American Evangelical Christians are batshit crazy!

[NormusJohnson88]

You guys make me think of the greatest Austrian thinker of all time. I'm sure such mental giants as you are. You probably worship him. You know... Adolf Hitler. schizekoff.

[xDAVIDxLEE]

Awesome video!

[web45]

I hope these two atheists have gone to school at sometime during their lives, it seems they have no idea about history, America or religion. We rednecks in the U.S. seem to lead the world in freedom, politics, science, entertainment, money, and generosity. We have given more money throughout the world (including Austria) and have spilled the blood of our fathers and sons so that YOU could be free! But I do consider your age and I am confident you will grow up sooner or later, God willing.

[terceldude]

lol I love your accents! :)

[pdxwornath]

I am an American Christian who has a college degree and works for the government. Instead of worrying about Christians in America - who by the way support the world with the taxes we pay and the products we purchase - I think Europeans should worry more about the Muslims in their midst. They are the ones who are threatening to impose Shariah Law once they take over - we aren't

[angelcomet1]

zwei peanuts vere valking down der strasse,und wan was asalted, peanut

[zebb1111]

these guys obviously need their atheism to make them feel smart because they once heard that a smart guy like neiztche was an atheist or something but really they are so stupid that they are proud of themselves because they know that europe is a continent.....incredible.

[SupremeARA915]

CHRISTIAN AND PROUD

[SupremeARA915]

yes and know eirope is falling to Islam, hahahahhahahah

[FLICKPatriotism]

Evangelical Christians worship Jews and Israel.

They are willing to do anything and put Israel's defense above that of the USA.

That is why I hate this country and would rather fight against it than for it.

[TrunkMonkey3000]

@FLICKPatriotism Israel <3

[laaspen]

guys, do you really think all americans are like that? I know you have to be smarter then that!!

[martin1234512345]

its better to be an anti-theist, than an atheist.

[martin1234512345]

@weirdguy75 you need to learn how to read bud. i said anti-theist, not anti-atheist. if you don't know what anti-theism is, don't even talk.

[dewonderkind]

Don't judge all Americans, or even all Christians, by the moron evangelical Christians you see represented on YouTube. They are obnoxious, severely undereducated, arrogant ignoramuses. Please don't think that we are all like that in America.

[zeppelinesque]

Nice to know that cynical hipster assholes are not exclusive to North America.

[randomman099]

I commend you on your English, its really good!

[TheFunkadelicFan]

Shut the fuck up. Please.

[lym3n]

Okay, seriously, I'm an atheist but I really feel like punching them in the face.

WE AAAAAUSTRIA. WE SO AAAAWESOME.

*insert obnoxious laugh here*

SARAAHHHH PAAAAALIN

*insert obnoxious laugh here*

[KeatonIsFTW]

Quoting the great Ricky Bobby... you sound like a dog with peanut butter on the roof of your mouth

[Jeremiahdvorak1]

The image resolution is OUTSTANDING on this video! What's the camera you used. (btw, semantics aside, everything you're saying is correct)

[Peacefulamont]

Being an atheist myself, I FUCKIN HATE EUROPEAN PUSSIES, the U.S is not a redneck country, by are true nature we are secular, we just have a small minority that don't represent us. IF it wasn't for the U>S u european pussies, you'd be suckin the juices off a rotten commi potatoe. This is why other atheist are deuschbags, u don't have to be a pussy to an atheist or change your life, it's just a belief people it don't need to change your personality. U can be left wing and have balls.

[JTPNYC95]

You guys sound like hanz and franz and should say we want to pump u up!!!!

No girly man. Ha ha

[ObamaIsAGayCokeHead]

come to america and say that shit, we'll kick your fucking asses

[krappyjoe]

hehehehehehehehe

[sbsteven56]

because i am from greece i know that jesus holy grave in jerusalem is not his own but a temple for the greek god adonis that the emperor alexander the great built when he had conquered palestine . Later on in the 3rd century bc the emperor constantine claimed it was jesus grave because they could not find a place to show where jesus christ was buried

[dodgedart74]

oh man, religious people are funny. bring your austrian asses to america, beat those mal-nutritioned bodies into a figure 4.

[jw16e4]

This is why I love America. We have lot's of Christians. If you don't like that, Get lost.

