Tagged by thatgaybloke, variablast and Darwinsgift

[cats122894]

you talking about your family member was funny. "and it gets on my freaking nerves" lol. it would get on my freaking nerves too. i would have to chose..... the pope? thatd be real funny to watch catholics see the pope announce hes an atheist! lol

[Eddylad2009]

Some of the atheists are nice people and some are horrible and rascsist but who am I to judge?

[kufr72]

Psychic Pinapples? Heresy! You're gonna get the business end of His Noodly Appendage for that one!

[WildYamiForce]

I also dislike that argument regarding being able to gain everything and losing nothing...My Christian friend uses the exact same  thing in one of our arguments and it irritates me......

[boorens18]

@WildYamiForce

Oh Pascal's Wager? Ya its a flawed argument anyways, because it ignores the THOUSANDS of possible religions that could be right, and the hundreds of denominations each not to mention the as of yet uncreated ones. So basically the argument says you have a 1 in a hundred billion chance of getting to heaven (what ever it is) at the risk of wasting what is likely your only life.

[ColAbernathy]

Wrestling entrance music. What a great question! I personally like Andy Kaufman's "Bum ba-da" entrance tune, but I would probably pick Molly Hatchet's "Flirtin' With Disaster".

[skywize]

I truly despise teaching children to believe in god in order to evade the devil. My niece and nephew were brought up that way, and it kills me to think about it. My niece is downs and has no stake in the game regardless. Theism has done nothing for my nephews in my opinion. They are all moody, and sad, and one has a violent nature. They are all strict born agains.

[whydid666]

i lolzed at the bginining:

"thank you, you where very kinda and gentill :D."

[rorschach8585]

In case it isn't obvious, I consider myself agnostic.

[rorschach8585]

Wouldn't "agnostic" be a more accurate description of yourself, rather than "atheist"? Deists believe there is a god despite a lack of evidence, thereby requiring faith to support their beliefs. Can't it be said that atheists believe there is no god despite a lack of evidence to prove god's non-existence? And doesn't that mean atheists require faith as well to support their beliefs? At least agnostics are more honest in saying that there is no evidence one way or the other.

[Shadofax5]

There is no evidence for a CHRISTIAN interpretation of God. But as for an invisible being creating the universe, that as you correctly say, cannot be proved either way. The CHRISTIAN interpretation of God is full of paradoxes, but a universal creator is entirely plausible. It is whether this creator intervenes in any way with the universe that cannot be proved, or disproved.

[TrenchantAtheist]

Theism/atheism refer to belief, whereas gnosticism/agnosticism refer to knowledge. Though there has been much debate about the use of agnosticism in the English language, the general rules of etymology dictate that the use of the suffix "-ic" converts a noun to an adjective, thus the term "agnostic' should be used as an adjective and not a noun (root word: gnosis).

This is why most atheists consider themselves agnostic atheists. And no, no faith is required to be skeptical of unproven things.

[QualiaSoup]

The one thing all atheists have in common is that they don't believe in gods. Atheism is not the belief that there are no gods. At minimum, it is a *lack* of belief. I am an atheist in that I lack belief in gods.

Atheism and agnosticism are not mutually exclusive categories, as TrenchantAtheist points out.

[DarkHunter1357]

@rorschach8585

atheists don't need faith to support their believes. everything in your life proves there is no god. this is the evidence we need. the fact that there is no evidence to support the existence of the spaghetti monster doesn't mean we need to have faith in its non existence.

[destin325]

not that i follow any particular person but i did hear a humorous yet thought provoking statement from a christian. it was this: Atheists have more faith than christians, they have to. If I took a wrist watch and completely dismantled it...then put all of the pieces in a bag, shook the bag for 300 million years...what chances would it be that after that time, there would be a working watch inside? meaning that "big bang" theory had all of the elements that just "fell together"...ID

[unknowndeepness]

I would love to hear your opinions on Buddhism. AFAIK, it is a religion, but the religion does not imply any gods.

