The first week I was in England in '71, I was knocked out by a thief stealing a woman's purse on the opposite end of an underground metro tube station. It was full of rush hour commuters & hundreds of people just stepped out of the thief's way as he ran toward me all the way on the other end of the huge crowded platform. It was just me and him. I blocked him, we both got knocked out, the purse was recovered, thief apprehended. I'm a born-again Christian. This vid's got2b atheist propaganda.
I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie. attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie. attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
It's an interesting video. Not saying the the facts are wrong, but it must be remembered that correlation does not imply causation. Also interesting to note that the UK now has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Europe.
And I'm not mad or anything, I'm not Japanese, I was just pointing it out. Just for the record. I don't really care, and my use of profanity was unnecessary. That being said, where do you think the United States, along with the rest of humanity, would be if religion had never existed at all?
Wow, that are really, really bad facts you got there, over 80% of japanese people belong to two religions simultaniously, shinto and buddhism, the rest belong to smaller religions. There are so few non-religious people in Japan that it aint even appears in atheistic statistics. Please read a book or two and stop spreading hate. thx
very interesting excerpt, i think that the truth about this is that u have 2 take the knowledge that you have of whatever religion that u choose combined with life experience and common sense, and this world, or in this case our country(USA) would b a better place, its just a shame that people here blindly follow diety that offers them refuge without comparing or even questioning some of the practices...
Anyone can say their religious,there are lots of people in U.S. and other countries that claim to be a christian or other religion,but they hardly ever really are. And when a person truly becomes born agin they don't lose respect for other people or their beliefs,or only care about themselves. People that do are probably following Pat Robertson instead of Jesus.
@KFtwo How can one be racist if they think america is the best country in the world? last time i checked america was compromised of, white pople, brown people, dark skinned people, red people, yellow people hybrid people you name it.
Just because you like/love your country doesent make you a racist, hating a different colloured people makes you racist tough.
@Netwriter ----The only conclusion is that religion does not perform as advertised.-----
In some ways, it does help people to improve. For example, in the spiritual and social matter. Although atheist are a little more intelligent -as mormons and jewesh- than christians, in fact those people how go to church tent to have emotional intelligence.
So, atheism could make or show you as a rational person, but not in the spiritual way,because it is not a religion.
@belegulo Still fact is that religion does not improve the morality of its followers. If it did then the more religious a country the more moral that country would be. It is just the reverse.
Can you prove this spiritual realm. Is it the same feeling and connectedness I get when I lay on the ground and look out into the cosmos and ponder the wonder that I am here and alive?
@Netwriter --- If it did then the more religious a country the more moral that country would be. It is just the reverse. ----
I would not say the "inverse". I mean, you could say that you are an atheists but in fact being a believer that hate God. Of course, your then are not really an atheist. -- In the same way, a criminal can say that he is a christian, but christian is not just believe or just affirm it, but BE it. Immoral people identify thmslvs by majority groups, for exmpl, "christians"
you cant go blaming religion for problems. religion was created by humans. i think it was to control people. so in the end it is humans to blame for these problems.
look at even the most "good" person you know. even if they dont show evil, its impossible to be 100% "good"
i myself am religious but i believe god has no impact on this world. this leads to me thinking we ourselces are to blame for our mistakes not someone else.
im interested if youve changed your opinions from back in 2006.
I wonder where you got your statistics. 13% of Americans accept Evolution? Those numbers are bogus. I can make up statistics too. And just because there is a trend doesn't mean cause. If you didn't make them up... where did you get them from?
When used with an open mind, religion can be a good backbone for morality. There's no need to attack religion when it is the society that is the issue.
@theholeyknight You are one very sharp researcher I see. Had you just read the video information you would find the links. The statistics are as old as the video, but haven't changed much.
Religion does not produce as advertised. Using the bible for morality will give you the ok to own slaves, kill your kids for talking back, subjugate women, human sacrifice, killing witches, sell your daughter into sexual slavery. Religion is a curse to mankind.
And please... stop posting me. I find you to be very boring, and unenlightened. You could shoot me, you could burn me. Hell, ya could even bend me over and do me hard. Just don't BORE me.
@TheBornNatural I love it when mentally challenged trolls come to one of my videos, reveal their stupidity, find themselves in way over their heads then try, to extricate themselves from the conversation and blame me. You are a real piece of trailer trash work.
@Netwriter I could care less about your manipulated channel. Are you kidding me? Honey... I am older than you are, and my 16 year old daughter has more common sense and intellect than you. Now, that is a fact.
Let Go... and Let God. There ain't be no Atheists in a Fox Hole.
@TheBornAnnoyedIsBack Not lost at all. You aren't religious but quote scripture on your channel page. I also see that you are a homophobe and finish things off with a God Bless You. Yeah, you are a real spiritual person aren't you? Just a standard xian fundy full of hate and prejudice. I bet you are a T-bagger too. Now go away poser.
@Netwriter Tell me, honey.. What grade are you in? The 8th? Yeah.. that's my guess, and I am usually dead on. I am a Christian, and SEX is PRIMAL.. not bad.
@TheBornNatural The more you say the more you reveal your lack of intellect. If you weren't such an intellectually lazy twit, you would have checked out my channel before making a total fool of yourself. I am sure my kids are older than you are, and smarter.
Yes, I know lots of things. I know that christianity is nothing but the last great invention of the pagan world and folks who believe in it are usually those afflicted with two digit IQ's, much like yourself.
@TheBornAnnoyedIsBack Only religious folks whine about this video. Not a one to date has found a single research result that conflicts with all those done over the last 80+ years. Reality is that folks who believe in magic sky gods, talking snakes and other such bronze age foolishness are not as bright as folks who don't. Deal with it.
An american christian told me that poverty and suffering from people is god´s will cause he created it like this and if you try to help these people than you act against god.
If the US was such a religious country as it is made out to be, maybe they would stop attacking other countries and help their poor more. The US is full of people who say they are religious but in the end do most of them really follow the generally accepted teachings of the Bible that closely?
@peaky010592 Too closely. It's why we incarcerate over 4 million of our citizens. (Let's not forget race, as within the last decade 44% of those prisoners have been black, vs. only 12% of the overall US population. The Bible has not contributed to racial goodwill.) If we followed them more closely, capital punishment would not only be for murderers, but also for adulterers, sabbath violators, disobedient children, homosexuals, and wives discovered to be non-virgins on their wedding nights.
@peaky010592 It's not clear. But he certainly might, according to Matt. 15:4, Mark 7:9-13, and In Matt. 5:17 (in which he commands adherence to the Law of Moses, which was in love with the death penalty). I think it's easier to say with surety that you oppose capital punishment (and I think that's commendable). But it's harder to say that opposition originates from the character described in these texts.
@bobsmeerfak Mt 15 4 is Jesus scorning the Pharisees for being hypocrites for making up there own rules - ones not 'from God' and for neglecting their parents in old age - clearly the daeth penalty was around in Jewish culture, but it was a much more violent world then. You make a good point though.