[r0gz]

lol men you 2 guys are fukin rockets..go take along walk off a short pier

[waterangel251983]

Austria sounds like a free thinking country, wish I could make my way over there if only to take a break from all the crazy here in the states.

[sbsteven56]

these two kids should serve as a bright example to us all .

[kdnkdn66]

not to bring up a trivial point but the blond guy totally sounds like Christopher Walken.

[einsteinslies]

I want every single American cunt dead.

[herbertholedinker]

I AM AN AMERICAN EVANGELICAL PREACHER... AND A SODOMITE. mY BUTTHOLE HURTS. CAN I CUM TO YOUR COUNTRY AND HANG OUT WIF U

[UA2014]

You guys are funny, I am American and I love the humor!

[nbradley318]

Screech??

[lookseeme21]

Just confront these religious freaks by making out with other people - gay make out.

Trust me - it wiwll drive them crazier and crazier. And the more crazy they act , the more people will realize that they belong in a nuthouse.

This is early august 2010. these assholes are losing. In the last 6 weeks Argentina, Portugal, iceland, and Ireland put through gay marriage

It is our job to make that happen all over the USA. And send these freek to the unemployment line

[pdxwornath]

@lookseeme21 Would you like Christians to be put in concentration camps? My, I hope you never get any power. I can assure you that the Founding Fathers never would have wanted an ignorant, violent-minded rabble like you having the right to vote. In fact, some of the Founding Fathers only wanted to property owners to vote, which would have aced out a druggie like yourself. For the sake of Liberty, it is a shame that this faction didn't win out.

[lookitsnicolas]

shutup and smoke some weed

[TheTangyzizzle]

Almost everything in this video and almost all of these comments are generalizations.

[MrAussiechampion]

dont know what ur talking about couldnt get past 1 min u guys are freaks

[Darrylizer1]

Wait you mean you guys don't have them kangajews and komala bares an stuff like that there in Austrialia? American evangelicals have political power because they've successfully mixed religion with capitalism. The more they're on television, the more money they collect from their gullible audience. The more money they have the greater access they have to politicians via campaign contributions. And yes they (televangelists) are batshit crazy.

[Catmalanz]

Actually, we Christians are not mad, most of us anyway. And we dont force 'religion' on anyone, being as, it is not about 'religion', its about Christianity! And nope, not all who are Christians go to heaven like you say, because in all walks of life, there are bad people. Even in Evangelical Chruches, I have seen it. And you see, we dont 'force' anything on anyone. We believe because we believe in Christ, not just because we 'want to go to heaven' cos thats not what its about...

[templegoon]

I hope Jack Bauer brings you terrorists down

[applesalamanderpie]

got tired after about 2 minutes of these clowns....got some good weed in the land down under??? There is one way to heaven...to take the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart. Jesus died on the cross for all our sins. As offensive as these two are, Jesus loves them to. I pray for these lost young men to find Jesus Christ as their savior. There is no "religion", there is you are either a christian, atheist, devil worshipper(whatever). Christians are all going to heaven. Dont listen to them here.

[jaimeanna1412]

I love you guys! you are hilarious!

[reefgurl90]

funny vid...I am from Florida and I am a very secular person...and I know you don't mean to generalize...these rednecks embarrass us over in America...but don't forget about everyone else in America...this is just a part of our country that you see on TV....do not generalize...but still I agree-they are crazy!

[udkcoco]

Who failed geography*

[udkcoco]

Not every american is a redneck failed geography; your attempt at wit fails to amuse. While I concede that sarah palin is batshit crazy, as are all fundamentalists, in my opinion, it saddens me that normal americans are lumped together with them by you. It just goes to prove that europeans can be just as ignorant as we can be. I wanted a laugh at insane christians' expense, and all I got was the reality check that no matter where you go that place thinks they're the best. Meh.

[galootcolognum1]

Austrians are just as racist and xenophobic as any American redneck.

Remember Kurt Waldheim?!?!?! You idiots elected a former Nazi as the president of your country. Good work Austria!  Perhaps you should pay attention to your own dirty short comings.

