Hear what God of Israel YAHUSHUA-YAHUWAH (Son and Father are ONE) saying to our generation by His chosen prophets: Trumpetcallofgodonline. com ; Letter called "Purify Your Faith, and Come to the Father as It is Written": EXCERPT: "Only in the Bible and through these very Letters, of which I have given to My prophet of the end of this age, shall you find Him and know Him."
One of the reasons I have made any youtube videos for my channel is the fact that I'm afraid someone in my community will see my face and know I'm an atheist. There are lots of religious bigots here.
:( I am 16 and I just told my mom I am an Atheist...she cried. She gave me the "what if your wrong" and the "you will be saved soon". During that time I felt so bad for her. I feel more free now. Please "closet atheist". Please "come out" it's very important!
Yeah, but I already told her I was an Agnostic-Atheist. I have a LACK of belief and therefore I am an Atheist and I believe God is unknown...making me an Agnostic. I have to piece them together.
I was born in a family that was a first generation where nobody went to church. So I was an Atheist growing up but I never really was consciously aware of this label.
The topic just never was something which concerned us growing up... that is until I left home...
I have noticed that most of the people who are the loudest voices of Atheism are deconverted Christians... Why is that?
@batfly because christians were trained to spread their word, the good word of the lord as they would put it. and after knowing how wrong that is, these people who have already been exposed to public speaking bring that skill in connecting to other people but this time, bearing the real truth, rationality, evidence, science, just plain truth. As ex-christians, they know what they used to believe and having known that, they want to make a change and make their fellow religious people think again.
So in other words... the X Christian Atheist will never know a life completely devoid of God... They will never have a childhood such as mine where I didn't have to pray every night or fear what a God thinks of me.
@batfly Thoughtful question! Perhaps the answer is that they have seen the enemy of atheism and want to point out who and where it is? Just a guess on my part. Many folks who grew up being indoctrinated by the faithful into the fairy tales and mythology, we saw our close friends, sisters and brothers being taken-in by the giant beast, and want now to protest and raise our voices in anger and despair.
Blasphemy? No matter what you say I can say I believe in a religion (which I'll just make up at that moment) that considers that blasphemy and thus sue you. Even for saying "hi" or "and" or "yes/no". Who is stupid enough to make "blasphemy" laws.
The office I work at has 1 of Theologian =my boss, 1 of Bible studying Christian, 4 of Atheists Myself included) I live in Australia and feel for countries like Ireland who have it hard in coming out. Hope it changes sooner than later.
Their is a video on youtube called The Price of Atheism. Ever since I saw that video I began to think that perhaps it is best to keep my lack of faith a secrete. I have only told people that I know will except me as an atheist, and I go to websites were I can remain anonymous to express my real beliefs or lack of faith.
@notinmyname2050 I realize you're correct about that. Sadly most people still believe that the only answer to their unknown knowledge is a supreme being. Instead of doing just a little research to find some of the answers themselves. Most of the unknown and religious answers have perfectly scientific answers to them.
I cannot tell you the number of times I have had a xian tell me, " I have never heard anyone say what you have said against the Lord, or my religion". I reply, 'Well, it's about time you did.". Xians need to get out more. ; )
@notinmyname2050 I was traveling down a road in county meath back in the 80's. A man waved to myself and my grandfather so I beaped the horn and waved to the man. I was an American on holiday in your country. My grandfather told me the man was an Atheist and no one around there spoke to him. Little did he know that I myself was also an Atheist. My how things have changed in Ireland! Education and critical thinking has almost destroyed the catholic churches grip on the Irish.
Theists are like antimatter... they are attracted to all that is rational and beautiful in this world, universe and life and try to DESTROY it. There is absolutely no diplomatic discourse involved when dealing with a Theist...in my experience.
@Socika14 that makes me think that america was the worst mistake in human history =). they moved away and got left behind in human evolution. thankfully a few of us over here are still trying to evolve to better beings!
We have. At least where I live ( Portugal ) there's still people who believe that Christ existed and all the other religious stuff. But they ain't "bible-belt" religious people. Not trying to presume there's no such thing as a portuguese bible-thumper, though. I just don't remember ever having seen or heard of such a thing here in Portugal.
If I wanted to start up an Athiest Organization, where I live....
I would be tarred and feathered, beaten , if not worse....god bless america..stupid ignorant people...I guess they call it the bible belt for a reason.
@CecilDark I have no doubt I'd lose my job, at the very least. But we do have a meetup here, and your town can't be much worse than ours. No, really, it's bad. But I also know better than to put my face up here.
What's the religious climate like in Ireland compared to other countries? I know a large percentage of the population is roman catholic. Assuming you have any point of reference, would you say it's harder to come out as an atheist in Ireland than it is in America?
Religious text is a set of linear rules set by a like minded minority which they believed was for the greater good, but through it's narrow boundaries of right and wrong has caused confusion, then anger and thus detachment. Christianity should be charity and forgiveness, yet it has spawned social climbing, bigotry and sexual perversion, all wrapped up in currency. It's never been about morality, it's only ever been about money.
@crusheroftheist LOL SO True....I always want to say "Ok then, define a TRUE christian, cause it seems to me that even though you're all reading the same cult guidebook, there's still thousands of different sects (nevermind the fact that there's even differing opinions within the same sects). Which one is the correct one? After all, if only one of them is TRUE, then aren't the rest of you wasting your time just to end up in hell anyway?" Silly Christians, TRUTH is for THINKERS!
