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Greydon Square is a Quantum Physics major, ex-Christian, that came out of Compton and now speaks out about the flaws in religious thinking. We're so happy to have him as part of our team. Give him some love on Youtube, and make sure to add him on myspace.
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Brian Sapient and Rook Hawkins have been responding to irrational claims and emergencies globally since 1999. Brian Sapient specializes in debating Religion from all angles, while Rook can pick apart the bible better than those who actually believe in it. Longtime allies of the Infidel Guy and Jake from the Atheist Network, Sapient and Rook have conceived a squad that will help respond rationally to irrational claims around the globe. One of their first moves was acquiring the help of noted Scientist from the Infidel Guy message boards, Yellow_Number_Five (Mike). Mike is their newest member and is a specialist in all things scientific. He's a chemical engineer, microbiologist, and evolutionary geek. Kelly M is the Neuropsych nerd with expertise in Philosophy. Their main man Razorcade always seems to ask just the right questions of the guests and is their rational inquisitor.
A new show is released on Wednesday nights at 8pm est while show hosts and friends gather in the chat room at our video chat Come join the party with us and BYOB. Purchase the Richard Carrier series of shows now! Over 13 hours of recordings. Topics Include:
- Metaphysics and History of Religion
- Biographical questions and atheism
- More audience submitted questions
- Jesus Mythicism show
- Problems with Philosophy show with ChaosLord2004
- Carriers Dissertation and Rooks findings show
- The Drunk show!
- A show for myspace
- Carrier meets Ray Comfort
- IRRATIONALITY OF THEISM SHOW: LEGACY SHOW!
HamuROOKis Irrational Precepts
Irrational things we're helping to remove from Earth
(all of these precepts will be featured in a show)
1. Theism
2. Creation Science
3. Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell(1 down, 1 to go!)
4. Religious terrorism/fundamentalism/born again Christianity
5. Agnosticism is not a rational position between theism and atheism.
6. Belief in psychics/paranormal/supernatural claims
7. Belief that America is a Christian Nation
8. Saying evolution is "just a theory, not a fact."
9. The claim that science is dogmatic
10. Denial of the Holocaust (claiming it didn't happen)
11. Thinking that logicians use logic to limit peoples thought
12. The claim that the bible is a good source for morality
13. The claim that mystical experiences can give us knowledge.
14. Holistic medicine
15. Giving religious beliefs a special pass above criticism.
16. Thinking this list is complete... IRRATIONAL
Special credit to Chaoslord for 7-13, and to Sam Harris for 15.
Who I'd like to meet: Those who choose to be rational, who use their head, who don't blindly believe in unproven claims. If you have the need for a rational response to a given situation, we would like to meet you too! We can help provide rational solutions to your irrational problems.
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so i was watching a hockey game the other day, and before the national anthem was played, they sang god bless america....i must say that it ticked me off pretty good...so hopefully one day with the great work u guys do, i can watch a lousy hockey game without religion being thrown in my face
You guys are probably busy, so I'll try to make this short 'cause I know you get messages enough already. I've been doing some research and I'm getting curious about the ironic similarities between the story of Jesus, and that of Greek Mythology. I've read about several Greek gods and have noticed a pattern similar to that of Jesus in the Christian bible. I've noted that all this occurred way before JC was ever supposedly born.
Like thousands of years before Jesus, there was a story that was told about a god like man, he was born from a "virgin" mother, in a stable no less. Later it goes on to talk about how he traveled about with loyal followers, preaching and performing miracles, etc... until he allows himself to be arrested, and tried for blasphemy... He was found guilty and executed of course, and get this, despite that he rised from the grave three days later, where the women crying at his tomb don't recognize him, until he transforms into his true form as the god Dionysus...
My question was, that if you guys know anything else about this? It makes sense to me that the story itself could have been took and twisted to the liking of early Christians so they'd have somewhat of an idol to worship.
Hi! I want to let you know about a simulcast theater event on March 26 we've put together - check out www. firstfreedomfirst. org for a participating theater near you and RSVP for your FREE SEAT!
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE... BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
presents: a simulcast event in theaters across America
Hosted by Actor/Director Peter Coyote Featuring special guests onstage: The Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael)
RRS!!! I need your help. There was a Video made by someone about Noahs ark. It focused on the PEOPLE on the ark. And how every single differnt race couldn't have come from 8 people 2 years ago.
Anyways. The vid got deleted and I can't find it anywhere!!! If you go to my page it's the third Video down. Any info would be awesome!!!!
If you believe that there are magical beings that live in the sky that judge you and tell you how to live and speak to you directly, you are considered mentally ill.
Unless they are middle eastern based deities called Yahweh and Jesus. Then you are considered sane and righteous.
In reality, it is still mental illness. The number who suffer from it is irrelevant. If 200 million people have the flu, you don't build buildings to worship the illness. You treat it. Perhaps if this mental illness were treated instead of applauded, the world would be a more sane place!
- Leo Wolf The Wolf Report Raising Consciousness in an Unconscious World
Shroud Of Turin Accidentally Washed With Red Shirt
March 10, 2008
VATICAN CITY—The Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen cloth believed to bear the image of Christ and considered by many clerics and devotees to be one of the holiest relics of the Christian faith, was inadvertently dyed a light shade of pink after being washed with a red T-shirt, sources reported Tuesday.
