garatea - Openly Secular

Dan is a scientist and a teacher, and he is Openly Secular! He became comfortable with his secularity through a student's club at the University of Queensland.

'God's Not Dead' Producer Gets Death Sentence

God may not be dead, but he sure is a giant penis to those who worship him the most. Did you hear about the 'God's Not Dead" producer/actor who was recently struck down with a terminal disease?

Sandy Rios Warns Christians to Prepare for Martyrdom

Crazy Christian Sandy Rios warns attendees at a Religious Right conference that persecution will increase if the Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage and so they need to prepare for martyrdom.

Peter Boghossian, author of A Manual for Creating Atheists (Podcast)

Peter Boghossian is a philosophy professor at Portland State University and the author of A Manual for Creating Atheists, a book in which he talks about “street epistemology” — essentially how to talk people out of their faith. He’s currently working on a phone app that’ll guide people through that process.

We spoke with Peter about why his approach isn’t just “atheist evangelism,” why smart people can believe silly things, and whether his techniques work on his own children in other areas of life.



Peter Boghossian, author of A Manual for Creating Atheists - Friendly Atheist Podcast EP 42
March 2015

Sacred Cows (podcast)

In this podcast, Seth Andrews explores the notion of "sacred cows" (ideas, icons and customs supposedly sacred and immune from criticism), and he reads a full chapter from his new book of the same name.



If you'd like to pre-order an autographed copy of the book (shipping in April and May 2015), check out the website: http://www.sacredcowsbook.com

TTA Podcast 205: Sacred Cows
Show date: February 4, 2015 by The Thinking Atheist.

Top 10 (Failed) Proofs the Bible is True: Third Proof, "Numberless Stars"

Episode 14 of a massive, multi-part series examining Bob Dutko's, Christian radio talkshow host and apologist, "Top 10 Proofs the Bible is True." In this episode, we examine a detail from Bob's third proof that science confirms the Bible, "Numberless Stars".

Satan May Have Deceived Megyn Kelly In Debate With Bobby Jindal

Bryan Fischer wonders if Satan tricked Fox host Megyn Kelly into disagreeing with Bobby Jindal's proposal to ban immigrants who support "radical Islam."

Breaking The Bible: Revealing Scriptures Your Pastor Doesn't Want You To Read

By Kelli In The Raw

John Hagee | Prophecy for Tomorrow The Antichrist is Here

John Charles Hagee (born April 12, 1940) is an American founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational Charismatic megachurch with more than 20,000 active members.[not verified in body] John Hagee is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his non-profit corporation, Global Evangelism Television (GETV).



John Hagee is the President and CEO of John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts his national radio and television ministry carried in the United States on ten television networks, including 62 high-power stations aired to more than 150 million households. John Hagee is shown on networks around the globe, including The Inspiration Network (INSP), Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), and Inspiration Now TV.

John Hagee Ministries is in Canada on the Miracle Channel and CTS and can be seen in places including Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Hagee is the founder and National Chairman of the Christian-Zionist organization Christians United for Israel, incorporated on February 7, 2006.

Cornerstone John Hagee | Jan, 2015 | Prophecy for Tomorrow The Antichrist is Here

South Park Tells About the Foundation of Mormonism and Joseph Smith

Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb! South Park brilliantly tells the story of the foundation of Mormonism by Joseph Smith in upstate New York. What South Park didn't say is *why* Smith created this religion. He did so to justify having multiple (40+) underage wives, which didn't sit too well with the Quakers in upstate New York. The funniest part of this video is that it's all true!



And human came from another planet, and if you were neutral in Elohim's battle with Lucifer, your skin was tainted black.

An Esther Moment For The United States

This past week, Pastor John Hagee was invited to be present in Washington, DC as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assembled Congress. Hear Pastor's thoughts on the occasion and what it means for our country.

Interview an Atheist in Church Day (Jackson, MS)

In conjunction with National Interview an Atheist in Church Day (May 5, 2013), the pastor of the Meadowbrook Church of Christ in Jackson, MS interviewed Neil Carter on May 1st.