@ThatEmmetGuy No, not really. You are always free to believe anything you like as long as you don't require laws be adopted that will be imposed on the general population supporting your particular delusion. What atheists particularly would like for you to do is examine closely and thoroughly why you choose to believe something without any evidence for it. What supports your beliefs other than wishful thinking?
You're an inspiration to an aspiring video blogger like myself. Thanks for the friendly comment on my video post, and I look forward to seeing more of your posts as well.
@crusheroftheist They must have been "good " christians. Funny how WWJD usually seems to translate to WWJ Disapprove of, or Who WJ Hate?. I think a lot of Christians miss the whole "Turn the other cheek" part, and the "Judge not lest ye be judged" part as well.
..fair enough, NIMN(re support of other Atheists). But, what if that atheist is a pedophile, or rapist, or white supremacist...do you really want to support them if those beliefs run counter to your own?
What I'm asking is, is Atheism alone enough. I mean, after we get it all settled that we are non-believers, what next? The next question might be: Do you have sex with children?
If the answer is yes, then I think that would be the end of the conversation.
@xy11xy Of course atheism alone isn't enough. Atheism is the answer to only one thing, 'Do you believe in God(s)?' Even if the entire world were to give up religion tomorrow we would still have problems with all the things you listed. The problem is many religions encourage the kind of fuzzy thinking and reverse moralising that many of these people use to excuse such actions.
I strongly disagree that religion is what encourages fuzzy thinking overall, or fuzzy thinking with regard to abuse and racism. I know that that is the prevailing opinion among YT atheists, but there is no solid evidence to support it, (direct causal link between religion and abuse). There are only fuzzy links.
I think excuses are found within any belief system to justify abuse.
@xy11xy Well I hope you can tell from my last reply that I am not one of those people who try to suggest a direct causal link. Personally I think that in some cases they are shared symptoms of a larger problem. For instance if you look at the correlation between crime and religiosity you will see that the two appear related. I think it's ridiculous to suggest that being religious encourages crime, rather the shared cause is increased poverty levels that breed feelings of desperation.
..right. So it's desperation because of poverty that is closer to a cause for crime.
The heated rhetoric from many Atheists concerns me. I sometimes enjoy a little trash talk myself...but, I'm concerned about who my audience is. I don't want someone on the edge(paranoia) to take my words to heart and decide to "deal" with Christians, or Muslims or Right Wingers... I don't want to stir that filthy pot.
..not the ones I've seen...they for damn sure aren't writing any books; well, maybe in crayon. And then there's the hostile Photoshoper's and their head switcheroos....and the ones who report Christians to Child Protective Services for a foolish, offhand comment....and the ones who send hoards of hostile males to your page to harass you...
ns)@xy11xy Maybe you should google Dawkins, Hitchens, Stenger, Shermer, Twain (Clemens), or Dennett. Atheism is enough to tip the scales against a parent seeking child custody, despite the example set by the Christian Scientist child-killers. As for harrassment, that's de rigeur for evangelists, who by and large also believe that flat-out lying is OK by god if it's in his service.
Wanna talk about crayon? I think you mean "hordes," not "hoards." And do you really mean "males"? That's sexist.
Sigh. Why do some atheists trot out the usual suspects to defend their "faith"? I am aware of those writers, but don't revere them as you seem to...particularly Shermer and Dawkins.
Yes, I most certainly DO mean males. That the harassers are male is an observable fact...unless you believe in "The Secret", and creating your own reality.
@xy11xy Sigh. Eyeroll. Facepalm. OK, is that enough pretentious histrionics? Are we all impressed?
Don't put words in my mouth. Saying that these writers exist is not quite the same as "revering" them. They don't "defend" any " 'faith' ", they make the case for rationality as opposed to blind belief, aka faith.
OK, let's get sexist. No, I'm not one of you women who worship Oprah and believe any BS she supports, such as.....The Secret, which is wishful thinking, like your religion.
Decades ago, when I was enrolled in Prep school, they taught something starkly called "Comprehension". The lessons were valuable; though, I did not think so then.
You are not saying merely that the writers exist; you are presenting them as example of Atheist writers, who do not - in your opinion - write with crayon. That you think they do not write with crayon, implies reverence.
@xy11xy Oh dear me, I feel so common. I must confess to never having attended Prep School, Charm School, Finishing School, or any such institution. However, I feel compelled to inform you that a vast gulf exists between those writers who, to use your quaint yet cliche'd euphemism, "write with crayon" and those authors for whom I feel some degree of "reverence." In actual fact, it is quite unlikely that I feel what you would term "reverence" toward any being, be he among the quick or the dead.
Prep school doesn't correspond to charm, or finishing schools. Prep schools are typically private, as opposed to public academic institutions...that is, in the real world. In your "The Secret" world, Prep school means posh, and therefore correspond to finishing schools.
@xy11xy Aren't we having fun! If I thought prep schools, finishing schools, and charm schools were all the same, I wouldn't have listed them separately, and I think the word "pretentious" would be more accurate than "posh." I'm not sure why you're so obsessed with "The Secret," but it has a lot in common with religion--it's wishful thinking. I'm not really sure why you even brought it up.
I didn't cite any writers, I listed several. Put some serious work into your reading comprehension.
The point is, if as you say, there's a vast gulf between those writers, then why cite them all? There is nothing wrong with liking what you like...I think you need to have a good reason for doing so, a specific reason. That you trot them out wholesale, suggests blind devotion to Atheist writers.
Who knows, you might get around to reading all of them, and discover that a few of them DO write with crayon!
Well said. Featured. At first I thought the blasphemy law thing was a big joke. But then I thought the same when I heard atheists were the most hated group in the US.