@peaky010592 You could be right. I've heard that - it's true he often quoted law to point out hypocrisy. It's pretty obvious with the old testament and with Paul's writings about the death penalty, but not as clear with the J-man himself. Anyway, here's hoping we never go back to that violent world.
In the UK and most of the europe , there are less religious people, but those who are religious are truly religious and not some "so called christians"
@gogolplex74 How do you figure that? It's definitely clear through census, surveys and polls that Europe has more people who practice no religion, but are you saying it automatically means the ones who are religious are more sincere than those in America? And if you're not saying that, then how do you arrive at that conclusion? Are you in Europe (I only ask to see what your perspective might be)? Growing up in the US midwest, I can say there is no evidence of their lack of religious sincerity.
@gogolplex74 It sounds like your Catholics are very progressive and metaphorical in their views. Religion may be too broad a word for what we're talking about here. Fundamentalism/literalism is more damaging and worthy of criticism than religion in general. By the way I envy you guys for having so few literal creationists. I would be proud of that too.
@peaky010592 Do you not realize that there is a difference between Religion, and Spirituality? The USA is NOT the most religious nation on Earth. FACT.
@gogolplex74 The USSR may have enforced atheism. But it was a perfect example of extreme religion: a totalitarian state becomes a religion which everyone must practice, usually with a cult of personality as its required object of worship. The end result is the same as an avidly theistic country, if not worse. See North Korea: poster child for a fanatical country whose god is not Yaweh, but the Great Leader (dead) and the Dear Leader (his son). They only need one more more for a Trinity.
@gogolplex74 Yes, thanks, good catch - I wasn't trying to say atheism was a religion; I was a little muddy there. I was trying to say the state itself was their religion. Ultimately, I don't agree that atheism can become a religion though, since it's a lack of belief. I do agree that the dictator assumes the role of the "God" figure - Stalin, Lenin, etc. - in whom they're required to have absolute faith. But even then, lack of belief in God (atheism) is not the "religion", the dictatorship is.
You don't find it funny that Japan is almost over with? I write almost because we still don't know what the outcome will be a few years from now. I'm not religious by the way.
@Netwriter I guess you didn't understand the question.
I'm guessing.
So let me put it this way. In the video you wrote about Japan being number one when it comes to not believing in God. Then, a few years later this happens to Japan. So what I was trying to convey by what I wrote was that it's funny that there's soo many non believers in Japan and that the shit has hit the fan. Do you understand now? And, I'll write this again, I'm not religious by the way.
@heretowritethetruth You may not be religious, but that is the thinking of those in the grips of bronze age death cults. Their god does not exist, so the superstitious look for any event, to credit their imaginary god for. So when a natural event happens and people because of their own fear, still revert to primitive answers to seek control of the world around them, I do not find that one bit funny. It saddens me to the core. Magical thinking is not healthy for a modern society.
@Netwriter It was a question and not a way of thinking. I just had to break it down a bit. Sorry to bust your bubble.
I asked because a religious person asked that same question on another video and I was curious to read your response. What happened was due to the ring of fire and tectonic plates.. nothing more. Feel better now?
@heretowritethetruth To differentiate thinking from the question that it sprang from is a neat trick. I understood your question and recognized the context of your question before you broke it down. Thus my very first reply was and is now valid and appropriate to your original comment. You also made the admission that you were not a religious person, not putting credit for that line of thinking off on someone who is a religious person until I did not agree with this event being funny or magical.
@Netwriter It wasn't a trick. And, If you understood it, why not just answer the question correctly to begin with. Thus, you're making points that are equivalent to your first points. I made that admission (I'm not religious by the way) due to having experience with the way nonbelievers think. I didn't need another nonbeliever using ("Hey, you're religious therefor this conversion is over") as a way of not answering my questions. So, you're wrong and honestly so, once again.
@heretowritethetruth I did answer the question correctly to begin with. I did not think it funny linking a coincidence, a failed linking IMO, since Japan has been a nation of unbelievers in the "monotheistic" god of abraham or any god for that matter for centuries. I stand by my original answer to your question.
@heretowritethetruth It is OK to be wrong, I just work ernestly at being right as much as possible, and when I am right I give little ground. Thanks for the conversation, hope we have more. Please wander around my video library. I strive to make each one worth the time you invest in them. Some of my old ones are the best in content, but early in sound and video evolution. Thanks again for you kind words. Peace
I didn't know Britain were so high up on the "moral countries" list. I have always gotten the impression that the British people are quite religious. This took me by surprise!
unfortunetely you dont give any relation facts between religion, teen pregnancy, or homocide rate. I mean... what proof can you give that religion is the most direct reason why USA is falling apart??? Its not about religion itself my friend, its about how people interpret it. You can't generalize like that! Look a bit closer to what's happening in USA and tell me if there are no other existing reasons that are causing chaos these days... i'm pretty sure you'll find a lot!
@MRmerlinusMR I don't need to. It is clear that religion does not perform as promised. Morality is not improved based on the religiosity of a country. If you have a way to give your god and your religion a pass for not performing as promised then make a response video instead of worthless violent video game videos. Does Jesus approve of your virtual killing fetish?
Statistics only show crimes as defined by human justice systems. Religious folk see God as the ultimate judge and therefore will always choose to follow his laws, not our laws. The very fact that our modern laws and religious laws differ proves we have evolved out of the Dark Ages from which those holy laws were written. The 1st Amendment of the US directly contradicts the 1st commandment in the Bible. The religious think they can subvert law because they believe they have God on their side.
@viridismonasteriense (contd) And their God so happens to share their views every single time. They think they are justified in breaking the law because their own law as defined by their personal God trumps human law. 'Personal' Gods are just an excuse to have people believe whatever they want to believe. That's why definitions of the very same God tend to be completely different every single time and believers just pick the one suitable to them, like clothes, and then pretend it chose them.
I completely disagree with this video. The US are the least religious contries in the world I've seen and lived so far. Yes, lots of people at mass, but for many of them is like going to Walmart. There is really not much spirituality, there are so many different confessions that people choose a church just because is one block away from where they live or because it has a huge parking lot. There are many good things in the US, but religion and faith is definitely lacking.
I think you're talking about the American Jesus that some christians have created, in other words they made Jesus a white American Idol. And they hate people who do not believe like them, and they don't believe people of color are as pure as they are, and they believe if we just get rid of them...meaning other ethnic groups of color, America would be a holy nation. This racist delusion/denial is one reason we are not a holy nation. ALL people need a Savior Jesus Christ
@Netwriter Its not the invisible Jesus ...as you are probably referring too..that scares me...its scary delusional people who I take pause with....LOL
@BronzeSista oh my god. what kind of true christian wants to get rid of people of color? here you go trying to start some shit about how you want everyone to feel sorry for your race. and religion does bring conflict because not everyones religious views are the same. This is why terrorism in the middle east has been going for so long, because we have been fighting jihadists that have been fighting for something stronger than just government like in previous wars. their fighting for religion.
@Netwriter Why would I waste my time doing that? There's many reasons that's a waste of my time, but the main one is: I have bills to pay, and making a video response for you is not going to help pay my bills.
