Richard Dawkins interviewing the Christian creationist Wendy Wright about various issues regarding evolution.
For some reason, at 36:46, there is a loud beep for a few short milliseconds. Just keep that in mind.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Truth In Action Min.: Gays 'Puts Boys At Serious Risk'
Religious Right film claims gays pose a physical and spiritual threat to the Boy Scouts
Hubbard's Gt. Grandson, Jamie DeWolf - Powerful Performance
Brilliant and powerful clip of L. Ron Hubbard's great Grandson, Jamie DeWolf, filmed in 2011.
This clip is from the film "Drama Momma".
This clip is from the film "Drama Momma".
Friday, May 3, 2013
What Christians Really Believe
American Christians on YouTube have attempted to redefine Atheism in order to control the discussion. Using the same methods, but using factual information, I demonstrate what that ends up looking like when applied to Christianity in America.
Christianity defined for you!
Several christians on YouTube have been gracious enough to define atheism for me. While I always thought that atheism simply meant that I didn't believe in gods, these generous christians took the time to explain the deeper meaning of what I did not believe.
Now, I'd like to return the favor and define christianity for them. I will use the same methodology as my christian friends; namely, I will use the most publicized viewpoints of christians. I will be selective in my choices. But, I will go one step further...I will show actual examples of christians practicing their faith.
So, let's get started....
This is the leader of all christians. He is the Pope. He is gods representative on earth. He tells christians what to believe. And he is never wrong. How do we know? Cause he says so, that's how.
And thats a good thing because there are so many different bibles, its hard to know which one to read. Turns out, you don't have to read any of them. The church has a lot of people who's job it is to read the holy books for you.
To be a Christian, you first have to accept Jesus as your personal savior. Now, Jesus was not like any other jewish person. There was something...i don't know...blonder about him. Many christian historians agree that he probably looked like James Franco.
So, now that you know Jesus, you get to live your life the way he wanted you to...
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1. This is what you get for transportation. You also have to learn carpentry. And you can't fight for your country if its under attack. But, oatmeal really is good for you, after all.
2. You have to dance around in circles like this. You can make a very fine bed, but you can't have sex in it. Sex is not allowed.
3. You get a clean set of magical underwear. These are bullet proof. And you get your own planet when you die.
4. Brown people can't go to heaven. Sorry, brown people. Brigham Young said so. He was a christian prophet and they are never wrong.
5. Or there might be a seperate, but equal, heaven for them. Nazi's and death row inmates can go to regular heaven.
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6. Snake handling is good. I'm not sure why. But its the right thing to do. Of course, if a poisonous snake bites you, remember....
7. No blood transfusions. Not a drop. You can't give blood, either. same deal. No matter what a judge says, faith healing is better than so-called sciency devil medicine. Besides, God is the real judge.
8. All the good things about America are based on jesus. Including the government. Jesus wrote the constitution. Being pregnant or counting money is bad, I think. Maybe using cell phones, too. At least when Jesus is talking.
9. If you get confused about the rules, there are a lot of famous christians who will gladly tell you what to think. Like how gay people cause natural disasters.
10. God hates the koran. and space shuttles and America and gay people. And soldiers. And children . And you.
I hope this was clear for all you christians. I tried to include all of you and put you into one neat little package the way you did for me.
No need to thank me. It was my pleasure.
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Now, while everything I have shown you is factual, the composite picture of these facts is not an accurate depiction of how most Christians view themselves. But this is what it looks like when you demonize people for not sharing your beliefs in your god.
Maybe its time for you to look at all people another way.
Video and text by: A Human Being Being Human.
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Parody/Criticism
Christianity defined for you!
Several christians on YouTube have been gracious enough to define atheism for me. While I always thought that atheism simply meant that I didn't believe in gods, these generous christians took the time to explain the deeper meaning of what I did not believe.
Now, I'd like to return the favor and define christianity for them. I will use the same methodology as my christian friends; namely, I will use the most publicized viewpoints of christians. I will be selective in my choices. But, I will go one step further...I will show actual examples of christians practicing their faith.
So, let's get started....
This is the leader of all christians. He is the Pope. He is gods representative on earth. He tells christians what to believe. And he is never wrong. How do we know? Cause he says so, that's how.
And thats a good thing because there are so many different bibles, its hard to know which one to read. Turns out, you don't have to read any of them. The church has a lot of people who's job it is to read the holy books for you.
To be a Christian, you first have to accept Jesus as your personal savior. Now, Jesus was not like any other jewish person. There was something...i don't know...blonder about him. Many christian historians agree that he probably looked like James Franco.
So, now that you know Jesus, you get to live your life the way he wanted you to...