@notinmyname2050 It's insanity. In America, you can believe in any god you choose, and people who believe in different gods will still respect you for believing (even though they secretly "know" you're wrong). The WORST thing anyone can do is to NOT believe in ANY god at all. That's just taking it too far for these believers to be tolerant of. "You're either delusionally WITH us, or against us." Again, it's insanity.
@TheraminTrees I live In Belgium (Europe) and I never really hated any Atheists back when I was religious. In fact I barely knew they existed. If you'd asked me I would have said yes ofcourse but I mean, we never really thought about it.
@notinmyname2050 Windows can do better than that with a $3 mic dude, and I'm saying that purely from experience. Just recommending you look into it. :)
@notinmyname2050 I'm a student in the UK: I'm sick of the smug, patronising, spiteful, elements I come across in the "atheist community", as exemplified here. The main point seems to be "you're silly" said in the most unpleasant way possible. Why does me being a Christian upset you? I'm pro-gay rights, pro-choice - why are you generalising.
Btw I don't, plenty of atheists are great, my brother's 1.
@stephiwephi I'm not a christian, but you could very easily make an argument for allowing gay rights and abortion. Jesus says to love your enemies and not to judge others. I take this to mean that Christians should be tolerant of everyone because they are not the ones who get to judge in the end, according to their belief. So yeah, imangrynow does understand his/her religion. Better than most I'd say.
Why should I let religious people push religion into my face on a daily basis & be disallowed from stating my own position? I state that I am atheist, secular, humanist, rationalist, evidence-based, open & tolerant -- then walk away from circular debates with closed-minded religious zealots (or other people with views that run counter to my evidence-based attitude). We need to say that we are happy & not to be viewed as purposeless just beacuse we are anti-religion & non-believers. Love Devxxx
Want to add that I do agree with you that we should stand up against things like blasphemy laws and keep religion from taking over the science classes or having religious imposing their beliefs on others. For those times... I'll definitely preach if necessary.
I didn't know another atheist till 19 years old when met one. The internet is a great avenue now for others to not be so alone. Enjoy your videos.
@GreatG0dOm I don't tend to bring it up much either, most of the time it simply never arises in conversations. Like you it is only when a line has been crossed when I feel the need to say anything.
Tonight at a hospital with a family member a nurse helper started with "Thank you Jesus..." while helping & prayed for my family member's renewed health. Later I commented "It is amazing that we are able to walk around given the complexity of our bodies." She said "It is a gift of god." I smiled amused and we both helped with bedpan duties. I saw no need to explain that I didn't believe in her god, even though she assumed it. I'm quite open about my atheism, but don't usually preach about it.
I wish i stumbled on your atheism site and all these videos back in high school. First of all, youtube wasn't really around then. But High School was a hard time for everyone, we are all trying to find ourselves in it. I was battling myself with religious beliefs in which i was brought to believe what my family did. I now am happy and content with my atheism lifestyle, even though my family is not. Keep up the good work
@rmj2bpresident Well, it's not my site, I just wanted to help promote it. In most cases I would advise people to only come out when they feel safe to do so, unfortunately for some that means after they've moved out of the parents home and are living independently. A shame really.
religion is bullshit. Tell me where was my soul before i was born, i can remember f*ck all. And there's no man with horns and a tail to punish me for sayin that. If there was he cant hurt me because i be dead, so, no brain no pain.
I guess some of us take the whole notion of religion and consider it trivial and once we free our minds of it, we don't give it another thought. But many great channels, like this one has shown me that we should.
@SuperDESTROYER71 It's really just about paying attention and being willing to call people out every now and then when they cross the line and start trying to legislate for their dogma.
But I would like to say that probably most closeted atheists are not even aware that there is a community for those like them. I've only been visiting this atheist community on YouTube for maybe five months now.
I've been an atheist almost my whole adult life, I'm 40 now. I've never been afraid to reveal that I am an atheist. Sometimes it ends the conversation, sometimes there is a little discussion, but never a heated one. I've grown up in the bible belt, so I know how unpopular this way of thinking can be.
@notinmyname2050 You are lucky. A big problem with people saying they are atheists is that they don't have people to fall back on. Some people like Mormons if they lose their faith will be completely disowned by their family. If you don't know anyone outside the faith you are pretty much left on your own. The other problem is keeping the peace with your family if they are fundamentalists. If you stand for atheism or are known as being against their religion you will have lots of family battle.
@notinmyname2050 On the other hand there are lots of people who are not in that situation, especially outside of 3rd world countries and the United States.
Personally, I wish I could stand up for skepticism in our society, but the cost is very great in my situation.
"coming out" as an atheist really isn't that important., especially in the presence of religious folk. all it does is cause conflict and a pointless back-and-forth war of words. atheist organizations make atheists look just like the religious.
@ZOMGKITTY21 honestly, maybe that's not a bad idea. i'm an atheist, and religion pisses me off as much as the next, but i've grown out of my argumentative phase. it's simpler that way. remember, we only live once, and our time would be better spent trying to acheive happiness for ourselves instead of pursuing the fruitless labor of religion-bashing. it doesn't get us anywhere.
@culvre Well it might not be a bad idea if you personally don't have to deal with the actions of religious lobbies. However there are women whose reproductive rights are being decided for, medical researchers being told what they can or cannot do to fight truly awful diseases and families who are torn apart because one or more members simply wont fall in line. This isn't just "religion bashing". Their personal faith is their business and as long as they keep it that way I'm fine with it.
@notinmyname2050 i agree, and i'm all for those causes because there's no rational basis to oppose them. but what do you really expect to acheive in regards to those causes? we are despised and greatly outnumbered. there's nothing we can do, and i have to imagine that deep down most atheists know that. we live in a time where change might be just around the corner, but it's not atheists that will precipitate it. sometimes i think atheists would rather just be right, more than anything.