HELLOOOOOOOOO !!!! is any body listening...... GOD IS NOT A RELIGION JESUS IS NOT A RELIGION................. GOD IS A SPIRIT........ THE SAME RELIGIOUS SPIRIT THAT KILLED JESUS IS THE SAME RELIGIOUS SPIRIT THAT WILL UNITE RELIGIONS WITH GOVT TO TRY TO RULE THE WORLD.... the devil desires worship and will use religion to get it... role on John 16:2 KJV Bible. The Leven has crept in and seduced all religions, "come out of her my people" indeed
well you cant assign cause and effect to an observational study and a country like japan has a whole different set of morals culturally that are quite strict that dont include religion but that may be as to what you are getting at..
Sorry mate you need to get some facts straight: Japan has 127 Million people instead of 100, More than 60% of Germans believe in Evolution, around 10-15 % of Germans believe in Creationism, somewhere between 50-60% of Americans believe in Evolution. there is no correlation between religious believe and homicide. You are right about STD, Abstinence has a very very bad effect. May science bless you!
@immunetocommonsense This video was made 4 years ago so the data is what it was 5 years ago. The point of the video is unchanged by the more recent data.
Human behavior is the population of behaviors exhibited by humans and influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics.
Gregory S. Paul argues a positive correlation . Other studies suggest a positive connection between faith and altruism. Meta-analysis of 60 studies on religion and crime : “religious behaviors and beliefs exert a moderate deterrent effect on individuals’ criminal behavior”, but this is not a rule.
@slopezllera Gregory S. Paul - Religion is bad for your health. More specifically, Mr. Paul indicates that democratic societies predominantly holding to a belief in God (read: the United States) are socially unhealthy, but democratic societies that are secular and embrace evolution (read: the majority of Western European countries) are on their way to utopia.
You might want to reread Mr. Paul's conclusions a little closer.
@PeterRabbitTV Sex is natural except to the world of invisible magic beings. A cult must make that which is normal wrong so they can pile on the guilt and label you in need of their invisible friend's rescue.
Religions make the claim that believing in and following their silly rules makes people more moral. The problem is they do not perform as advertised. I used sex as one of the markers because every religion does.
I've actually heard it argued that living in a country that is more open and free thinking encourages atheism, not (only) the other way around. That is, rather than atheism improving the country overall, being in a nation that's progressive and open-minded is what encourages the atheism. This doesn't necessarily negate the point that religion is a bad influence -- that can be demonstrated other ways as well -- but it's an interesting point to consider in addition to that.
dude i have something to say.... :D i dont belive in nothing and the thing about how we people where created i dont care about it...but i think all criminals and lets say ''bad people'' belive in religion because they are stupid and lets say 98% of them think if they kill someone and still belive in god they go to haven and we all know that dose not exist...but he whants it to exist because he is a idiot and gets scared once he dose something bad...so that is why alot of ''bad people'' belive,,,
OKAY, is everyone missing the main point of the video? Does RELIGION make you a Better person, or Country? It seems that the countries with highest believers, are more destructive in moral ethics! We must EXAMINE & DIALOGUE rather than attack free thinking?! All religion has central themes MORALITY & DIVINE ORDER. My former religion Christianity states "JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR YOUR SINS" People take no ownerships in the pain they cause themselves, or to others.
How did you forget the largest population in our planet mate? China, 96% accept evolution. Chinese communist party's slogan about religion is this "Religion is bullshit". This is the official perception of the govt. And what happened? 70 million ppl killed in last 60yrs. A nation full of AIDS today. A nation which executes a number of ppl which is higher than the numbers of all other countries combined every yr. environment? safe food? ok, no human rights, how abt animal rights in that country?
@UighurKnight China is an authoritarian regime. Do you not recognise this as the prevailing driving factor behind many of their social characteristics? Useless straw man argument. It would be equally preposterous to blame the Chinese national anthem for the oppression. In reality, it's the oppression that leads to these things, and religion in general is simply a soft form of oppression.
@UighurKnight Netwriter only gave examples of developed nations, and China wasn't one. Statistical correlation like the one Netwriter has done is only possible when all other variables are controlled. Chinese communist government was ran by a bunch of powermad bigots who discouraged individual thought, rational thinking, and respect for different opinions, much like the god of the bible. China suffered as a result of UNREASON rather than rationality or a lack of religion (they are the same).
@UighurKnight If USA had as much population as China, they'd have all those problems too. Full of AIDS in China? Chinese people with AIDS is estimated to be around 1.5million, our of 1.3billion total (0.11%), whereas USA has around 1million people with AIDS out of 300million (0.33%). And if you want to compare pollution, North America (with like 3 nations) has the highest ecological footprint of all continents, while the entire Asia excluding the middle east ranks fourth.
@UighurKnight Per capita, the US has more prisoners than any other country in the world, with 715 per 100,000 people. China ranks #71 in the world, with 119 per 100,000 people.
This according to nationmaster, a website that collects these statistics from reputable organizations.
@UighurKnight the communist party is atheist the people may still believe in a deity just not publicly, and i doubt its the atheism that causes the communism, i believe it is the communism that caused the atheism
@UighurKnight "70 million ppl killed in last 60yrs." The major influences on that are poor living conditions and high unemployment rates for a very large part of the population. If you looked at places such as Beijing and compared it to New York, this video holds true. The creator of this video was discussing mostly areas where the average person is in good conditions. I think you have this reversed. Generally, communism has brought about atheism forcefully. But please, don't blame evolution.
@MrNintoku Correction, is IN human nature. There are many aspects of human nature that can excel our species as well. Empathy, Critical thinking, Curiosity, etc.
I know you were trying to sound deep and cynical, but the truth is, your comment is very limited in scope.
As a minority , living in United states was much different and made me want to fit in with people who were like me. That idea of "fitting in with your own" happens all of the time.
Majority of Chinese people try to fit in with other Chinese people , in America.
Majority of black people try to fit in with black people.
Segregation does cause problems , and multiculturalism creates more segregation than tolerance.
The majority of Native Americans are dead. WHOLE tribes have gone extinct.
Most black people living in united states don't know their African tribe of origin (My old Drama Teacher informed me on that one). People can get arrested for saying "nigger". Most of the racist words are made up in America. One of the most tolerant countries in the world , Canada has passed a bill that allows "Indians" to gain special privileges because of their ancestors.
America is one of the most multi-racial places in the world.
Thats the cause of the problems , not religion.
Japan has lived without problems for thousands of years. It isn't until recently that they have been so hostile towards people , because of the many different cultures being introduced there , which explains WW1 , and Japanese neo-Nazis .
Look at Sweden. They are being submitted into a life of silence by Arabs , and their peace is gone.
The comments I left were erased by the looks of it. Obviously you are biased & are not open for dialogue which is defeating the point. No-I am definitely not ashamed of my Religion don't publish a misrepresentation. No- I do not talk in circles however, you do unfortunately. God's Word & His plan is definitely much better for the world where the evil intents of the hearts of man are changed. Pride is the issue - obviously one which you have. Yes- The Truth Will Setp you Free.