*************************************************************************
1. This is what you get for transportation. You also have to learn carpentry. And you can't fight for your country if its under attack. But, oatmeal really is good for you, after all.
2. You have to dance around in circles like this. You can make a very fine bed, but you can't have sex in it. Sex is not allowed.
3. You get a clean set of magical underwear. These are bullet proof. And you get your own planet when you die.
4. Brown people can't go to heaven. Sorry, brown people. Brigham Young said so. He was a christian prophet and they are never wrong.
5. Or there might be a seperate, but equal, heaven for them. Nazi's and death row inmates can go to regular heaven.
*****************************************************************************
6. Snake handling is good. I'm not sure why. But its the right thing to do. Of course, if a poisonous snake bites you, remember....
7. No blood transfusions. Not a drop. You can't give blood, either. same deal. No matter what a judge says, faith healing is better than so-called sciency devil medicine. Besides, God is the real judge.
8. All the good things about America are based on jesus. Including the government. Jesus wrote the constitution. Being pregnant or counting money is bad, I think. Maybe using cell phones, too. At least when Jesus is talking.
9. If you get confused about the rules, there are a lot of famous christians who will gladly tell you what to think. Like how gay people cause natural disasters.
10. God hates the koran. and space shuttles and America and gay people. And soldiers. And children . And you.
I hope this was clear for all you christians. I tried to include all of you and put you into one neat little package the way you did for me.
No need to thank me. It was my pleasure.
****************************************************************************
Now, while everything I have shown you is factual, the composite picture of these facts is not an accurate depiction of how most Christians view themselves. But this is what it looks like when you demonize people for not sharing your beliefs in your god.
Maybe its time for you to look at all people another way.
Video and text by: A Human Being Being Human.
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Parody/Criticism
Scientology Bombshell - Jenna Miscavige
She was once a high profile member of Scientology. Now, she's left and is speaking out against it.
It's the bombshell rocking the church of Scientology as she reveals what really goes on inside the controversial religion.
Jenna Miscavige's book is entitled Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape.
It's the bombshell rocking the church of Scientology as she reveals what really goes on inside the controversial religion.
Jenna Miscavige's book is entitled Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape.
Choosing To Die (Terry Pratchett, documentary)
In this documentary Terry Pratchett discusses his Alzheimer's and how it is slowly eroding away his life and his talent. He meets others with medical conditions which will inevitably lead to a prolonged, painful and above all undignified death and asks the question "is it better to end things early?" There are few answers here. Pratchett is on a genuine mission of inquiry, he's not preaching a position, nor does he end up with an opinion. Instead he takes a frank look at a subject most shy away from, and his only real conclusion is that we'd perhaps do well to think it through more than we do now.
Be warned, towards the end of the documentary he accompanies a man to a Swiss clinic where he chooses to end his own life. This is not depicted in any kind of voyeuristic way, but both Pratchett and the camera do sit right there in the room with him and watches him die in cold, unflinching detail.
Be warned, towards the end of the documentary he accompanies a man to a Swiss clinic where he chooses to end his own life. This is not depicted in any kind of voyeuristic way, but both Pratchett and the camera do sit right there in the room with him and watches him die in cold, unflinching detail.
Deepak Chopra (Spiritualist) Defeated By Sam Harris
Sam Harris defeats Deepak Chopra. Does "God" have to be restricted within ("chained up") inside of logic and reason?
Atheist Pamphlets Handed Out In Orange Co. Florida Schools
Fox 35 news, Orlando, Florida, 5-1-2013, David Williamson,
Central Florida Freethought Community
Freedom From Religion Foundation
May 2, 2013 - National Day Of Reason
Central Florida Freethought Community
Freedom From Religion Foundation
May 2, 2013 - National Day Of Reason
In Conversation with Richard Dawkins - Hosted by Stephen Law
Professor Richard Dawkins in conversation with Dr Stephen Law, senior lecturer at Heythrop College, University of London, discussing the major issues of importance to humanists and atheists at a time when opposition to rationalist thought appears to be on the rise. Filmed at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on Friday 15th February 2013.
February 2013 marked the forth annual Think Week -- a week of high profile public events that ran from the 8th to the18th February. Think Week was organized by student groups from both local Universities, the Oxford Humanists and Oxford Sea of Faith. Events covered a range of themes from science and philosophy to politics, equality, human rights, and the arts.
Richard Dawkins - Science works
February 2013 marked the forth annual Think Week -- a week of high profile public events that ran from the 8th to the18th February. Think Week was organized by student groups from both local Universities, the Oxford Humanists and Oxford Sea of Faith. Events covered a range of themes from science and philosophy to politics, equality, human rights, and the arts.
Richard Dawkins - Science works
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