@culvre I expect if enough people take some personal responsibility for the state of the world we can make changes for the better. It used to be the case that teaching evolution in the US would get you arrested, that changed because people fought it and won. Same with gay marriage in several states. Any time I hear people say there's nothing we can do I wonder how it is that they are so blind to all the things that HAVE been done.
@notinmyname2050 i'm just trying to illustrate how we are viewed. atheists organizations will be dismissed outright, i am sure of that. every time i see something on a major news channel about an atheist doing this or that, without fail it's treated with contempt. just recently, the president of some organization (can't recall which one) was railing against the crossbeam rubble of the world trade center and how it looked like a crucifix. he was going on and on about how it shouldn't be...
included in the new WTC monument. the things he was saying were irrelevant, idiotic, and inane. these things will never be taken seriously. real change is going to come from within other people, as it always has. or things will simply be deemed unconstitutional, which is fine by me.
@culvre I don't religion bash. I do stand up when people try to shove it down my throat. It's made me happy to finally admit that I'm an atheist, and tell people. Don't get me wrong, I don't go out of my way but I've told a few friends. Being honest about it has made me happy.
="coming out" as an atheist really isn't that important., especially in the presence of religious folk. =
On the contrary. The most poorest people are living in a religious country? And instead of losing time on prayer they could actually do something real change their situation, by using and developing technology.
The Catholic pope could wipe out hungry and poverty on this planet with the money he is sitting on. But instead of doing something he just sits there and prays. .
@sjuas690 luckily it seems that no one is stupid enough t actually try and bring any prosecutions, but it is long past time for religious references to be scrubbed from our country's legal doctrines.
I always say to my sister her superstitions are a load of rubbish and shes like how can I know and comment on such things and I'm like because they're ridiculous
I am convinced that when here in the Netherlands, where I live, that if they ask every person what their religion is, that many people will fill in None when officially they are still noted as religious in the current government database.
Because its takes some effort to sign yourself out, most people dont even care.
I am an Atheist. My bff made the mistake of telling me on the weekend that she doesn't believe "we came from monkeys". I told her science is not an OPINION it is FACT and because she is not a scientist she does not get to offer an opinion. And it is not a conspiracy... all the information is there go read/research and if you don't understand it, that’s ok! Say “I don't know”. Don't say I don't ‘believe’. That is religious crap. There is no ‘belief’ in science.
@tanyavs1 I usually respond by pointing out the difference between faith and trust. Faith is belief without evidence or direct knowledge. Trust is based on merit and previous experience. I trust that science will weed out most bad ideas because of its inarguable history of doing so.
@tanyavs1 No scientist believes we came from monkeys man. Your best friend is correct in that statement if that is all she said. We share a common ancestor with primates which is something entirely different.
I know. I tried to explain that. It is painful trying to explain that to someone who doesn't understand because they have never bothered to google it or read a science book. I love my bff. But she is wrong. She is one of those "why do we still have monkeys" and "why don't primates turn into human" types. No science, just beliefs.
Also, the entire conversation had to be summed up to fit into the character limit. It wasn't meant to be a true statement.
I was always a Atheist. My parents gave me access to every religion they knew of, and told me to decide. I didn't much like fairy-tales as a kid though. =3
What an excellent argument! Your delivery is always first rate, and a joy to listen to! You point out an excellent political reason for coming out as an Atheist! But coming out in whatever way one needs to do so is always liberating and personally rewarding!.
Many friends of mine who belong to Christian faiths simply choose not to think about religion, nor ask themselves questions. They really don't believe! They need to see this video series.
I *do* wish people knew more about Greek myth. Ancient Greeks were happy to live with the ambiguity that Thebans told one story about Dionysos and Cretans another, and the individual could make up his own mind about such things (myth, metaphor, history, embellishment, fiction...) without fear of apostasy. (And I wish *I* knew more about the Norse and the Egyptian.) For me the problem is really the bloody-minded literalism of the succesive Abrahamic faiths...
Greetings from a Brazilian atheist who has just come out.
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TrumpetCallofGodLT 2 months ago
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01375855885 2 months ago
@01375855885 Are YOU joking? Does he fucking look like he's joking? This is an awesome video, btw.
ghostsade3 1 month ago
in Norway over 90% of the country are members of the state church including me but it is only 11% them who actually believe in god.
the only reason i am a member of the state church is because it is a tradition.
i personal hate people who can believe in a fairy tale like the bible.
the reason I hate Christianity so much is because in the past they have killed so many people and then just saying it was in the name of god.
so f##k you Christians!!!!!!!
lnagh31 3 months ago
@lnagh31 Scandinavia ftw !!!
the most secular countries in the world.. with the happiest people, higher life expectancy, low crime rates and the list goes on and on :)
icchiism 1 month ago
@lnagh31 you must have gone through a lot to have so much hate...
icedwater 1 month ago
One of the reasons I have made any youtube videos for my channel is the fact that I'm afraid someone in my community will see my face and know I'm an atheist. There are lots of religious bigots here.
endthedisease 4 months ago
Do they realy have anti blasphemy laws in ireland?
That's in Europe! The civilized part of the western world!
I am so ashamed... we are getting just as bad as america!
Just yesterday, I was offered a bible at my university, supposedly a beackon of reason and logic. And yet I am bothered with their fairytales....
A disgrace to mankind!