You can view Neil's blog at http://GodlessInDixie.com

Atheist Bible Study: Concubine Stank

Jake and Hugo read about Absalom banging some concubines, and also other things. You know how the show works.



Atheist Bible Study #70: Concubine Stank

For Goodness' Sake (podcast)

Many claim that good and moral acts cannot exist outside of the concept of God. Many also believe that humanity has become increasingly turbulent, violent, sinful and wicked, and they yearn for the simple, moral days of old.

In this broadcast, we speak with three special guests about "goodness:"



1) John Figdor, Humanist Chaplain at Stanford University and co-author of the book, "Atheist Mind / Humanist Heart" http://www.atheistmindhumanistheart.com

2) Dale McGowan, educator on secular parenting and Executive Director of the Foundation Beyond Belief http://dalemcgowan.com

3) Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine


TTA Podcast 210: For Goodness' Sake
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March 2015

Ross Blocher, Oh No, Ross and Carrie! - Friendly Atheist Podcast

Ross Blocher is the co-host of the Oh No, Ross and Carrie! podcast, in which the hosts don’t simply talk about the paranormal, but “dive right in by joining religions, attending spiritual events, undergoing “alternative” treatments, partaking in paranormal investigations, and more.”

Jessica caught up with him during a recent trip to Los Angeles and they spoke about how the podcast began, along with some of his favorite investigations.



Ross Blocher, Oh No, Ross and Carrie! - Friendly Atheist Podcast EP 43
From 2015

Ross and Carrie Go Mormon: What, No Underwear?

In Part 1, your favorite co-hosts spent more than five months learning about Mormon doctrine, taking classes with their missionaries, and attending three-hour church services before biting the bullet and asking to get baptized.

In Part 2 of their Mormon journey, Ross and Carrie get dunked, receive the Holy Spirit, take vows of chastity, swear off hot drinks, and become official members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And then... they tell their missionaries what brought them to church in the first place.

Ross and Carrie Go Mormon (Part 2): What, No Underwear? (Episode 5)


Note: This episode was originally recorded on August 1st, 2011

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Echosmith - Cool Kids [Official Music Video]

"Cool Kids" by Echosmith from Talking Dreams.

Video directed by Mark Pellington in Los Angeles, CA.





"Cool Kids" Lyrics:

She sees them walking in a straight line, that's not really her style
They all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind
Nothing in this world could ever bring them down
Yeah, they're invincible and she's just in the background

And she says

I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids

He sees them talking with a big smile, but they haven't got a clue
Yeah, they're living the good life, can't see what he is going through
They're driving fast cars, but they don't know where they're going
In the fast lane, living life without knowing

And he says

I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids
I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to get it
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids

And they said

I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids
I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids
I wish that I could be like the cool kids cuz all the cool kids, they seem to get it
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids

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Echosmith - Cool Kids [Official Music Video]

10 Reasons The Bible Isn't a Well-Written Book

If the Bible were actually inspired by God, it would look very different from the book so many Christians revere.

You would think anything written by or inspired by the most powerful being ever would be equally as amazing. But it's not.

The blogger Southern Skeptic did an excellent job of explaining why -- you can see a link below -- and he gave me permission to share and expand upon his ideas in this video.



So how do we know the Bible is not a well-written book?

1) It's not well-organized.

The Bible is a huge mess. It's in chronological order, but thematically, it's all over the place. That might be okay for a history book, but not when it's a guidebook for life.

And that's a huge problem when Christians use the Bible to justify their beliefs.

They have to flip through the book all over the place to find particular verses to defend their views.

You want verses about Love? Marriage? Homosexuality? Abortion? You won't find them in one place. There's not even a helpful index.

It forces Christians to quote verses out of context all the time.

2) There are no pictures!

I know: not all books need pictures, but sometimes, diagrams and charts are really useful. Even the Lord of the Rings books include a map.

Where's the diagram of a family tree instead of a long, boring list of begats?

What about a timeline to help readers keep track of the characters?

Just sayin'. It'd be helpful.