[xkoenigseggx]

Doing a degree in theoretical physics, i love the logic in your "arguements" / discussions, and im very supportive of your channel and cant wait for more videos!

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks very much xKoenig. That means a lot. Welcome to the channel. ;^>

[internetaccount122]

What is tagged?

[QualiaSoup]

Tagging is just like saying, "You're it", IA, only with video responses. You do your vid, then nominate other people to do one on the same topic.

[garrywarney]

Oh, I wish a popular channel would tag me!

[photodube]

5 stars from a member of the Athiest Community on YouTube. :)

[QualiaSoup]

Cheers, Photodube! ;^>

[keaven]

"fear and emotional blackmail" .. i couldn't agree more. Even *as* a Christian it makes me upset when I see this happen. It's a shame so many church leaders/members feel they must resort to such despicable lows. I suppose that says something about the strength of their own convictions (or lack there of).

[QualiaSoup]

Keaven, in all of the thoughtful comments you've left on my videos, you show that you've really heard what I'm saying - that I'm not condemning 'all Christians' (as some have tried to characterise me) but that I'm questioning unreasonable/controlling/dispa­raging attitudes which, if anything go *against* what I see as the inclusive message of the figure of Jesus.

I truly appreciate your kind words. Your approach mirrors that of many wonderful Christians I have in my life. Thank you.

[vicepresidentfru1tly]

Nice to see i'm not the only one tired of pascals wager. I know this gay who constantly trots it out like its the ultimate response. Having to explain all the many levels on which the argument fails is tedious in the extreme!

[vicepresidentfru1tly]

Woops! I meant guy not gay. Just thought i'd point that out so as not to look childish.

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! I think I'd've read it as a typo anyway, but thanks for the clarification, Vicepresident.

There are *so many* levels on which the wager fails aren't there. I might do a video about it sometime soon. One reason I like making videos is that it stops me having to repeat refutations of silly arguments like that in conversation. I can just point someone to the video and use my energy for something more important(!)

[blithium]

I just subscribed to you, and figured I might as well say that Dawkins is also my favorite horseman :)

[QualiaSoup]

He's a trooper, isn't he. ;^>

Welcome to the channel, Blithium.

[blithium]

Thank you, and yeah, he is. I watched one of his lectures on Youtube called 'Richard Dawkins's Call to Arms', and I was inspired to no end!

[JohnTraviss]

Damn, how long does it take to make your vids?

[QualiaSoup]

He he, well they tend to take a few days each, JT, because I create all the artwork and animation from scratch. Due to a busy schedule, I don't get as much time as I'd like to devote to making videos, which is why I restrict my own vids to topics I find really important. But I love the process, and time seems to fly when I'm putting it all together.

[Crunchbite37]

they are very well done. good job

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Crunchbite, and welcome to the channel.

[GnosticAtheist]

Nice. I agree with you about Dawkins, but Dennet understands the political climate of America and is good at "local" deconversions. Dawkins doesn't live in the US, so I guess he is excused. ;)

As always, good video.

[QualiaSoup]

Hey, GA. Yes, I think you're right about that. Dennett seems more adept in that way, and I'm sure, as you say, that has a lot to do with Dawkins coming from the UK, where atheism really hasn't been that big a deal.

Thanks, GA. ;^>

[GnosticAtheist]

I have still to see you new video. ;)

I am watching undercover mosque; the return. Most interesting. I look forward to watching your numbers video!

[bettySwollox]

The Undercover Mosque series' are great. I hope you enjoyed watching them as much as I did.

I've just noticed I used the word "enjoyed", instead of using another word, that more closely represented my feelings, during both; watching each of the episodes, and reflecting after having watched them. In fact, now that I think about it I was actually rather mortified by the evidence revealed throughout the series.

Is it technically possible to enjoy something so disturbing?

[GnosticAtheist]

I agree with you, but to be honest I did think; "Evidence, sweet evidence!"... ;)

[Elaina43]

I'm such a twit. I could hear the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme music in my head but could not recall any lyrics. I asked myself: What could they possibly say about his ambitions in professional wrestling? So I clicked the link... LMAO!