ImaginaryMdA 5 months ago
Great video!
enalopez26 5 months ago
great to see a fellow irishman making statements like yours, thanks man, I'm quite happy to say i am an atheist
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:( I am 16 and I just told my mom I am an Atheist...she cried. She gave me the "what if your wrong" and the "you will be saved soon". During that time I felt so bad for her. I feel more free now. Please "closet atheist". Please "come out" it's very important!
RebelManCam 5 months ago
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well.. what if she's wrong..?
it's best to be Agnostic. that's my opinion.
IAmHernandoChandra 5 months ago
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Yeah, but I already told her I was an Agnostic-Atheist. I have a LACK of belief and therefore I am an Atheist and I believe God is unknown...making me an Agnostic. I have to piece them together.
RebelManCam 5 months ago
awesome!! ;)
tl627pts 5 months ago
yeah blasphemy shouldnt be a crime, its technically different than discrimination. isn't denying the existence of god blasphemy?
Huzzawful 5 months ago
I was born in a family that was a first generation where nobody went to church. So I was an Atheist growing up but I never really was consciously aware of this label.
The topic just never was something which concerned us growing up... that is until I left home...
I have noticed that most of the people who are the loudest voices of Atheism are deconverted Christians... Why is that?
batfly 6 months ago
@batfly because christians were trained to spread their word, the good word of the lord as they would put it. and after knowing how wrong that is, these people who have already been exposed to public speaking bring that skill in connecting to other people but this time, bearing the real truth, rationality, evidence, science, just plain truth. As ex-christians, they know what they used to believe and having known that, they want to make a change and make their fellow religious people think again.
hvhfyjtdhf 6 months ago
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So in other words... the X Christian Atheist will never know a life completely devoid of God... They will never have a childhood such as mine where I didn't have to pray every night or fear what a God thinks of me.
WOW! THAT SUCKS!
batfly 6 months ago
@batfly Thoughtful question! Perhaps the answer is that they have seen the enemy of atheism and want to point out who and where it is? Just a guess on my part. Many folks who grew up being indoctrinated by the faithful into the fairy tales and mythology, we saw our close friends, sisters and brothers being taken-in by the giant beast, and want now to protest and raise our voices in anger and despair.
awreslr2 6 months ago
A very good video. You've presented your argument very reasonably and thoughtfully. Well done!
sailcat9 6 months ago
How true. I have come out as an atheist and wear the National Secular badge.
I write to my MP but although I get a n ice letter in return nothing seems to be done.
fulfilled123 6 months ago
Blasphemy? No matter what you say I can say I believe in a religion (which I'll just make up at that moment) that considers that blasphemy and thus sue you. Even for saying "hi" or "and" or "yes/no". Who is stupid enough to make "blasphemy" laws.
fablan6 6 months ago
@fablan6 Your question is easily answered. Who would be stupid enough to make blasphemy laws... The religious.
TheAnubisDrake 6 months ago
Definitely clicked this cuz I thought it was Coughlan
TauLambdaBeta 6 months ago
Your accent is confusing... You sound German-Irish. lol Great video.
EdgePitSwing 6 months ago
It takes courage to stand up as a non-believer precisely because there are potentially serious consequences.
bjjolley 6 months ago
The office I work at has 1 of Theologian =my boss, 1 of Bible studying Christian, 4 of Atheists Myself included) I live in Australia and feel for countries like Ireland who have it hard in coming out. Hope it changes sooner than later.
benaberry 6 months ago
Their is a video on youtube called The Price of Atheism. Ever since I saw that video I began to think that perhaps it is best to keep my lack of faith a secrete. I have only told people that I know will except me as an atheist, and I go to websites were I can remain anonymous to express my real beliefs or lack of faith.
o1993 6 months ago
Nice vid, just subbed.
Cheers.
luisdez81 6 months ago
How do you think I feel, man? I live in the US, where most likely the next president will be a Christian Dominionist.
thebigJ1er 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 I realize you're correct about that. Sadly most people still believe that the only answer to their unknown knowledge is a supreme being. Instead of doing just a little research to find some of the answers themselves. Most of the unknown and religious answers have perfectly scientific answers to them.
Gnurk 6 months ago
I cannot tell you the number of times I have had a xian tell me, " I have never heard anyone say what you have said against the Lord, or my religion". I reply, 'Well, it's about time you did.". Xians need to get out more. ; )
yeshuahfullofit 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 I was traveling down a road in county meath back in the 80's. A man waved to myself and my grandfather so I beaped the horn and waved to the man. I was an American on holiday in your country. My grandfather told me the man was an Atheist and no one around there spoke to him. Little did he know that I myself was also an Atheist. My how things have changed in Ireland! Education and critical thinking has almost destroyed the catholic churches grip on the Irish.
somethingdiffereable 6 months ago
As far as people still believing in magical thinking goes, you might be interested in this.
EnemyofCredulity 6 months ago
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TheBmoreBrandon 6 months ago
Theists are like antimatter... they are attracted to all that is rational and beautiful in this world, universe and life and try to DESTROY it. There is absolutely no diplomatic discourse involved when dealing with a Theist...in my experience.
TheBmoreBrandon 6 months ago
loved this video. you made some excellent points with real insight and eloquence. made me think.
REALITY2point0 6 months ago
you had me at o´connor...
managarm1349 6 months ago
Hunny move to Europe, I'm not even sure we still got christians here.
Socika14 6 months ago
@Socika14 that makes me think that america was the worst mistake in human history =). they moved away and got left behind in human evolution. thankfully a few of us over here are still trying to evolve to better beings!
goaliedude32 6 months ago
@Socika14
We have. At least where I live ( Portugal ) there's still people who believe that Christ existed and all the other religious stuff. But they ain't "bible-belt" religious people. Not trying to presume there's no such thing as a portuguese bible-thumper, though. I just don't remember ever having seen or heard of such a thing here in Portugal.
rpaslux 6 months ago
If I wanted to start up an Athiest Organization, where I live....