3) It's not very specific.

4) It's not easy to understand.


5) It's not consistent.


6) It doesn't make any clear predictions


7) It lacks knowledge that humans of the time couldn't have had

8) The characters make no sense

9) It's too repetitive.

10) It goes too far with the stories


God should've backed off. Instead, he jumped the shark in the first chapter.

Growing Up an Atheist in the Bible Belt of Texas

An autoethography about growing up an Atheist in the Bible Belt of Texas. This short documentary reflects over personal experiences and struggles of a teenager trying to fit in, while maintaining their own belief.

Ross and Carrie Go Mormon: And it Came to Pass

You've seen the South Park episode, you've memorized every season of Big Love, you've scratched your head at a few articles about Kolob, and you've hidden behind a chair as the missionaries approached your window, but have you ever wondered what happens when you actually take their classes and... become a Mormon?

Oh no! You're not telling me that Ross and Carrie... What?! Yep, in part 1 of this two-parter, Ross and Carrie complete five months worth of classes in an effort to become Latter Day Saints.



Ross and Carrie Go Mormon (Part 1): And it Came to Pass (Episode 4)

Note: This episode was originally recorded on July 1st, 2011

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Fundie Troll is back in the Interwebz!

Are you proud of being a fundie troll but are unsure how to fight stupid stupid atheists on the interwebz? Just read this article from belief.net and respond with confidence! Bedazzle them with your amazing Christian book recommendations!



Stupid stupid atheists are just a bunch of whiny goth kids and know-it-all hipsters!

Florida Bans the Phrases 'Climate Change' and 'Global Warming'

"Cenk Uygur host of The Young Turks discusses the move by Florida officials to ban the use of the term 'climate change'.

Officials at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have been told that the words 'climate change' when used together has been banned, according to former and current employees including attorney for DEP's Office of General Counsel Christopher Byrd. Byrd stated that along with climate change that the words 'sustainability' and 'global warming' was also banned.



Chief officials of the DEP refused to answer why. The policy went into effect after Florida Governor Rick Scott came to office."

Why would the DEP ban these words? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Read more here: In Florida, officials ban term 'climate change' Miami Herald

Franklin Graham: Enter Politics to Fight a 'Spiritual Battle' Against Secularism

Franklin Graham urges activists at Liberty Counsel's The Awakening event to run for office to fight a "spiritual battle" against secularism

Gay Students Ordered To Take Christian Sensitivity Training

At George Washington University a college group, Young America's Foundation, is asking in a threatening manner that homosexual students be required to attend sensitivity training after they refused to attend LGBT sensitivity training. This move is coming at a time when the group has scheduled to host a visit from Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. The YAF bases its main argument around their idea that gay students do not respect what they call 'traditional marriage'.



The college president became involved releasing a statement that boiled down to saying that regardless of the groups views LGBT people do exist and that as such sensitivity training is mandatory. Allied in Pride, the campus's pro-LGBT group has asked that YAF be labeled as a hate group due to its comments against the LGBT community.

Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) host of The Young Turks discusses a college group that is demanding sensitivity training to teach gay students respect.

James Robison Says 'The Demons Shudder' When Christians Take Control Of Government

James Robison says that the demons and the gates of Hell shudder when Christians come together to take control of government.

The Colour of Magic (film by Terry Pratchett)

As Rincewind involuntarily becomes a guide to the naive tourist Twoflower, they find themselves forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire, and begin on a journey across the Disc. Unknown to them, their journey & fate is being decided by the Gods playing a board game the whole time.

Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic Part 1



Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic Part 2 2009


Video from 2009

Andrew Copson discussing Terry Pratchett on BBC News

Terry Pratchett was my favorite living auther.

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Terry Pratchett: Shaking Hands With Death



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Sir Terry Pratchett on life and death



Sir Terry Pratchett is best known for his famous fantasy books. In 2007 the author was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's. In 2011 he spoke to Leigh Sales about death and his support for Euthanasia. Read more here: http://ab.co/1wBk9js

AFA Concludes That Non-Religious Soldier Needs Prayer

Bryan Fischer and Randy Sharp conclude that a non-religious soldier of complained about religious greeting being used on base must be angry, lonely, and confused.