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! ;^>

I've got to thinking though: the music and leotard could be quite intimidating. Imagine the shame if the other guy lost...

[msginca]

Always thinking of the other person ... yes, the shame & humiliation would be more than most men could bear! LOL!

You are too cool for words Doug!

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! I'd always be proud to have you as a partner, Mark. You could have a lavender leotard and the humiliation for the other team would be cubed! ;^>

[msginca]

I don't know ... lavender's great if it's a week night fight ... but for a friday or saturday night fight I think fashion would dictate white & buttercup yellow ... =)

[QualiaSoup]

Lol!

Get *you* in yer buttercup! ;^>

[msginca]

Damn Right! *Me* in my buttercup!

You're just jealous cause you can't accessorize!

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! ;^>

[mconn2112]

Excellent video my friend! Great answers. I currently live very close to the WBC (frighteningly close actually). We could stop in on Fred for a visit. :)

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Matt!

What a great idea. I'm sure Mr Phelps is quite the entertainer when he's at home. I've heard his pork'n'pickle fancies are the daintiest in the civilised world. ;^>

[EMTRUE]

Fun very well done video...fascinating answers...and I'm very honored to have been included in the atheist community.  Thank you for that.

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, EM!

In my opinion, the atheist community is very honoured to have you! ;^>

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! We did, DBK! ;^>

[hairyreasoner]

How dare you, sir (And I am being generous here) speak of goodness and charity and kindness while still speaking of God-hating and, clearly, Satan-worship?

I'll pray for you. Genious means nothing to the saved.

[QualiaSoup]

I'm rightfully humbled by your words, Lord Hairy. I grovel for your mercification!

[Killthagirl]

He says there may be something natural to the "mystical". I dislike the language he uses, though. Is he willing to accept evidence from all claims or does he have one foots in Crazyville? "I have not spent any time attempting to authenticate the data put forward in books like Dean Radin's The Conscious Universe or Ian Stevenson's 20 Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation. The fact that I have not spent any time on this should suggest how worthy of my time I think such a project would be." Sam Harris

[Killthagirl]

Sheldonwh, Of course Hitchens had a drink with you. He's probably had a drink with everyone he's ever met. Just kidding. No, you are not right. Dawkins produces and people consume. He's done his part and I don't expect him to dance like a circus monkey for anyone who benefits from his work. His work is good enough for me. Pictures, autographs, etc....are you kidding me? Those are meaningless, frivolous, selfish nonsense. He's an educator not a circus monkey. No offense.

[bCurious2]

An excellent video as usual! You had me laughing and nodding all along. Sorry I haven`t been around or in touch I`ve been having a lot of really good and bad things happening to me simultaneously, I`ll explain soon in a pm. Thanks for the tag, I´m honored and grateful, and I will be back with more than one vid soon. Love to Theramin & Rob too.

[QualiaSoup]

Hi, bCurious. Really sorry to that you've had this rollercoast ride. I hope the good things are enduring and the bad things are resolving.

I'm delighted by the prospect of new videos from you and will of course pass on your love to Theramin and Rob.

I'm also very pleased you enjoyed the video. ;^>

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Sheldon.

I'm sorry to hear of your experience. I think "incorrect" is too strong. I'm just going by all I've read and heard from Dawkins, and his message is one of great compassion, so I stand by my opinion, though of course I recognise you're entitled to differ.

Due to reasons we might not be aware of (eg hateful abuse thrown at him just before an appearance etc) Dawkins and others might be feel very guarded about personal interactions. For me, his achievements have earned him leeway.

[Killthagirl]

Sheldonwh, I must disagree. It seems to me you have Dawkins and Hitchens mixed up. Hitchens is the most forceful and outright self-righteously arrogant of all atheist I've heard of. I respect him so much that I forgive that of him. Harris conceded the point of a audience member who pointed out the need for a word to describe ourselves in a world where there is the word "theist".

[Killthagirl]

<3

Oh my, I am in desperate need of sleep. When you first said those guy tagged you, I thought you said 'attacked'. I was shock for a moment, but had a good laugh at myself a moment later.