I would be tarred and feathered, beaten , if not worse....god bless america..stupid ignorant people...I guess they call it the bible belt for a reason.
CecilDark 6 months ago
@CecilDark I have no doubt I'd lose my job, at the very least. But we do have a meetup here, and your town can't be much worse than ours. No, really, it's bad. But I also know better than to put my face up here.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
The Abo will wave crystal and work a healing.
The Abo will testify that vaccine is deadly.
Stuff it, unexamined racist.
WetlandsRemediation 6 months ago
What's the religious climate like in Ireland compared to other countries? I know a large percentage of the population is roman catholic. Assuming you have any point of reference, would you say it's harder to come out as an atheist in Ireland than it is in America?
smthngdffrnt 6 months ago
thought i must add:
My name is Jim and I absolutely and totally deny the holy spirit!
(Luke 12:10)
(Mark 3:29)
(Matthew 12:31-32)
Therealmiracleworker 6 months ago
Religious text is a set of linear rules set by a like minded minority which they believed was for the greater good, but through it's narrow boundaries of right and wrong has caused confusion, then anger and thus detachment. Christianity should be charity and forgiveness, yet it has spawned social climbing, bigotry and sexual perversion, all wrapped up in currency. It's never been about morality, it's only ever been about money.
jonnyvivid 6 months ago
@crusheroftheist LOL SO True....I always want to say "Ok then, define a TRUE christian, cause it seems to me that even though you're all reading the same cult guidebook, there's still thousands of different sects (nevermind the fact that there's even differing opinions within the same sects). Which one is the correct one? After all, if only one of them is TRUE, then aren't the rest of you wasting your time just to end up in hell anyway?" Silly Christians, TRUTH is for THINKERS!
nightmathzombieethan 6 months ago
Its almost like you are trying to stop people believing what they WANT to believe in.
ThatEmmetGuy 6 months ago
@ThatEmmetGuy
First, he's encouraging atheists to be open. How does that stop people from doing anything?
Second, what do you honestly think of your own phrasing - "what they WANT to believe in" ?
infideluxe 6 months ago
@ThatEmmetGuy No, not really. You are always free to believe anything you like as long as you don't require laws be adopted that will be imposed on the general population supporting your particular delusion. What atheists particularly would like for you to do is examine closely and thoroughly why you choose to believe something without any evidence for it. What supports your beliefs other than wishful thinking?
RhondaH 6 months ago
You're an inspiration to an aspiring video blogger like myself. Thanks for the friendly comment on my video post, and I look forward to seeing more of your posts as well.
mwhaynes1 6 months ago
@crusheroftheist They must have been "good " christians. Funny how WWJD usually seems to translate to WWJ Disapprove of, or Who WJ Hate?. I think a lot of Christians miss the whole "Turn the other cheek" part, and the "Judge not lest ye be judged" part as well.
nightmathzombieethan 6 months ago
that was very well put
GeniusAtheist 6 months ago
..fair enough, NIMN(re support of other Atheists). But, what if that atheist is a pedophile, or rapist, or white supremacist...do you really want to support them if those beliefs run counter to your own?
What I'm asking is, is Atheism alone enough. I mean, after we get it all settled that we are non-believers, what next? The next question might be: Do you have sex with children?
If the answer is yes, then I think that would be the end of the conversation.
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Of course atheism alone isn't enough. Atheism is the answer to only one thing, 'Do you believe in God(s)?' Even if the entire world were to give up religion tomorrow we would still have problems with all the things you listed. The problem is many religions encourage the kind of fuzzy thinking and reverse moralising that many of these people use to excuse such actions.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050
I strongly disagree that religion is what encourages fuzzy thinking overall, or fuzzy thinking with regard to abuse and racism. I know that that is the prevailing opinion among YT atheists, but there is no solid evidence to support it, (direct causal link between religion and abuse). There are only fuzzy links.
I think excuses are found within any belief system to justify abuse.
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Well I hope you can tell from my last reply that I am not one of those people who try to suggest a direct causal link. Personally I think that in some cases they are shared symptoms of a larger problem. For instance if you look at the correlation between crime and religiosity you will see that the two appear related. I think it's ridiculous to suggest that being religious encourages crime, rather the shared cause is increased poverty levels that breed feelings of desperation.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050
..right. So it's desperation because of poverty that is closer to a cause for crime.
The heated rhetoric from many Atheists concerns me. I sometimes enjoy a little trash talk myself...but, I'm concerned about who my audience is. I don't want someone on the edge(paranoia) to take my words to heart and decide to "deal" with Christians, or Muslims or Right Wingers... I don't want to stir that filthy pot.
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Militant theists blow things up and murder people. Militant atheists? They write books.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever VERY STRONGLY WORDED BOOKS!
laserindie 6 months ago
@laserindie That reminds me--I saw a "new" Hitchens essay collection--can't remember what it's called.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever
..not the ones I've seen...they for damn sure aren't writing any books; well, maybe in crayon. And then there's the hostile Photoshoper's and their head switcheroos....and the ones who report Christians to Child Protective Services for a foolish, offhand comment....and the ones who send hoards of hostile males to your page to harass you...
xy11xy 6 months ago
ns)@xy11xy Maybe you should google Dawkins, Hitchens, Stenger, Shermer, Twain (Clemens), or Dennett. Atheism is enough to tip the scales against a parent seeking child custody, despite the example set by the Christian Scientist child-killers. As for harrassment, that's de rigeur for evangelists, who by and large also believe that flat-out lying is OK by god if it's in his service.