Video from Focal Point on AFA Channel, March 2015

Rachel Maddow - Debunktion Junction: Bill O'Reilly threats edition

Rachel Maddow sorts fact from fiction in several of the day's top stories, including whether Fox News' Bill O'Reilly really threatened a reporter doing a story about his lies, and the surprising legal status of sledding on Capitol Hill.



Feb 24, 2015

Pat Robertson Says You're A Slave To Vegetables

"Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) host of The Young Turks discusses Pat Robertson as he makes another excellent quote when Pat spoke out against marijuana users and those that drink any alcohol calling them 'enslaved to vegetables'.



Not to leave anyone else out, he also included additional drugs and products, asking repetitively why someone would want to be 'a slave to a vegetable?' to a seemingly unhearing and unresponsive television screen."

What do you think? Are you a slave to vegetables?

Bryan Fischer Say Bilingualism is a Sign of God's Judgment on America

Bryan Fischer says that people speaking languages other than English is a sign of God's judgment.



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America’s crumbling infrastructure: It’s not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.



Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Infrastructure (HBO)
Video from March 2015

Marriage Equality (Atheist Experience)

Marriage Equality. Jen talks about the first same-sex marriage legalized in Texas.



The Atheist Experience #906 for February 22, 2015, with Matt Dillahunty and Jen Peeples. Topic: Marriage Equality

Callers:
Randy from Chicago, IL
Ariel from Toronto, Canada
Richard from Atlanta, GA

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.

A Deconstruction of Ray Comfort's "Evolution vs God"

American Atheists throws down the gauntlet with a challenge to Ray Comfort to release the unedited footage of the experts' interviews from his video, Evolution vs. God.



In this episode, American Atheists Public Relations Director Dave Muscato and Atheist Viewpoint host Dennis Horvitz discuss Ray Comfort's new short film, "Evolution vs. God." In the video, American Atheists issues an official challenge to Ray Comfort to release the unedited, raw footage of the interviews from the film so that creative editing can be ruled out as the reason the scientists were "unable to provide evidence for evolution," as Ray Comfort claims.

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March 21 or 22, depending on where you are in the world.

God, Fountain of Youth, & Peter Pan - Ryan Bell

The former Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Ryan Bell, discusses his unusual path to atheism.



Clip From: "The Atheist Experience" TV Show, Atheist Experience #908: "A Year Without God", 3/8/2015,

Host: Russell Glasser
Co-Host: Ryan Bell


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Trolling the Westboro Baptist Church!

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The Daily Show - 2015 03 12 with Rob Corddry

Michael Nugent debates miracles on RTE's Spirit Level with Joe Duffy

Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland debates miracles on RTE's Spirit Level with host Joe Duffy, Fr Richard Gibbons, parish priest at Knock, Louise Hall, author of a book on Medjegorje, and Dr Michael Moran, a member of the Lourdes medical miracle assessment committee.

Home Alone?: A Chick Tract

This week Hugo and Jake look at yet another example of why Jack Chick shouldn't be allowed near art supplies.

Atheist Experience: A Year Without God

Living a Year Without God. Former minister Ryan Bell describes his unusual path to atheism.



Callers:
Phillip - Chicago, IL
Joseph - Colorado Springs, CO
Bob - Palm Coast, FL
Dustin - Las Vegas, NV
Bernard - London, Canada

The Atheist Experience #908 for March 8, 2015 with Russell Glasser and Ryan Bell.

Apple Engineer Talks about the New 2015 Macbook

an Apple engineer explains how they developed the new 2015 Macbook and the day Tim Cook saw it for the first time.

"Jake's Girlfriend!"- Jake Reads #7

Jake, along with his girlfriend, Candice, answer some questions and respond to some comments!

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - March 8th, 2015

John Oliver takes a look back art the events from the previous week.