@ONLYthroughTHECROSS None of your comments were deleted me. Who created mankind with a hearts that contain evil intent? Didn't your god create mankind in his image? Why didn't you answer my question from before, did your god really die?
@ONLYthroughTHECROSS It seems that Youtube's spam program has tagged your comment as spam. It is. It is nothing but bald assertions in the form of bumper sticker phrases. They do not hide the reality that you are ashamed of your religion. You talk in a circle trying to shed the reality that christianity is a religion, one that has and still does much harm in this world. That is the truth that will set you free.
Though I do wish people would stop asociating abstinence and celibacy with religion to such a degree. It's a personal choice and religion to me taints it through association.
Which is not to disagree with your stats in this case. Abstinence because the magic sky daddy said so is pointless, valueless and based in a mythological dictatorship.
The first week I was in England in '71, I was knocked out by a thief stealing a woman's purse on the opposite end of an underground metro tube station. It was full of rush hour commuters & hundreds of people just stepped out of the thief's way as he ran toward me all the way on the other end of the huge crowded platform. It was just me and him. I blocked him, we both got knocked out, the purse was recovered, thief apprehended. I'm a born-again Christian. This vid's got2b atheist propaganda.
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Does homocide imply killing homosexuals? :)
ivorjutt 1 month ago
I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
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I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie. attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
AzumiRM 1 month ago
I beg to differ on the UK side of things. I have just returned to Japan now after 5 years living there and I experienced extremely high crime in the form of anti-social behaviour and personal crime (ie. attacks on an individual's property or person). Along side this was crime against the general public and public property. Admittedly this was mostly commited by teenagers or those under 25, and mostly by, from what I percieved to be, those from less fortunate housing estates.
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interstellarwonder 1 month ago
"Atheists and agnostics have a much lower divorce rate than Christians"
I'd like to know where you got that statistics from?
Cherimoyah 1 month ago
@Cherimoyah See video information. Also realize this video is 5 years old.
Netwriter 1 month ago
It's an interesting video. Not saying the the facts are wrong, but it must be remembered that correlation does not imply causation. Also interesting to note that the UK now has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Europe.
peaky010592 1 month ago
1500 years ahead in science and societal progress.
Netwriter 1 month ago
Why the fuck would you use the imperial Japanese flag?
fredjustsucks 1 month ago
@fredjustsucks I can only blame it on ignorance. My bad.
Netwriter 1 month ago
@Netwriter
And I'm not mad or anything, I'm not Japanese, I was just pointing it out. Just for the record. I don't really care, and my use of profanity was unnecessary. That being said, where do you think the United States, along with the rest of humanity, would be if religion had never existed at all?
fredjustsucks 1 month ago
@fredjustsucks ... Amongst the stars...
Acrimonator 1 month ago
Wow, that are really, really bad facts you got there, over 80% of japanese people belong to two religions simultaniously, shinto and buddhism, the rest belong to smaller religions. There are so few non-religious people in Japan that it aint even appears in atheistic statistics. Please read a book or two and stop spreading hate. thx
Qualia 2 months ago
@Qualia I agree this person doesn't know what they're on about!
peaky010592 1 month ago
very interesting excerpt, i think that the truth about this is that u have 2 take the knowledge that you have of whatever religion that u choose combined with life experience and common sense, and this world, or in this case our country(USA) would b a better place, its just a shame that people here blindly follow diety that offers them refuge without comparing or even questioning some of the practices...
gundam606 3 months ago
Anyone can say their religious,there are lots of people in U.S. and other countries that claim to be a christian or other religion,but they hardly ever really are. And when a person truly becomes born agin they don't lose respect for other people or their beliefs,or only care about themselves. People that do are probably following Pat Robertson instead of Jesus.
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baxvmz9a 3 months ago
Who said USA is the best Country in the world? You seem kinda racist if you ask me...
KFtwo 3 months ago
@KFtwo How can one be racist if they think america is the best country in the world? last time i checked america was compromised of, white pople, brown people, dark skinned people, red people, yellow people hybrid people you name it.
Just because you like/love your country doesent make you a racist, hating a different colloured people makes you racist tough.
Sweddude 3 months ago
nice video
TheWiseMag 3 months ago
religion is bullshit. it brings suffering, pain, war and false hope. Science rules.
azza943 3 months ago
@azza943 Are you forgetting something? Religion and science walk hand in hand. Deadly combination in this world.
zwareshag 3 months ago
This video is creating own conclusions from stastics. I can say that tatoos cause criminality because most criminals have them.
belegulo 3 months ago
@belegulo The only conclusion is that religion does not perform as advertised.
Netwriter 3 months ago 2
@Netwriter ----The only conclusion is that religion does not perform as advertised.-----
In some ways, it does help people to improve. For example, in the spiritual and social matter. Although atheist are a little more intelligent -as mormons and jewesh- than christians, in fact those people how go to church tent to have emotional intelligence.
So, atheism could make or show you as a rational person, but not in the spiritual way,because it is not a religion.
belegulo 3 months ago
@belegulo Still fact is that religion does not improve the morality of its followers. If it did then the more religious a country the more moral that country would be. It is just the reverse.
Can you prove this spiritual realm. Is it the same feeling and connectedness I get when I lay on the ground and look out into the cosmos and ponder the wonder that I am here and alive?
Netwriter 3 months ago 2
@Netwriter --- If it did then the more religious a country the more moral that country would be. It is just the reverse. ----
I would not say the "inverse". I mean, you could say that you are an atheists but in fact being a believer that hate God. Of course, your then are not really an atheist. -- In the same way, a criminal can say that he is a christian, but christian is not just believe or just affirm it, but BE it. Immoral people identify thmslvs by majority groups, for exmpl, "christians"
belegulo 3 months ago
Religion is just the system. God make us new persons.
belegulo 3 months ago
you cant go blaming religion for problems. religion was created by humans. i think it was to control people. so in the end it is humans to blame for these problems.
look at even the most "good" person you know. even if they dont show evil, its impossible to be 100% "good"
i myself am religious but i believe god has no impact on this world. this leads to me thinking we ourselces are to blame for our mistakes not someone else.
im interested if youve changed your opinions from back in 2006.
TheHarshCold 4 months ago
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supercatx0supercat 4 months ago
whas the music ?
BloodFeather 4 months ago
13% might be non religious but more than 13% believe in evolution
MrPhucks 4 months ago
@MrPhucks Study was from 2006, and you'd be amazed if you went up to 100 people and asked them if they believed in evolution or not.
ProStarly8321 4 months ago
Borrrrrrrrrrring.
iwannabethekid34x 4 months ago
@iwannabethekid34x
supercatx0supercat 4 months ago
Respond to this video... fdas
supercatx0supercat 4 months ago
DEUTSCHLAND!!! :)
ChaosN 4 months ago
@ChaosN
supercatx0supercat 4 months ago
I wonder where you got your statistics. 13% of Americans accept Evolution? Those numbers are bogus. I can make up statistics too. And just because there is a trend doesn't mean cause. If you didn't make them up... where did you get them from?