[jstep1111]

Wow you people really are morons. When you sent us our Californian governor, I thought surely the whole nation is not this fucking retarded... well obviously I was wrong. Its ok though I'm sure you will return to your state of being as submissive fucking cock suckers begging for our help when get invaded...again

[WheatBeerByron]

If you are from Austria then you understand what is going on here in America. The Evangelical Christian Movement is simular to the Nazi movement that took over your country decades ago. I live in a state where I'm surrounded by Evangelicals and they are facists bent on imposing their dictatorship of dumbness over everyone and everything. They have turned Jesus into their own private Hitler. The good news is that they are so stupid they pose no real threat.

[BSLcatherine]

I agree over the catholicism, only because I know first hand what I am talking about, but I wont berate them, its not for me to judge. There is only one judge, as you will find out, but sadly, it will be too late for you.

Anyway, like I said guys, just my thoughts...

[BSLcatherine]

In all religions, there are Christians. Clock this;

'Christ'ian = Christ = God = faith = hope = good and decent people, helping not hindering = loving not hating = not thinking badly of others = and being humble...

So guys, is Christians are all nice people, (normal nice people, lol) why berate and slander them for it? As for me, I would rather have nice caring people in my life, that people like you who go out and out to speak insults.

I'm glad you're not my friends...lol

[762AnimalMother]

@BSLcatherine There are plenty of people out in the world who are not Christians and are doing good. I know you're going to say 'Well they're not saved and they wont get into heaven. That's when Christianity ceases from being about love and is actually nothing more than doctrine. Christianity is no different than any other religion out there.

I'm glad we aint friends either.

[BSLcatherine]

Live and let live, hate and you hate alone!

Just my thoughts!

[BSLcatherine]

Maybe its you who are the freaks and you dont know it yet? Ooops, as a Christian I am not supposed to say or think like that, but, I guess God will forgive me, since it is He whom I defend!

As for going to church, if we get a good feeling from it, why knock it? We go every week we can. If we cant, God wont strike us dead, and He doesnt punish us for it!

[Acrimonator]

@BSLcatherine Oh, that's cute, god needs some one to defend his myth...

[BSLcatherine]

We dress the same as anyone! Females wear makeup, or male, whatever floats your boat! lol We go the pub, clubs, party's, the pictures...in fact, we do all the things most people do! Wow, does that mean everyone who does all the above are freaks? I think not! lol

[BSLcatherine]

many parts, cos it wont fit, lol

I personally think you have no right to judge anyone! To speak as you feel without slating people. The right to be atheists, as long as you dont go out of your way to cause hurt to others. Especially since you are atheists!

Each to their own! There are more people in the world that believe in God, than you could ever know! Plus the bible is 'THE' best selling book since time began! Check it out and see!

[bobplatypus]

Cool story bros

[pboisei]

We may have problems (evangelicals) but at least we don't tax people for their beiliefs. LOL

[AntiquityCentury21]

BTW, it was President Obama that said, "I don't speak Austrian". Also, it was Europeans that defended the church for centuries, until European civilization destroyed itself in the 20th century. Just look at Africa, they are way more homophobic than the US. But that is basically the norm in many countries all around the world. It's actually countries like Austria that are out of step right?

[Acrimonator]

@AntiquityCentury21 European civilization destroyed itself in the 20th century, perhaps you care to explain this...

[AntiquityCentury21]

@Acrimonator I'm guessing you've heard of WWI, WWII, and the Cold War?

[Acrimonator]

@AntiquityCentury21 and how did these start ? Who were responsible for these and how have we been destroyed ?

About the cold war, US and russia was more concerned, we was just between the hammer and the anvil...

BTW, about homosexuality, only countries rejecting it are retard in my opinion... How is it of any concern for people who are not involved ?

[nsears7]

if you guys can't see God you're as crazy as the evangelicans. God came before religion dumb fucks, before the Universe even. man the fuck up pussies and own yourselves.

[xmasterfunk]

@nsears7

nope you're wrong

[archangel385]

Agreed!

[Acrimonator]

@nsears7 and what has he made during the eternity before he created earth... Can god be bored, i mean, eternity, i can think of something less appealling...

[AggressiveAtheist]

Don't some nations in Europe like to ethnically cleanse people? Are there not third world countries in Europe?