#jeffwecan



Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Episode 5 March 8th, 2015

Homeopathy no more effective than placebos

Homeopathy no more effective than placebos, a study by the National Health and Medical Research Council finds

NHMRC releases statement and advice on homeopathy Date: 11 March 2015


What is homeopathy?

Based on the theory of treating 'like with like', and is supposed to work by giving you very small amounts of substances that in larger doses would cause the very symptoms you want cured.

Taking small doses of these substances – which are derived from plants, animals or minerals – will strengthen the body's own ability to heal and increase its resistance to illness or infection.

Substances contained in homeopathic products are so small they are usually undetectable, but it is argued they still have a biological effect.

Homeopathy is used to treat a wide variety of complaints – coughs, colds, depression, headaches, asthma, arthritis – most common day-to-day ailments.

Atheist Experience: Can religions be blamed?

Can religions be blamed?

Don asks whether it's appropriate to blame religions for the actions of believers and when blame is appropriate.



Callers:
Bill - Chicago, IL (troll)
Ryan - Baltimore, MD
Ken - Austin, TX
Mohammed - Dubai, UAE

The Atheist Experience #907 for March 1, 2015 with Matt Dillahunty and Don Baker.

Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 21

Stupid King Sihon and King Og telling Moses that he "cannot pass." They didn't know who they were messing with.



Thanks GrapplingIgnorance. that clown gave me nightmares.
http://youtu.be/mhjhIqTWIU0

Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 21

Bryan Fischer: Homosexuality Is Making People Blind

Bryan Fischer claims that immigrants and gay people are bringing back rare diseases.

Atheist Bible Study: Concubine Stank

Jake and Hugo read about Absalom banging some concubines, and also other things. You know how the show works.



Atheist Bible Study #70: Concubine Stank
2015

Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 19-20

Moses is back in time out.



Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 19-20
March 2015

How Irish schools evangelise children - Michael Nugent on KFM

Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland talks to Shane Beatty of KFM Radio about how Irish schools evangelise children.

Tony Perkins Links HHS Mandate To Violent Religious Persecution Abroad

This video from a Senate subcommittee hearing on promoting religious freedom abroad, conservative legal activist Jay Sekulow shuts down Tony Perkins' comparison of the HHS contraception mandate to violent religious persecution.

Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 17-18

Lord YHWH has more rules for the Levites and Brother Aaron. Big surprise.



Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 17-18
2015

Huckabee: Secularists Imposing Values On Conservative Christians

Mike Huckabee claims conservative Christians are under attack from a secular left that seeks to forcibly impose secular values on them.

Glenn Beck Lays Out The 'Road To World War III'

The Mormon Glenn Beck explains that World War III has already begun and lays out how total global conflict will unfold.



Glenn Beck: "Call to Arms.. probably this summer" (summer 2015).

Note: Vienna is a city in Italy. I have no idea why the madman Glenn Beck needs to put in on twice.

March 2015

Cahn: God Will Punish America For Gay Marriage Ruling

End Times preacher Jonathan Cahn says a Supreme Court gay marriage victory will lead to divine punishment.

"Why is the U.S.A. So Religious?" Ask Hugo #14

Hugo is back to answer more of your questions! Ask more in the Comments!



Hugo's Twitter- @HugoReloaded
Jake's Twitter- @BibleReloaded

Has religion too much privilege? Michael Nugent on BBC Radio Ulster

Do we give religion too much privilege? Audrey Carville hosts a Sunday Sequence panel discussion on BBC Radio Ulster with Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland, Usama Hassan of the Quilliam Foundation, Rabbi Jonathan Romain, and Peter Lynas of the Northern Ireland Evangelical Alliance, on 18 January 2015.

The Unitarians (TTA Podcast)

Unitarian churches are essentially promoted as houses without walls, places were diverse opinions and cultures can converge in safety and without judgment. But how can churches not have doctrines, specific holy books and/or dogmas?

Does the Unitarian church have merit as a place of respectful discussion on topics relating to belief, purpose and truth?



What are the colors, cultures, branches, sects and flavors of Universalist churches out there?