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! I can imagine that, Killthagirl. That's given me a good laugh too! ;^>

[erkd1]

Oh sure, go the easy route and use the pink leotards and psychic pineapples loophole!

You are brilliant Doug and your videos are amazing. 5 STARS!

Doctors Without Borders is a excellent charity and variablast is also a favorite channel of mine, although a note he is capping his personal cap in US dollars not pounds, you are killing him the exchange rate ;) I'll be joining both of you inspiring people and post a video on it later.

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! Yes, it's an old ruse isn't it, Erik, the 'pink leotard and psychic pineapple' loophole, (or PLAPP, to those of us in the know...) ;^>

Thanks very much!

[QualiaSoup]

It's only just dawned on me what you meant by your exchange rate comment, Erik. Lol! I put pound signs where I should have put dollars in the video graphics, didn't I?

*slaps own forehead with palm of hand*

[erkd1]

Yes, thats what I meant. As the value of the US dollar vs the EU and English pound is in a nose dive I think my attention on those details are a little magnified. LOL

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! And since *I* found out the exchange rate, my eyes have got dollar signs, and it's out with the travel brochures!

[ghostgummed]

ROFL! Pleased that your tagging cherry was so sensitively nibbled! The periwinkle spandex makes your skin shimmer...sooo you! ;-)

Loving the psychic pineapple & the recanting Darwin story too...dammit Janet, 5 stars are just not enough...! 8-D

L xx

[QualiaSoup]

Aw, thanks, Lula!

I thought you especially might appreciate the pineapple's message... ;^>

[Kaszely]

Excellent response as always. I love your video style and quality. Further, I think periwinkle is a bit more violet/blue rather than the light fuschia/pale magenta you've donned. Ha Ha, I grew up playing guitar and always wished to have learned piano. While guitar is portable rhythm, I miss the bass clef. =)

p.s. Thanks for the image grab cameo from my channel. I should make more vids, I know.

5 stars

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks very much, Kaszely. Your own videos are an audio-visual feast, so your compliment is especially appreciated. And yes, you *should* make more vids! ;^>

Lol! It just shows you. Perhaps there's always an allure about the instruments you didn't choose, or maybe more a love of variety.

Cheers!

[msginca]

Hi Qualia!

I'll be responding to your tag with a video, but it'll be several days. I'm just nearing completion of a video I've been working on (on & off) for 3 months or so.

The video is a response to a statement made by Chris Hitchenson in 2007.

[QualiaSoup]

That's even better than hearing you'd do just the tag video(!)

*Rubs hands in gleeful anticipation of TWO msginca videos*

However long you need, I know they'll be worth the wait.

Cheers!

;^>

[Maiyanna]

Great answers, and done in a professional manner, even while wearing pink! LOL

Dawkins has been an inspiration to Atheists such as myself, he made me feel that it really is okay to openly be a non-believer. Truly enjoyable video Doug! :)

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Maryann!

Dawkins is a trooper, isn't he. And a deeply compassionate man. For me, listening to him dismantle an argument feels like the sun coming out.

;^>

[MishaVargas]

Oh, very subtle QS. Trying to flatter us into adoration by putting our pictures in your video. I'm a nobody!

(Hee hee, there I go! Wheeee!)

Damn you, QualiaSoup, DAMN YOU TO HELL!!

[QualiaSoup]

Lol!

I'm not phased by hell anyway, Misha. Did I forget to mention the leotard is flame-proof?

;^>

[MishaVargas]

[Confound it, the charming heathen is invulnerable to my hell-ray! What to I do now? How can one attack an atheist's world-view?]

Uhm . . . yo' momma!

[QualiaSoup]

*gasps*

*lies crushed in defeat*

[ProfMTH]

"Tag virginity." I love it!  ;-)

[ProfMTH]

As ever, this was *so* well done. Wonderfully and interestingly illustrated. More than once I found myself saying, "I wish I could do that!"

And you look adorable in the leotard. ;-)

[QualiaSoup]

You *often* leave me thinking that, Prof!