[icancount1249]

wien-er

[Ecdysiast96]

I wish I lived somewhere secular, or less batshit crazy

[zachpmorgan]

Hey. I'm North American. On average we're not as well culturally developed or existentially secure as Europe. However aren't there completely backwards and isolationist parts of Europe as well, such as in Spain and Ireland, like such as? Isn't the vatican somewhat ridiculous too?

[dormirenonpotest]

not all americans are ignorant and stupid. The biggest problem is it's past. Once people start spreading bullshit propoganda, you pretty much can't stop it. Im american. ask me stuff. If Im full of shit, tell me. Id like to tink that im not.

[StephenWebb1980]

So which one is Siegfried and which one is Roy?

[Censeo]

The reason Europe has fewer fundamentalist churches, I believe, is exactly because there is no separation of church and state. In U.S.A there is kind of a free market of finding lost people and get them hooked in your own ministry. You have to sell your religion. In Europe, there is like a monopoly in the state church (not really but you know)... State churches don't have to make itself appealing to people.

[sirhonkalot]

Austria as well as every other country from the European Union has a separation of state and church.

[Censeo]

That is not true. Great Britain is part of the European Union for instance. Finland has two official churches. I should know, I live there.

I didn't know Austria had separated their church and their state. In any case, the long history in Europe of having them intertwined I believe is a key to why fundamentalistic ministries isn't popping up as much here as in the U.S

[peerpressure1999]

America is a newer country, Europe was fighting countless wars for hundreds of years over religion, so i guess we need to work it out of our system. And evangelicals are a minority in our country, they just make alot of noise.

[BTrueK]

@peerpressure1999 "The 2004 survey of religion and politics in the United States identified the evangelical percentage of the population at 26.3 percent..." Wikipedia

Minority?

[lambent77777]

Only 2 things come from Austria. And I don't see no horns on them boys.

[willywooba]

You guys should be thankful you grew up in Austria instead of in the states. Both of you would have been picked on daily here.

[Shweet7248]

nice :D

[raunchbear]

Congratulations for knowing US politics. Sorry to say that no one really gives a shit about Austria.

[lovecraft32]

can you please tell me who is no one ??? maybe everyone gives a shit about you ??? unknown guy from the internet

[KaimLordren]

DieBlasphemiker I was wondering; what have you seen about the growing number of TEA parties and marches against government and I have seen a lot of talk about the US dollar becoming worthless and the collapse of the US if not at least it's economy. As an outside source what do you think will happen to my country and do most people think Americans are as retarted and worthless as we appear to be.

[tommiatkins]

Do most people think Americans are Retarded? Well , probably yes. America has a very bad image in the rest of the world, and that is misplaced and unfair. Most of the nations critisising have no moral basis to stand on themselves. It would help enormously if 40% of Americans diddnt beleive Adam and Eve were real or evolution was false. That kind of ignorance does make the country look very bad in Europe where we have grown out of bedtime stories.

[DJCentauri1]

you guys are great lol. i love it, I need to remind you that these crazy bible thumpers you see are a minority, not every american is like the crazy evangelicals they are minoritys. I always wonder what europeans picture the average american to be..

[willhum]

Yup... this pretty much sums up the bemusement we Europeans feel watching American life... The culture wars, the endless Christianity vs. Atheism debates, God's place in American politics, mega-Churches etc.

[green971]

Dummgeschwätz. Wenn ihr wirklich substantielles zum Thema zu sagen habt, dann tut es doch in einer Sprache die ihr beherrscht. Auseinandersetzung mit 'Fundamentalismen' ist wichtig.

[nolaOE800]

i'm an athiest, and you're a fucking disgrace. you guys dont prove one single convincing point.. about anything. you just ramble on about how austria is so much smarter and superior to america. who the fuck are YOU? america influences the entire world you fucks.

[KaimLordren]

If you even payed attention you would realize the whole point is how crazy it is that religion is so important to everyday American life when it is not important at all in Europe and we're the one's claiming seperation of church and state. They never said Austria is smarter or superior to America, they just said religion is crazy and amusing in America. On your last point yes we do influence the entire world and look how much we fucked that up.

[tommiatkins]

Influencing the world dosnt make you superior. Kim Jong Ill influences the world and hes a fat stroke victim who's people think is a God.