When used with an open mind, religion can be a good backbone for morality. There's no need to attack religion when it is the society that is the issue.
theholeyknight 5 months ago
@theholeyknight You are one very sharp researcher I see. Had you just read the video information you would find the links. The statistics are as old as the video, but haven't changed much.
Religion does not produce as advertised. Using the bible for morality will give you the ok to own slaves, kill your kids for talking back, subjugate women, human sacrifice, killing witches, sell your daughter into sexual slavery. Religion is a curse to mankind.
Netwriter 5 months ago 13
This video speaks the truth. sometimes i wish the USA were like thos european countries
BlackBaronDormammu 5 months ago
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trophymercier 5 months ago
timothy mcveigh was not a jews
if a jews do something like timothy he be protected and praise as a hero
the jews always blame nonjews for their crime. it is a setup!!!
im saying timothy was tricked by the jews and an escape goat
a patsy, a useful tool. this is why trust no jews.
you and i will be setup just like him if you associate with jews!
head1qwa 5 months ago
@head1qwa
trophymercier 5 months ago
Religion= Just no
SlenderTroll 6 months ago
interesting coincidences
LOL
MathGeekQ 6 months ago
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lovexbpac 6 months ago
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lovexbpac 6 months ago
And please... stop posting me. I find you to be very boring, and unenlightened. You could shoot me, you could burn me. Hell, ya could even bend me over and do me hard. Just don't BORE me.
TheBornNatural 6 months ago 2
@TheBornNatural I love it when mentally challenged trolls come to one of my videos, reveal their stupidity, find themselves in way over their heads then try, to extricate themselves from the conversation and blame me. You are a real piece of trailer trash work.
Netwriter 6 months ago 8
@Netwriter I could care less about your manipulated channel. Are you kidding me? Honey... I am older than you are, and my 16 year old daughter has more common sense and intellect than you. Now, that is a fact.
Let Go... and Let God. There ain't be no Atheists in a Fox Hole.
Ya dig?
TheBornNatural 6 months ago
@TheBornNatural I have grand children the age of your daughter. Sorry, but I am tiring of your foolishness and being so wrong about everything.
I see you have a bumper sticker mind. Such is the world of the deluded.
Netwriter 6 months ago 2
@TheBornAnnoyedIsBack Not lost at all. You aren't religious but quote scripture on your channel page. I also see that you are a homophobe and finish things off with a God Bless You. Yeah, you are a real spiritual person aren't you? Just a standard xian fundy full of hate and prejudice. I bet you are a T-bagger too. Now go away poser.
Netwriter 6 months ago
@Netwriter Tell me, honey.. What grade are you in? The 8th? Yeah.. that's my guess, and I am usually dead on. I am a Christian, and SEX is PRIMAL.. not bad.
Do you know.. anything?
TheBornNatural 6 months ago
@TheBornNatural The more you say the more you reveal your lack of intellect. If you weren't such an intellectually lazy twit, you would have checked out my channel before making a total fool of yourself. I am sure my kids are older than you are, and smarter.
Yes, I know lots of things. I know that christianity is nothing but the last great invention of the pagan world and folks who believe in it are usually those afflicted with two digit IQ's, much like yourself.
Netwriter 6 months ago
@TheBornAnnoyedIsBack Only religious folks whine about this video. Not a one to date has found a single research result that conflicts with all those done over the last 80+ years. Reality is that folks who believe in magic sky gods, talking snakes and other such bronze age foolishness are not as bright as folks who don't. Deal with it.
Netwriter 6 months ago
@ortrophyaaaaaaaaaaaa Does momma know you have internet access?
BornEnLighTeneD 6 months ago
yo nicee very nicee!!!
dufsta187 6 months ago
An american christian told me that poverty and suffering from people is god´s will cause he created it like this and if you try to help these people than you act against god.
loveandpeace71 7 months ago
I thought that Japaqn is mostly Buddhism and Shinto country
gogolplex74 7 months ago
If the US was such a religious country as it is made out to be, maybe they would stop attacking other countries and help their poor more. The US is full of people who say they are religious but in the end do most of them really follow the generally accepted teachings of the Bible that closely?
peaky010592 8 months ago
@peaky010592 Most christians just hate the words attributed to Jesus but love those attributed to Paul. Watch my video "Jesus was a Hippy"
Netwriter 8 months ago
@peaky010592 Too closely. It's why we incarcerate over 4 million of our citizens. (Let's not forget race, as within the last decade 44% of those prisoners have been black, vs. only 12% of the overall US population. The Bible has not contributed to racial goodwill.) If we followed them more closely, capital punishment would not only be for murderers, but also for adulterers, sabbath violators, disobedient children, homosexuals, and wives discovered to be non-virgins on their wedding nights.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@bobsmeerfak About capital punishment, do you recall the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery? Not sure Jesus would want it.
peaky010592 7 months ago
@peaky010592 It's not clear. But he certainly might, according to Matt. 15:4, Mark 7:9-13, and In Matt. 5:17 (in which he commands adherence to the Law of Moses, which was in love with the death penalty). I think it's easier to say with surety that you oppose capital punishment (and I think that's commendable). But it's harder to say that opposition originates from the character described in these texts.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@bobsmeerfak Mt 15 4 is Jesus scorning the Pharisees for being hypocrites for making up there own rules - ones not 'from God' and for neglecting their parents in old age - clearly the daeth penalty was around in Jewish culture, but it was a much more violent world then. You make a good point though.
peaky010592 7 months ago
@peaky010592 You could be right. I've heard that - it's true he often quoted law to point out hypocrisy. It's pretty obvious with the old testament and with Paul's writings about the death penalty, but not as clear with the J-man himself. Anyway, here's hoping we never go back to that violent world.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@peaky010592 exactly
most Americans only pretend to be religius
In the UK and most of the europe , there are less religious people, but those who are religious are truly religious and not some "so called christians"
gogolplex74 7 months ago
@gogolplex74 How do you figure that? It's definitely clear through census, surveys and polls that Europe has more people who practice no religion, but are you saying it automatically means the ones who are religious are more sincere than those in America? And if you're not saying that, then how do you arrive at that conclusion? Are you in Europe (I only ask to see what your perspective might be)? Growing up in the US midwest, I can say there is no evidence of their lack of religious sincerity.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@bobsmeerfak I'm from Slovakia
almost 70% of population are catholics and 13% are atheists
And there are amost no young earth creationists in europe
gogolplex74 7 months ago
@gogolplex74 It sounds like your Catholics are very progressive and metaphorical in their views. Religion may be too broad a word for what we're talking about here. Fundamentalism/literalism is more damaging and worthy of criticism than religion in general. By the way I envy you guys for having so few literal creationists. I would be proud of that too.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@peaky010592 Do you not realize that there is a difference between Religion, and Spirituality? The USA is NOT the most religious nation on Earth. FACT.
You need some enlightenment, my friend.
BornEnLighTeneD 6 months ago
Soviet russia was mainly atheistic country and it had high criminality
gogolplex74 9 months ago
@gogolplex74
The government itself was Atheist, but the population was still mostly religious.