Michael Werner's book "Regaining Balance: the Evolution of the UUA"

Skeptic's Review - The Bible: Numbers 17-18

Lord YHWH has more rules for the Levites and Brother Aaron. Big surprise.

Real Time: Is ISIS Islamic?

Bill Maher and panelists Elahe Izadi, Bill Nye and Rob Reiner discuss the semantic battle over ISIS’ ideology.



Guests:
Rob Reiner
Eleha Izadi, The Washington Post
Bill Nye, the Science Guy

Real Time with Bill Maher: Is ISIS Islamic? (HBO)
February 2015

Skeptic's Review-The Bible: Numbers 16

Things spiral out of control at the Israelite camp after Moses has Darryl stoned for picking up sticks.

Hindu Prayer Opens Idaho Senate

For the first time a Hindu prayer will open proceedings at the Idaho Senate. At least one senator is opposed to the opening the session with a prayer that does not represent the people Idaho.

Freedom of speech or right to insult? Michael Nugent and Abdullah al Andalusi at UCD

Michael Nugent and Abdullah al Andalusi discuss freedom of speech or right to insult at the Islamic Society in University College Dublin on 5 March 2015.

These are the opening contributions; discussion and Q&A to follow.



Freedom of speech or right to insult? Michael Nugent and Abdullah al Andalusi at UCD

"Intelligent Design Is True!"- Jake Reads #8

Jake reads about Intelligent Design, the most fuckable bug, and Hugo being a Nazi.



Watch the former Atheists Watch "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed"

Irish Catholic editor denies Bible says Jews are of the devil

Extract from recent RTE radio debate between Michael Nugent and Irish Catholic editor Michael Kelly, in which Michael Kelly denies that the Bible says that Jews are of their father the devil. It does say that, in John 8:44.

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

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Bible. John 8:44. King James Version (KJV)

See more detail at http://www.michaelnugent.com/2015/03/02/irish-catholic-editor-rte-jews-devil/

Atheists Watch "Passion of the Christ"

This week Hugo & Jake tackle one of the most popular Christian movies of all time.

Backstage with Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill Nye the Science Guy joins Real Time’s Miles Leicher backstage after the show to discuss his new book, “Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation.”



Real Time with Bill Maher: Backstage with Bill Nye the Science Guy (HBO)

Real Time with Bill Maher: Bill O'Reilly Lies

Bill Maher calls out Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on his embellished reports and faults the network for refusing to hold him accountable.



Real Time with Bill Maher: O'Reilly Lies (HBO)
March 2015

Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog

Former celebrity TV anchor Chai Jing quit her job after her baby daughter was born with a lung tumor, and after a year of rigorous investigation, launched this 1 hour 40 minute documentary about China’s smog: what is smog? Where does it come from? What do we do from here? It is very powerful in many ways.



This post is not for Americans. Americans do not care about the world around USA

English subtitles are now completely finished, and other languages are being added.

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Chai Jing's review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog 柴静雾霾调查：穹顶之下 (full translation)


Read Viral China pollution film is brave, personal and powerful

Idaho State Senator Objects to Hindu Prayer: "They Worship Cows"

Idaho State Senator Steve Vick (R) Objects to Hindu prayer



FOX9 news, Idaho, 3-2-2015

Pat Robertson Urges Parents Not To Attend Their Gay Child's Wedding

Pat Robertson urges parents to remain unified and not attend their gay child's wedding.

Idaho State Senator: Hindu Faith Prays to FALSE GODS!

Three Republican Idaho State Senators walk out on Hindu Prayer: Sens. Steve Vick of Dalton Garden, Sheryl Nuxoll of Cottonwood and Lori Den Hartog of Meridian.



Prayer by Rajan Zed, of the Universal Society of Hinduism.

KIVI news, Boise, Idaho, 3-3-2015,

Nuns Shot In Head Right In Front Of Bill O'Reilly's Imagination

"Yet more allegations have emerged against embattled Fox News host Bill O'Reilly following claims he embellished his war reporting experiences in Argentina during the 1982 Falklands war and lied about witnessing a suicide in Florida.