[Samphire112]

Your foul language shows what level of civilisation you;ve reached. America does indeed influence the rest of the world, - after all, they gave us chewing gum, Coca Cola and George W Bush. Imean, who could wish for more?

[rockman22]

Just wondering who your Audience is guys? If you wish to be effective in swaying Christians from their faith, perhaps try a less condescending tone, trust me, being condescending doesnt work.

While I agree with what you say, are you having any effect?

[bridgettedunn]

Lol, Austria is known as a country, not a state.

The problem here is, our freedom allows them to run around like mental patients. Very annoying.

[titan90000]

I blame the poor education system here in the USA for the number of the nut-jobs we have. These people scare the shit out of me, they are the most hypocritical, closed-minded and hateful people I have ever met.

[KaimLordren]

It is not the education system that is the problem, it is the parents and the church brainwashing their children from birth. it is evident when the schools teach them evolution but the parents refuse to let them hear it and take them out of class, then they spit out the same old bullshit line of " my grandfather wasn't a monkey" that they were told to say proving they have no idea what evolution is. it's the same with every scientific thing that goes against the bible.

[MrJohnnyrace]

Here in America we seem to be getting a lot more religous Fanatics lately. We have the delusional wackos at jesus camp and several other TV evangelists that are just in it for the money. We also have cults. America in some ways is getting like the middle east.

[thedancincrayon]

ok i totally agree with you they scare me i saw a couple before wow it was odd americas where i live is yes very odd

[ihrVolltrotel]

G`schleichts ench..!!!! ihr seid peinlich und habt keine Ahnung. Mit eurem "ich habe endlich meine Matura geschafft" Wissen und eurem jugendlichen Tunnelblick seid ihr in keinster Weise qualifiziert über die Religiösität anderer Länder zu lästern. Alles was ihr über Europa und Österreich sagt ist falsch und total übertrieben. Lest nicht nur Krone und arbeitet an eurem Englisch damit ihr in Zukunft nicht nur bei den englischsprachigen Grundschul-youtube-beiträgen mitkommt.

[Camel76]

"Evangelical" are not Christians.

[Ammo360]

Guy on the left looks like Screech.

[powderedtoastman2112]

Evangelicals are ruining this country...I can only hope that their movement dies out and America becomes more secular. The United States cannot afford to hold onto these archaic beliefs...it's not logical. I admire the Scandinavian countries and some other European countries for largely letting go of their religious beliefs.

[Fundemons]

@powderedtoastman2112 It will, once people become more educated. Just dont say that on Yahoo Answers. They will delete that content. 

[powderedtoastman2112]

@Fundemons Although it may not seem like it, I am now convinced that America is heading into a secular direction. I have seen statistics that show America is becoming more atheist and that every state within the past couple of years has reported an increase in the number of people identifying themselves as atheists. That's EVERY STATE. We're not even counting people who don't want to admit they are atheist out of fear or other reasons. Let's hope this trend continues.

[devildirtstraker666]

@powderedtoastman2112 i totally agree but dont worry they will crush themselves just like their doing now

[maxames1995]

YES!!! Evangelicals are ruining this country.

[spince2]

Evangelical Christians really get on my tits.

[LBTennis]

SAVE ME FROM THIS COUNTRY

[bajorjor1]

church tax!!! that is awesome

[mogghee]

american fundimentalists are batshit crazy. it is really quite pathetic how this is the only country (besides anywhere in the middle east, but they shouldnt count) where the population is so torn between fact and fantasy. its interesting to see other countries' responses to this absurdity. you guys should make more videos in english.

oh yeah, ted haggard is completely heterosexual.

[DieBlasphemiker]

Fist of all, we are not homosexuals. If your brickbat is just a result of a kind of personal struggle with your sexual identity we recommend you to seek for help. 2. We do not intend to stereotype all Americans. But you must admit that there is a very powerful religious right who are a severe danger to the principles of your country. We as foreigners just want to reflect our view on this issue compared to the circumstances in Europe.

[timothy51886]

i think he was agreeing with you.

it is a shame we americans are more religious than any other country.

thank you austrians for producing sigmund freud!

[jw16e4]

@DieBlasphemiker

yur gay, really gay, really,really GAY.