YoshiTheBlue 8 months ago
@gogolplex74 The USSR may have enforced atheism. But it was a perfect example of extreme religion: a totalitarian state becomes a religion which everyone must practice, usually with a cult of personality as its required object of worship. The end result is the same as an avidly theistic country, if not worse. See North Korea: poster child for a fanatical country whose god is not Yaweh, but the Great Leader (dead) and the Dear Leader (his son). They only need one more more for a Trinity.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@bobsmeerfak But atheism isn't a religion
however, when it's extreme, it can become one
but their God wer Stalin and lenin
gogolplex74 7 months ago
@gogolplex74 Yes, thanks, good catch - I wasn't trying to say atheism was a religion; I was a little muddy there. I was trying to say the state itself was their religion. Ultimately, I don't agree that atheism can become a religion though, since it's a lack of belief. I do agree that the dictator assumes the role of the "God" figure - Stalin, Lenin, etc. - in whom they're required to have absolute faith. But even then, lack of belief in God (atheism) is not the "religion", the dictatorship is.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
You don't find it funny that Japan is almost over with? I write almost because we still don't know what the outcome will be a few years from now. I'm not religious by the way.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth No, I don't find it funny.
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter I guess you didn't understand the question.
I'm guessing.
So let me put it this way. In the video you wrote about Japan being number one when it comes to not believing in God. Then, a few years later this happens to Japan. So what I was trying to convey by what I wrote was that it's funny that there's soo many non believers in Japan and that the shit has hit the fan. Do you understand now? And, I'll write this again, I'm not religious by the way.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth You may not be religious, but that is the thinking of those in the grips of bronze age death cults. Their god does not exist, so the superstitious look for any event, to credit their imaginary god for. So when a natural event happens and people because of their own fear, still revert to primitive answers to seek control of the world around them, I do not find that one bit funny. It saddens me to the core. Magical thinking is not healthy for a modern society.
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter It was a question and not a way of thinking. I just had to break it down a bit. Sorry to bust your bubble.
I asked because a religious person asked that same question on another video and I was curious to read your response. What happened was due to the ring of fire and tectonic plates.. nothing more. Feel better now?
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth To differentiate thinking from the question that it sprang from is a neat trick. I understood your question and recognized the context of your question before you broke it down. Thus my very first reply was and is now valid and appropriate to your original comment. You also made the admission that you were not a religious person, not putting credit for that line of thinking off on someone who is a religious person until I did not agree with this event being funny or magical.
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter It wasn't a trick. And, If you understood it, why not just answer the question correctly to begin with. Thus, you're making points that are equivalent to your first points. I made that admission (I'm not religious by the way) due to having experience with the way nonbelievers think. I didn't need another nonbeliever using ("Hey, you're religious therefor this conversion is over") as a way of not answering my questions. So, you're wrong and honestly so, once again.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth I did answer the question correctly to begin with. I did not think it funny linking a coincidence, a failed linking IMO, since Japan has been a nation of unbelievers in the "monotheistic" god of abraham or any god for that matter for centuries. I stand by my original answer to your question.
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter It's "it's" not it. But fine, I don't feel like arguing tonight over silly nonsense.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth I don't blame you.
PS. My use of "it" is also correct.
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter Hey, it's ok to be wrong sometimes. I'm just saying. Like I wrote before, good videos you have there. Good work.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth It is OK to be wrong, I just work ernestly at being right as much as possible, and when I am right I give little ground. Thanks for the conversation, hope we have more. Please wander around my video library. I strive to make each one worth the time you invest in them. Some of my old ones are the best in content, but early in sound and video evolution. Thanks again for you kind words. Peace
Netwriter 9 months ago
@Netwriter What you wrote makes sense.
And thank you. I'll wander around a bit. And thanks again. Peace
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@Netwriter On another note.. viewed some of your videos. Very good stuff you have there. Really, good work.
heretowritethetruth 9 months ago
@heretowritethetruth Thanks.
Netwriter 9 months ago
144people are "stuck in a self-contained system that maintains an internal logic no matter how absurd".
choongd 9 months ago
Beliefs has nothing to do with a better person.
It may inspire some people, but what truly makes people better is how they act towards people, what they say, what is necessary to say.
People are different, nobody is perfect.
TheAbridgedGamer 10 months ago
@TheAbridgedGamer This much is beyond atheist community.
MoonwalkerWorshiper 8 months ago
I didn't know Britain were so high up on the "moral countries" list. I have always gotten the impression that the British people are quite religious. This took me by surprise!
Cherimoyah 10 months ago
unfortunetely you dont give any relation facts between religion, teen pregnancy, or homocide rate. I mean... what proof can you give that religion is the most direct reason why USA is falling apart??? Its not about religion itself my friend, its about how people interpret it. You can't generalize like that! Look a bit closer to what's happening in USA and tell me if there are no other existing reasons that are causing chaos these days... i'm pretty sure you'll find a lot!
MRmerlinusMR 10 months ago
@MRmerlinusMR I don't need to. It is clear that religion does not perform as promised. Morality is not improved based on the religiosity of a country. If you have a way to give your god and your religion a pass for not performing as promised then make a response video instead of worthless violent video game videos. Does Jesus approve of your virtual killing fetish?
Netwriter 10 months ago
Statistics only show crimes as defined by human justice systems. Religious folk see God as the ultimate judge and therefore will always choose to follow his laws, not our laws. The very fact that our modern laws and religious laws differ proves we have evolved out of the Dark Ages from which those holy laws were written. The 1st Amendment of the US directly contradicts the 1st commandment in the Bible. The religious think they can subvert law because they believe they have God on their side.
viridismonasteriense 11 months ago
@viridismonasteriense (contd) And their God so happens to share their views every single time. They think they are justified in breaking the law because their own law as defined by their personal God trumps human law. 'Personal' Gods are just an excuse to have people believe whatever they want to believe. That's why definitions of the very same God tend to be completely different every single time and believers just pick the one suitable to them, like clothes, and then pretend it chose them.
viridismonasteriense 11 months ago
I completely disagree with this video. The US are the least religious contries in the world I've seen and lived so far. Yes, lots of people at mass, but for many of them is like going to Walmart. There is really not much spirituality, there are so many different confessions that people choose a church just because is one block away from where they live or because it has a huge parking lot. There are many good things in the US, but religion and faith is definitely lacking.
stefanocas1982 11 months ago
I think you're talking about the American Jesus that some christians have created, in other words they made Jesus a white American Idol. And they hate people who do not believe like them, and they don't believe people of color are as pure as they are, and they believe if we just get rid of them...meaning other ethnic groups of color, America would be a holy nation. This racist delusion/denial is one reason we are not a holy nation. ALL people need a Savior Jesus Christ
BronzeSista 11 months ago
@BronzeSista No, all religion does is separate people. What people need is to grow up and live in the real world free of imaginary invisible friends.