According to information collected by liberal watchdog group Media Matters, O'Reilly may also have fabricated a story about witnessing the execution of four nuns during El Salvador's civil war in 1980.



Bill O'Reilly has claimed he has "seen guys gun down nuns in El Salvador" and "was in El Salvador and I saw nuns get shot in the back of the head" during his time as a CBS correspondent. The incident that O'Reilly appears to be referring to is the well-documented execution of four churchwomen by the Salvadoran national guard in December 1980. After this event, experts say that there were no priests or nuns killed in the country for more than eight years."

The Young Turks hosts Cenk Uygur & John Iadarola break it down.

10 Questions for the Dalai Lama

His Holiness Dalai Lama has a book out, Toward a True Kinship of Faiths. The Dalai Lama will now take your questions.

Bill Burr Doesn't Buy Oprah's Holier-Than-Thou Lance Armstrong Interview

Bill on Oprah's interview: "Didn't she used to interview midgets who want to bang their mailman's boyfriend?"



Bill Burr Doesn't Buy Oprah's Holier-Than-Thou Lance Armstrong Interview - CONAN on TBS
2013

Ben Ambridge: 10 myths about psychology: Debunked

How much of what you think about your brain is actually wrong? In this whistlestop tour of dis-proved science, Ben Ambridge walks through 10 popular ideas about psychology that have been proven wrong — and uncovers a few surprising truths about how our brains really work.

Mock The Week - The Hedgehog Episode

Here's another uncut episode from the very funny Mock gang

Atheists On Religion, Science, And Morality (The Point)

Can we prove there is no God? Does it make sense to equate religion with science? Do theists have a monopology on morality or is secular morality superior? Was Richard Dawkins right to bring up the religious beliefs of Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney? Cara Santa Maria (Senior Science Correspondent, Huffingtonpost.com) leads this week's panel on 'The Point' to discuss these issues and more with Michael Shermer (Publisher - Skeptic Magazine), Sean Carroll (Theoretical Physicist - Caltech), and Edward Falzon (author of 'Being Gay Is Disgusting').



Special thanks to James Randi (Founder: James Randi Educational Foundation), Paul Zachary "PZ" Myers (Blogger: Pharyngula.org - Professor U Of MN-Morris), and AJ Johnson (Development Director for 'American Atheists') for sending in their points.

Watch More Points: http://www.youtube.com/townsquare

Cara Santa Maria: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cara-santa-maria/
Michael Shermer: http://www.skeptic.com/about_us/meet_michael_shermer/
Sean Carroll: http://preposterousuniverse.com/
Edward Falzon: http://biblicalmorality.com/

Point-Maker James Randi: http://www.randi.org/site/
Point-Maker PZ Myers: http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/
Point-Maker AJ Johnson: http://www.atheists.org/

Nature of the Mind by Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks on the "Nature of the Mind" at the University of California Santa Barbara Events Center on April 24th, 2009. (www.dalailama.com)



Video courtesy of University of California Santa Barbara

Stephen Fry on historic sex abuse, drugs and what he'd like to do in the House of Lords

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry talks to Evan Davis



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Stephen Fry on historic sex abuse, drugs and what he'd like to do in the House of Lords - Newsnight

Louis CK learns about the Catholic Church

Lawrence Krauss "The Future of Life in The Universe"

Lawrence Krauss "The Future of Life in The Universe"
2011

The Battle for British Islam Documentary

The Battle for British Islam BBC Panorama BBC Documentary 2015Defiant Je SusCharlie Hebdo depicts Prophet Muhammad on coverCharlie Hebdo shootings: 3 million copies of new edition of magazine to go on salePanorama -The Battle for British IslamAs France tries to come to terms with the deaths of the 12 people murdered in the Islamist attack at the office of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, Panorama investigates the battle for the hearts and minds of British Muslims.

John Ware hears from Muslims facing an angry backlash for trying to promote a form of Islam which is in synch with British values. They believe that the way Islam has been practised here has more in common with extremist ideologies than some police officers, politicians or Muslim leaders have been prepared to admit.

Bill Burr - Mediocre People / Overpopulation