[sbsteven56]

@jw16e4 YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RELIGION CAUSE YOU ARE IGNORANT . I AM FROM GREECE AND I KNOW THAAT YOUR RELIIGION IS A BIG LIE .DO YOU WANT ME TO PROVE IT ?

[jw16e4]

@sbsteven56

i'm not ignorant. i'd change my religion or take it away if you proved to me that i'm wrong. go ahead.

[sbsteven56]

@jw16e4 well i dont want to argue about one's faith . i am honestly sorry for calling you ignorant .

[jw16e4]

@sbsteven56

its okay dude, i'm used to it.

[lyco42fb]

@DieBlasphemiker im an american and I agree. Trust me when you live here, the religious shit drives you nuts, and the Evangelicals are proof of what happens when you tell a "ratard" you can do whatever you want when you grow up

[Cockknocker99]

You two fags completely stereotype Americans. Don't be fucking stupid. You both sound and look like retards, so it doesn't shock me one bit.

[ElTantaran86]

hahaha those rednecks are actually recognized outside of the u.s. huh? you should type in "southern independence" or "dixie independence" Those rednecks are just as crazy lol

[pdxwornath]

@ElTantaran86 If the South is so horrible, why is it that everyone is moving there?

[ElTantaran86]

@pdxwornath I never said the South is a terrible place. I only said secessionists are crazy, especially those calling for a separate "Christian" nation. Point out to me where I said the South is a terrible place.

And to answer your question, everyone is moving there because it's more affordable.

[YetAnotherInfidel]

@ElTantaran86

It's cool if you think the south is a terrible place, I live there... here... and agree.

[nutribill]

I can imagine how bizarre these crazy religious people look to foreign eyes. Indeed, they look bizarre me and I"ve lived in the US all my life.

What you should realize, however, is that the US is incredibly diverse and in some ways vibrant.

Perhaps it's also a puzzle how this same country can elect Obama ?

I wish you could come to the US and do a leisurely coast to coast tour but with an itinerary that skips the famous tourist sites and focuses on slices of culture.

[mattyabsley]

"Perhaps it's also a puzzle how this same country can elect Obama?" - Not really, after 8 years of Bush style governance only sado masacists would want to vote more of the same. I hardly see that evidence of Diversity, more sheep like to be honest. With such diversity the votes mainly went to just two candidates with a country over 300 million people? Makes a mockery of diversity if you ask me. Or the world.

[nutribill]

The vast majority of votes going to only two candidates (our two party system) is the consequence of certain rules in our constitution. These rules are vestiges of the formation of the US from the original 13 colonies. Partly, they were bribes to smaller colonies to protect them from being overpowered by the larger colonies.

I think about half the US population is sheep-like. But a significant minority is really culturally and technologically innovative, more so than in much of the world.

[nutribill]

To 'mattyabsley': While I've never lived in Europe, on one job most of my co-workers were French and I've certainly known a good number of Europeans that have lived in the US. I've noticed Europeans often drawing a misleading conclusion about the US by paying too much attention to what's portrayed in the media and pop culture. The true diversity of the US is not apparent on the surface.

It's kind of like judging the diversity of music by only listening to "top 40" hits.

[mattyabsley]

Hello Nutribill, not really. It's a common thing for Americans to assume the reasons we think so are solely based on media. Our culture isn't really as controlled by the media as say "America" for example. It is also quite common for Americans to claim diversity as if it's the only place in the world that has it, or the reason for America being great. We get our opinions from these kind of comments, especially as if you took the time to see, America really isn't as diverse as you think it is.

[nutribill]

Part of our difference in opinion may be semantics. I agree that in general Americans are controlled by the media to a scary degree. Most Americans are sheep and quite homogeneous. This is reflected in the elections where the ignorant manipulated masses manifest their will. It's a fair perspective to thus say the US is not diverse.

But the dynamism of our culture is found in the fringe elements of society. There's a cultural reason why Silicon Valley is in the San Francisco Bay area.

[nutribill]

Part of the reason for innovative phenomena such as has occurred repeatedly in Silicon Valley for decades is the fact that our cultural roots are in general more shallow. People are less likely to be guided by traditions. For some people, this manifests as desperate confusion -- and things like shooting strangers in a shopping mall. To others, it manifests as a great freedom to reinvent themselves, sometimes resulting in significant contributions to society.