Netwriter 11 months ago 2
@Netwriter Its not the invisible Jesus ...as you are probably referring too..that scares me...its scary delusional people who I take pause with....LOL
BronzeSista 11 months ago
@BronzeSista oh my god. what kind of true christian wants to get rid of people of color? here you go trying to start some shit about how you want everyone to feel sorry for your race. and religion does bring conflict because not everyones religious views are the same. This is why terrorism in the middle east has been going for so long, because we have been fighting jihadists that have been fighting for something stronger than just government like in previous wars. their fighting for religion.
aorm4lifeisback 11 months ago
@Netwriter Why would I waste my time doing that? There's many reasons that's a waste of my time, but the main one is: I have bills to pay, and making a video response for you is not going to help pay my bills.
falkenjeff 11 months ago
Religion = God's only mistake
ChilledLemons 11 months ago
@ChilledLemons which God?
viridismonasteriense 11 months ago
Correlation != causation.
Maybe you should find out the real reason the numbers are like that.
falkenjeff 11 months ago
@falkenjeff Correlation can equal causation. If you think otherwise then by all means, make a response video.
Netwriter 11 months ago
It's sad, though. No matter how many people view videos like this, or other videos... It will only change the views of very few people.
nytelyte 1 year ago
Thanks a lot! Very good work on the video!
zigaria007 1 year ago
HELLOOOOOOOOO !!!! is any body listening...... GOD IS NOT A RELIGION JESUS IS NOT A RELIGION................. GOD IS A SPIRIT........ THE SAME RELIGIOUS SPIRIT THAT KILLED JESUS IS THE SAME RELIGIOUS SPIRIT THAT WILL UNITE RELIGIONS WITH GOVT TO TRY TO RULE THE WORLD.... the devil desires worship and will use religion to get it... role on John 16:2 KJV Bible. The Leven has crept in and seduced all religions, "come out of her my people" indeed
hrhjudy 1 year ago
well you cant assign cause and effect to an observational study and a country like japan has a whole different set of morals culturally that are quite strict that dont include religion but that may be as to what you are getting at..
non91 1 year ago
Sorry mate you need to get some facts straight: Japan has 127 Million people instead of 100, More than 60% of Germans believe in Evolution, around 10-15 % of Germans believe in Creationism, somewhere between 50-60% of Americans believe in Evolution. there is no correlation between religious believe and homicide. You are right about STD, Abstinence has a very very bad effect. May science bless you!
immunetocommonsense 1 year ago
@immunetocommonsense This video was made 4 years ago so the data is what it was 5 years ago. The point of the video is unchanged by the more recent data.
Netwriter 1 year ago 3
TRUE
farah73 1 year ago
Thanks for the video!
So true and made a lot of sense!
honeyblossom17 1 year ago
Human behavior is the population of behaviors exhibited by humans and influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics.
Gregory S. Paul argues a positive correlation . Other studies suggest a positive connection between faith and altruism. Meta-analysis of 60 studies on religion and crime : “religious behaviors and beliefs exert a moderate deterrent effect on individuals’ criminal behavior”, but this is not a rule.
slopezllera 1 year ago
@slopezllera Gregory S. Paul - Religion is bad for your health. More specifically, Mr. Paul indicates that democratic societies predominantly holding to a belief in God (read: the United States) are socially unhealthy, but democratic societies that are secular and embrace evolution (read: the majority of Western European countries) are on their way to utopia.
You might want to reread Mr. Paul's conclusions a little closer.
Netwriter 1 year ago 5
@Netwriter religion is not acceptable in a sane society.
fukutubx 5 months ago
CORRELATION DOES NOT EQUAL CAUSATION
re121089 1 year ago
@re121089:
CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.
PeterBrainTV 11 months ago
@PeterBrainTV cool story bro
re121089 11 months ago
I can't help but wonder, what does sexuality have to do with morality?
I thought that sex is a natural, healthy practice of humans and animals.
PeterRabbitTV 1 year ago 3
@PeterRabbitTV Sex is natural except to the world of invisible magic beings. A cult must make that which is normal wrong so they can pile on the guilt and label you in need of their invisible friend's rescue.
Religions make the claim that believing in and following their silly rules makes people more moral. The problem is they do not perform as advertised. I used sex as one of the markers because every religion does.
Netwriter 1 year ago 4
@Netwriter: Oh, now I understand. Thanks.
PeterRabbitTV 1 year ago
I've actually heard it argued that living in a country that is more open and free thinking encourages atheism, not (only) the other way around. That is, rather than atheism improving the country overall, being in a nation that's progressive and open-minded is what encourages the atheism. This doesn't necessarily negate the point that religion is a bad influence -- that can be demonstrated other ways as well -- but it's an interesting point to consider in addition to that.
nakorbluerider 1 year ago
dude i have something to say.... :D i dont belive in nothing and the thing about how we people where created i dont care about it...but i think all criminals and lets say ''bad people'' belive in religion because they are stupid and lets say 98% of them think if they kill someone and still belive in god they go to haven and we all know that dose not exist...but he whants it to exist because he is a idiot and gets scared once he dose something bad...so that is why alot of ''bad people'' belive,,,
fratut 1 year ago
OKAY, is everyone missing the main point of the video? Does RELIGION make you a Better person, or Country? It seems that the countries with highest believers, are more destructive in moral ethics! We must EXAMINE & DIALOGUE rather than attack free thinking?! All religion has central themes MORALITY & DIVINE ORDER. My former religion Christianity states "JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR YOUR SINS" People take no ownerships in the pain they cause themselves, or to others.
MsNovember1976 1 year ago
How did you forget the largest population in our planet mate? China, 96% accept evolution. Chinese communist party's slogan about religion is this "Religion is bullshit". This is the official perception of the govt. And what happened? 70 million ppl killed in last 60yrs. A nation full of AIDS today. A nation which executes a number of ppl which is higher than the numbers of all other countries combined every yr. environment? safe food? ok, no human rights, how abt animal rights in that country?
UighurKnight 1 year ago
@UighurKnight When this video was made, there were no statistics for China available.
Netwriter 1 year ago 4
@UighurKnight Communism is a religion and it is enforced the same way Christianity used to be enforced.
jmg94j 1 year ago
@jmg94j Amen to that.
bobsmeerfak 7 months ago
@UighurKnight China is an authoritarian regime. Do you not recognise this as the prevailing driving factor behind many of their social characteristics? Useless straw man argument. It would be equally preposterous to blame the Chinese national anthem for the oppression. In reality, it's the oppression that leads to these things, and religion in general is simply a soft form of oppression.
un2mensch 1 year ago
@UighurKnight Netwriter only gave examples of developed nations, and China wasn't one. Statistical correlation like the one Netwriter has done is only possible when all other variables are controlled. Chinese communist government was ran by a bunch of powermad bigots who discouraged individual thought, rational thinking, and respect for different opinions, much like the god of the bible. China suffered as a result of UNREASON rather than rationality or a lack of religion (they are the same).
shutmoonshyflower 1 year ago
@UighurKnight If USA had as much population as China, they'd have all those problems too. Full of AIDS in China? Chinese people with AIDS is estimated to be around 1.5million, our of 1.3billion total (0.11%), whereas USA has around 1million people with AIDS out of 300million (0.33%). And if you want to compare pollution, North America (with like 3 nations) has the highest ecological footprint of all continents, while the entire Asia excluding the middle east ranks fourth.
shutmoonshyflower 1 year ago
@UighurKnight I think you are mistaking correlation and causation. They are not the same.
pwismyname 1 year ago
@UighurKnight Per capita, the US has more prisoners than any other country in the world, with 715 per 100,000 people. China ranks #71 in the world, with 119 per 100,000 people.