Wanna talk about crayon? I think you mean "hordes," not "hoards." And do you really mean "males"? That's sexist.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever
Sigh. Why do some atheists trot out the usual suspects to defend their "faith"? I am aware of those writers, but don't revere them as you seem to...particularly Shermer and Dawkins.
Yes, I most certainly DO mean males. That the harassers are male is an observable fact...unless you believe in "The Secret", and creating your own reality.
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Sigh. Eyeroll. Facepalm. OK, is that enough pretentious histrionics? Are we all impressed?
Don't put words in my mouth. Saying that these writers exist is not quite the same as "revering" them. They don't "defend" any " 'faith' ", they make the case for rationality as opposed to blind belief, aka faith.
OK, let's get sexist. No, I'm not one of you women who worship Oprah and believe any BS she supports, such as.....The Secret, which is wishful thinking, like your religion.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever
Decades ago, when I was enrolled in Prep school, they taught something starkly called "Comprehension". The lessons were valuable; though, I did not think so then.
You are not saying merely that the writers exist; you are presenting them as example of Atheist writers, who do not - in your opinion - write with crayon. That you think they do not write with crayon, implies reverence.
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Oh dear me, I feel so common. I must confess to never having attended Prep School, Charm School, Finishing School, or any such institution. However, I feel compelled to inform you that a vast gulf exists between those writers who, to use your quaint yet cliche'd euphemism, "write with crayon" and those authors for whom I feel some degree of "reverence." In actual fact, it is quite unlikely that I feel what you would term "reverence" toward any being, be he among the quick or the dead.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever
Prep school doesn't correspond to charm, or finishing schools. Prep schools are typically private, as opposed to public academic institutions...that is, in the real world. In your "The Secret" world, Prep school means posh, and therefore correspond to finishing schools.
Don't run away from your love now... embrace it!
xy11xy 6 months ago
@xy11xy Aren't we having fun! If I thought prep schools, finishing schools, and charm schools were all the same, I wouldn't have listed them separately, and I think the word "pretentious" would be more accurate than "posh." I'm not sure why you're so obsessed with "The Secret," but it has a lot in common with religion--it's wishful thinking. I'm not really sure why you even brought it up.
I didn't cite any writers, I listed several. Put some serious work into your reading comprehension.
tctheunbeliever 5 months ago
@xy11xy Or to put it another way, you're full of shit.
tctheunbeliever 6 months ago
@tctheunbeliever
Fine, whatever.
The point is, if as you say, there's a vast gulf between those writers, then why cite them all? There is nothing wrong with liking what you like...I think you need to have a good reason for doing so, a specific reason. That you trot them out wholesale, suggests blind devotion to Atheist writers.
Who knows, you might get around to reading all of them, and discover that a few of them DO write with crayon!
xy11xy 6 months ago
Act as counterbalance...
I think if Atheism seriously believes itself a counterbalance, then the effect, or outcome of that action should be measurable...
xy11xy 6 months ago
Well said. Featured. At first I thought the blasphemy law thing was a big joke. But then I thought the same when I heard atheists were the most hated group in the US.
TheraminTrees 6 months ago 14
@TheraminTrees Cheers TT. I sometimes find it hard to believe too.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago 4
@notinmyname2050 It's insanity. In America, you can believe in any god you choose, and people who believe in different gods will still respect you for believing (even though they secretly "know" you're wrong). The WORST thing anyone can do is to NOT believe in ANY god at all. That's just taking it too far for these believers to be tolerant of. "You're either delusionally WITH us, or against us." Again, it's insanity.
SubconsciousGatherer 6 months ago
@SubconsciousGatherer Good point. I think it's because atheists make them feel a little embarrassed about their childish superstitious beliefs.
AirplaneRider 6 months ago
@TheraminTrees They really are ? You got to be kidding me.
ForYeensSake 6 months ago
@ForYeensSake They were a few years ago. I hear scientologists have since inherited that title.
TheraminTrees 6 months ago
@TheraminTrees I live In Belgium (Europe) and I never really hated any Atheists back when I was religious. In fact I barely knew they existed. If you'd asked me I would have said yes ofcourse but I mean, we never really thought about it.
ForYeensSake 6 months ago
@TheraminTrees Are atheist really the most hated group in the US? Wow, my country is pretty fucking dumb if so.
xxsk8m8xx 6 months ago
why do you sound like you are under water??
Therealmiracleworker 6 months ago
@Therealmiracleworker Cheap audio software
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 fair enough :o)
Therealmiracleworker 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 low bit rate audio encoding, even cheap software should be able to do higher bit rates.
narco73 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 Windows can do better than that with a $3 mic dude, and I'm saying that purely from experience. Just recommending you look into it. :)
ivolol 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 I'm a student in the UK: I'm sick of the smug, patronising, spiteful, elements I come across in the "atheist community", as exemplified here. The main point seems to be "you're silly" said in the most unpleasant way possible. Why does me being a Christian upset you? I'm pro-gay rights, pro-choice - why are you generalising.