[mattyabsley]

So i completely disagree that America has anything special to offer the world. Just like my own country has anything special that other countries can't offer. The greatest leaps of science can come from the smallest of office clerks in the most backward of countries, the biggest regressions in the world can come from the most forward of countries. America is just a country, if you are going to use "america" as proof of anything, then expect to be shown how it really "isn't".

[nutribill]

Young people not being well anchored by tradition makes it easier for them to get a bit radical. Both Apple Computers and Charles Manson (a cult-leader serial killer) could be said to have grown out of the hippy movement of the 1970's in California.

Although I'm an atheist, I must acknowledge that religion in America is incredibly entreprenurial. New sects are popping up all the time and old ones waning in number of followers. Yes, you could say much of it is hucksterism, but it is creative.

[mattyabsley]

So, if you want to call a truce with me and say the whole world is full of individuals with huge amounts to offer the world in general by working together then i am cool with that. But to claim America holds anything special over any other country is naive to be frank.

[mattyabsley]

Semantics - Probably, But the reason i made a point of singling out your posts was this America is the best country in the world bollocks. Or America and it's diversity, it is complete brain washed rubbish. America, as it stands is just a country, a bankrupt one at that, in any measure of tests america fails quite a lot. But individuals can be found the world over. You make claims that silicon valley being an example of that, yet it was the British that gave you the computer to begin with.

[mattyabsley]

I have plenty of American friends. As people i think they are great. As examples of why America is better than any other country, they are no different, ergo america is no different. It's just that constant pretence that you all live under. America the best country in the world etc. When America fails on so many points we do have to laugh at you, really you don't have anything left to marvel at any more. Maybe an army but to say "marvel at" to this.... would be a sad state of affairs.

[nutribill]

Well, I want to stop since our little personal debate is in effect kind of spamming this commentary area. We partly agree and we're both operating with incomplete information. Of course the world is getting small and there are creative individuals are all over.

[SanctimoniousRX]

'Brahahahaha Americans don't know their geography!' C'mon, guys. You 'abroad types' can't get enough of our horrible education system, can you? The prevailing attitude here is that all knowledge acquired must directly deal with your chosen vocation or it is useless. No learning for learning's sake.

If you guys haven't seen them, check out the documentaries 'Jesus Camp' and for a more sympathetic view to the heathen 'cause', 'Religulous'. If they aren't available abroad, message me.

[pdxwornath]

@SanctimoniousRX A hundred years ago in America, a person who earned a high school diploma got the same level education that it takes a college degree today; also, a hundred years ago, the school system was basically controlled by the church, especially Catholic Church. So, if you are really concerned about education in America, can I assume that you would like to give it back to the church.

[Chipik]

hy,nice to meet you blasphemers,i'm a blasphemer too :)) ,i'm from Romania,alsow in Europe :)) .Dude....here it's crawling with christians,i'm affraid not to become a christian country....

[jimkennedy369]

Keep searching dudes. Not all of AEC are badshit. Look, John 3:16, says it all. You can OWN IT for yourself. Become the new AEC ( Austrian Evangelical Christian). When you do, you will want to influence your gov't to reflect your values. It's that simple.

[tennisxace]

god I fuckin hate religious people! But im not athiest either. I believe in the church of "I dont know". Maybe theres a god, maybe not. But religious people are so certain about it all, its so fuckin annoying. you guys rock

[dezdabest1]

I am from the UK just so you know :) there's plenty of Atheists here.

[dezdabest1]

Its good to hear fellow atheists from across the world speak out against religious madness and stupidity.

[mrzosa]

Hola Blasphemers,

I didnt know you had to register your religion and pay a church tax if you belong to a specific flock? Due to a sharp decline in worldwide economic activity, I cant help but to wonder how many atheists live in Austria now

Just wanted to let you guys know that Ted haggard doesn't represent all AMERICAN evangelicals.

Peace

[dezdabest1]

You should try blaspheming once in a while, you will find it relaxing I'm sure.

[tim3Child]

EVANGELICALS SUCK right on!!!!!!!!!!!

fellow atheist from the US

[lucidatheist]

The English in the video is fine and very understandable.

Great points on Haggard and Evangelical Christians.

5 Stars from a fellow Blasphemer from Canada.