This according to nationmaster, a website that collects these statistics from reputable organizations.
mistertakeda 1 year ago
@UighurKnight the communist party is atheist the people may still believe in a deity just not publicly, and i doubt its the atheism that causes the communism, i believe it is the communism that caused the atheism
144mtl441 1 year ago
@UighurKnight "70 million ppl killed in last 60yrs." The major influences on that are poor living conditions and high unemployment rates for a very large part of the population. If you looked at places such as Beijing and compared it to New York, this video holds true. The creator of this video was discussing mostly areas where the average person is in good conditions. I think you have this reversed. Generally, communism has brought about atheism forcefully. But please, don't blame evolution.
MilleniumAtheist 1 year ago
Homocides?
Unicron4ever 1 year ago
The root of all evil is human nature itself.
MrNintoku 1 year ago
@MrNintoku Correction, is IN human nature. There are many aspects of human nature that can excel our species as well. Empathy, Critical thinking, Curiosity, etc.
I know you were trying to sound deep and cynical, but the truth is, your comment is very limited in scope.
Mequellios 1 year ago
Ah so thats why terrorists claim america is immoral. Hmm looks like they were right
MrNintoku 1 year ago
The reason why America is so racist and intolerant , is because it is multicultural .
The Indian act of Canada grants special privileges to people that are descendants of natives , all because their ancestors were victimized.
Note this , they are treated unequally for their victimization.
They are treated better than everyone else.
That is the same as treating Jews bad for a few Jews that tried to kill Jesus or something.
It's absolutely ridiculous to think multiculturalism is progressive.
alexross8 1 year ago
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@alexross8
"The reason why America is so racist and intolerant , is because it is multicultural ."
No because of piece of shit bigots like you. Stop blaming others for your own fucking bigotry you fucking whining piece of shit.
mecher3k 1 year ago
Crime rates mean nothing.
A less moral country will outlaw less than what moral countries outlaw.
Most of the crimes in Us are committed by black people and drug dealers .
The crimerates would be split in half if people allowed drugs , like Amsterdam.
The crime rates would go down 90% if there were only one race and culture in America.
alexross8 1 year ago
@alexross8
"Most of the crimes in Us are committed by black people and drug dealers ."
Wow what racist bullshit.
Die in a fire piece of shit trash.
mecher3k 1 year ago
@mecher3k
It's a fact. Facts are not racist.
As a minority , living in United states was much different and made me want to fit in with people who were like me. That idea of "fitting in with your own" happens all of the time.
Majority of Chinese people try to fit in with other Chinese people , in America.
Majority of black people try to fit in with black people.
Segregation does cause problems , and multiculturalism creates more segregation than tolerance.
alexross8 1 year ago
@alexross8
"Majority of Chinese people try to fit in with other Chinese people , in America."
So? I see you are a bigot and an retard. Though bigotry and being retarded tends to go hand in hand anyway so it's no surprise.
It's human nature to form groups with similar beliefs, race, etc.
"multiculturalism creates more segregation than tolerance."
Only because of bigots like you, who are too retarded to realize it wasn't just British people that made up the USA at first.
mecher3k 1 year ago
@mecher3k
Look where that has gotten everyone.
The majority of Native Americans are dead. WHOLE tribes have gone extinct.
Most black people living in united states don't know their African tribe of origin (My old Drama Teacher informed me on that one). People can get arrested for saying "nigger". Most of the racist words are made up in America. One of the most tolerant countries in the world , Canada has passed a bill that allows "Indians" to gain special privileges because of their ancestors.
alexross8 1 year ago
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@alexross8
"The majority of Native Americans are dead. WHOLE tribes have gone extinct."
And? Bigotry and religion tends to do that.
"Most black people living in united states don't know their African tribe of origin"
So?
"People can get arrested for saying "nigger"."
lmfao.
I give up with you, you are too retarded.
mecher3k 1 year ago
America is one of the most multi-racial places in the world.
Thats the cause of the problems , not religion.
Japan has lived without problems for thousands of years. It isn't until recently that they have been so hostile towards people , because of the many different cultures being introduced there , which explains WW1 , and Japanese neo-Nazis .
Look at Sweden. They are being submitted into a life of silence by Arabs , and their peace is gone.
Britain is having many problems also.
alexross8 1 year ago
ONLYthroughTHECROSS 1 year ago
@ONLYthroughTHECROSS None of your comments were deleted me. Who created mankind with a hearts that contain evil intent? Didn't your god create mankind in his image? Why didn't you answer my question from before, did your god really die?
Netwriter 1 year ago
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Your mindset is warped. "Religion" kills JESUS SAVES Two Different Things
Jesus hated 'Religion' - Called the Religious people of his day Snakes & Vipors.
Christianity is not about 'Religion' It is about 'Relationship' With Jesus.
Religion is man reaching up to God trying to find God.
Christianity is JESUS reaching down to man Saying "I Love You & died for You"
KNOW THE TRUTH & THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.
ONLYthroughTHECROSS 1 year ago
@ONLYthroughTHECROSS It seems that Youtube's spam program has tagged your comment as spam. It is. It is nothing but bald assertions in the form of bumper sticker phrases. They do not hide the reality that you are ashamed of your religion. You talk in a circle trying to shed the reality that christianity is a religion, one that has and still does much harm in this world. That is the truth that will set you free.
BTW, did your god really die?
Netwriter 1 year ago
I like it.
kaduisaui 1 year ago
the reason japan has the lowest crime rate is because their laws are strict as fuck
evilresidence4 1 year ago
i hope this works...
JacksonGuitarsAbuser 1 year ago
American can say they are religious but most not know Jesus
NEmanlol 1 year ago
and how is religion casing this?
dizzytromboneplayer 1 year ago
A truly brilliant video.
Though I do wish people would stop asociating abstinence and celibacy with religion to such a degree. It's a personal choice and religion to me taints it through association.
Which is not to disagree with your stats in this case. Abstinence because the magic sky daddy said so is pointless, valueless and based in a mythological dictatorship.
stathamajf 1 year ago
love it
TheClaudiaAriana 1 year ago
I agree and I'm an American!
TheAlaricPetz 1 year ago
this is why im moving to japan(:
xb00mdeeboomx 1 year ago
this could be true for the hypocrite Christians, but not for the ones who actually have a relationship with god.
TheWindowsComputer 1 year ago
@TheWindowsComputer
They all believe they have a real relationship with god and they are all deluded.
D4R3W 1 year ago 2
This has more to do with the racial makeup of a country then religion.
xxdiogenescynicxx 1 year ago