(That 'I wish I could do that'. Not that you look adorable in a leotard - that's a sight I've yet to see!) ;^>

[ProfMTH]

Well, consider yourself spared an unpleasant fate there. 10 years ago I might have said differently -- and maybe not even then.

My partner talked me into buying a flight suit once that he quite likes me in. I'll leave it at that, lest I become unduly self-revelatory -- assuming I haven't already done so. lol

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! Though I did see you sporting a rather slinky little number in your own tag video(!)

[ProfMTH]

It's a good thing poor Jean Harlow is dead. She'd have been crushed to see my head tacked on to her lovely form. ;-)

[QualiaSoup]

Was it one of those mysterious things Charlene was referring to that a woman ain't s'posed ta see? ;^>

[ProfMTH]

LOL!

[msginca]

ProfMTH- As ever, this was *so* well done. Wonderfully and interestingly illustrated. More than once I found myself saying, "I wish I could do that!"

I agree prof ... this is typical "Qualia Quality" that makes all his videos a pleasure to watch. I mentioned this before, guess I feel so strongly about it that I'll say it again .... Qualias videos should be mandatory viewing for young minds to help develope critical thinking skills.

[ProfMTH]

Indeed.

[knightxd4]

Outside of the four horsemen, who would you pick as your most important atheist? Personally, I think I would pick Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll.

[QualiaSoup]

That would have been a good tag question, Knightxd4. I can only say who's been important to me. Another name would be Jonathan Miller. His 'Brief history of disbelief' was excellent, though ratings suffered from a curious lack of publicity...

[davenathan2002]

As always, a treat.

And as usual, I'm left anticipating your next offering.

[QualiaSoup]

Cheers, Dave. In between uploading this and writing this comment, I've been tagged again, so it may be fairly soon... ;^>

A couple of longer ones are on the way this month too.

[xenophile1956]

This video, like your others, is a treat.

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Xenophile!

[eequalsfb]

Sweet! I made it into the community pictures. Does that mean I'm somebody? Probably not.

Nice answers.

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Eequalsfb. He he, glad you spotted yourself! I tried to get as many pictures as I could on without the sliding photo 'jagging' too much.

[PerthPete1]

Hi Doug, really well presented and produced, again. Thanks.

[QualiaSoup]

Cheers, Pete. Well, if you're brave enough to sing 'Tom's Diner', I'm brave enough to wear spandex!

[Darwinsgift]

Even with a tag video you have the ability to turn it into a proffesional job!

I'm not worthy! .... great job!

[QualiaSoup]

Your own video was brilliantly entertaining as always, and I completely agreed with you about Rowan Williams(!)

Cheers!

[VotaryMary]

What a great video! You obviously put a lot of time and effort in to these videos, and it shows! Its always a great joy to see you've posted a new one. I agree with you on your ideas about the fear of hell. I don't think it makes makes people act more compassionate at all!

And you tagged me! I've never been tagged before! I'll get working on that response.

Cheers, Mary

[QualiaSoup]

Yay! Thanks, Mary. I'm looking forward to seeing your video very much!

Thanks for your compliment too. That's really lovely to hear - much appreciated. ;^>

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, variable.

I think £20 works out around $40 at the moment. It's creeping up. I hope it's a lot more by the 21st!

Cheers. ;^>

[ProfMTH]

"I think £20 works out around $40 at the moment."

That sounds about right and, by the way, is sufficient to explain why while my partner and I were walking around Manhattan today we heard *so* many British accents from people holding lots of shopping bags. ;-)

[QualiaSoup]

Lol! I *thought* when I checked the exchange rate, Prof, "Must take a trip across the pond sometime soon..."(!) ;^>

[ProfMTH]

You truly must. It's like a fire sale here for Europeans. lol

[NemoUtopian]

wonderful answers.

[QualiaSoup]

Thanks, Alex!

[ivarbt]

another good one! you look great in pink, by the way! :p

[QualiaSoup]

Cheers, ivarbt. (But don't encourage me! Lol.)

;^>