Btw I don't, plenty of atheists are great, my brother's 1.
imangrynow 5 months ago
@imangrynow you obviously dont understand your own religion if you are pro gay rights and pro choice
stephiwephi 4 months ago 9
@stephiwephi I'm not a christian, but you could very easily make an argument for allowing gay rights and abortion. Jesus says to love your enemies and not to judge others. I take this to mean that Christians should be tolerant of everyone because they are not the ones who get to judge in the end, according to their belief. So yeah, imangrynow does understand his/her religion. Better than most I'd say.
ull90 6 days ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@desolatedeserts Thank you, I hope you enjoy my other videos.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
Why should I let religious people push religion into my face on a daily basis & be disallowed from stating my own position? I state that I am atheist, secular, humanist, rationalist, evidence-based, open & tolerant -- then walk away from circular debates with closed-minded religious zealots (or other people with views that run counter to my evidence-based attitude). We need to say that we are happy & not to be viewed as purposeless just beacuse we are anti-religion & non-believers. Love Devxxx
drdeveril 6 months ago
@drdeveril The circular debates get rather tiresome, knowing when to eject yourself from them is essential for maintaining your sanity.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
I'm proud to be an atheist.
screamingpiano 6 months ago
Want to add that I do agree with you that we should stand up against things like blasphemy laws and keep religion from taking over the science classes or having religious imposing their beliefs on others. For those times... I'll definitely preach if necessary.
I didn't know another atheist till 19 years old when met one. The internet is a great avenue now for others to not be so alone. Enjoy your videos.
GreatG0dOm 6 months ago
@GreatG0dOm I don't tend to bring it up much either, most of the time it simply never arises in conversations. Like you it is only when a line has been crossed when I feel the need to say anything.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 hay i wondered if you read the book"gods debris" its really interesting and its free online. it was written by the dilbert guy
telekatron 6 months ago
Tonight at a hospital with a family member a nurse helper started with "Thank you Jesus..." while helping & prayed for my family member's renewed health. Later I commented "It is amazing that we are able to walk around given the complexity of our bodies." She said "It is a gift of god." I smiled amused and we both helped with bedpan duties. I saw no need to explain that I didn't believe in her god, even though she assumed it. I'm quite open about my atheism, but don't usually preach about it.
GreatG0dOm 6 months ago
I wish i stumbled on your atheism site and all these videos back in high school. First of all, youtube wasn't really around then. But High School was a hard time for everyone, we are all trying to find ourselves in it. I was battling myself with religious beliefs in which i was brought to believe what my family did. I now am happy and content with my atheism lifestyle, even though my family is not. Keep up the good work
rmj2bpresident 6 months ago
@rmj2bpresident Well, it's not my site, I just wanted to help promote it. In most cases I would advise people to only come out when they feel safe to do so, unfortunately for some that means after they've moved out of the parents home and are living independently. A shame really.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@MrNo0nekares
Religious much?
toulouse666 6 months ago
Excellent video.
Sarahon06 6 months ago
@Sarahon06 Thanks.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
religion is bullshit. Tell me where was my soul before i was born, i can remember f*ck all. And there's no man with horns and a tail to punish me for sayin that. If there was he cant hurt me because i be dead, so, no brain no pain.
7oy 6 months ago
@7oy You can find a great Sam Harris statement on the absurdity of the soul here;
watch?v=NQLypwgqefc
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050
Thanks! That is a great video, like this one. Keep up the great work!
7oy 6 months ago
0:20 "in a world".... no, it is no such world. Fortunately there are countries, where most people are quite rational.
SeltsamerAttraktor 6 months ago
Yes you should tell your freinds family and pastor so that they can help get you back on the right track and out of the evil of atheism.
LiberalsUtopian 6 months ago
Atheist testimony? :/
GluteusIlluminatus 6 months ago
@GluteusIlluminatus No, just encouragement for people who have yet to come out and state that they no longer believe what they once did.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
Lol, you would be called O'Connor and be Irish, wouldn't you?!
biggingeryeti 6 months ago
@biggingeryeti Second most common name in the country, after Murphy.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 It would have been so awesome if you had been called Murphy O'Connor! Keep the Celt flag flying brother!
biggingeryeti 6 months ago
I guess some of us take the whole notion of religion and consider it trivial and once we free our minds of it, we don't give it another thought. But many great channels, like this one has shown me that we should.
SuperDESTROYER71 6 months ago
@SuperDESTROYER71 It's really just about paying attention and being willing to call people out every now and then when they cross the line and start trying to legislate for their dogma.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
But I would like to say that probably most closeted atheists are not even aware that there is a community for those like them. I've only been visiting this atheist community on YouTube for maybe five months now.
SuperDESTROYER71 6 months ago
I've been an atheist almost my whole adult life, I'm 40 now. I've never been afraid to reveal that I am an atheist. Sometimes it ends the conversation, sometimes there is a little discussion, but never a heated one. I've grown up in the bible belt, so I know how unpopular this way of thinking can be.
SuperDESTROYER71 6 months ago
Good vid.
Sound reasoning
You're a very persuasive speaker.
rollofnickles 6 months ago
@rollofnickles Thank you.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
You have an awesome accent and use just as awesome logic and reason.
ItsEasyIfYouThink 6 months ago
@ItsEasyIfYouThink Thank you, I'm glad you think so.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@crusheroftheist I'm sorry to hear that, I was lucky enough to grow up in a fairly tolerant family and community.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 So not in Northern Ireland, then?
biggingeryeti 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 You are lucky. A big problem with people saying they are atheists is that they don't have people to fall back on. Some people like Mormons if they lose their faith will be completely disowned by their family. If you don't know anyone outside the faith you are pretty much left on your own. The other problem is keeping the peace with your family if they are fundamentalists. If you stand for atheism or are known as being against their religion you will have lots of family battle.
RuinSonic 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 On the other hand there are lots of people who are not in that situation, especially outside of 3rd world countries and the United States.
Personally, I wish I could stand up for skepticism in our society, but the cost is very great in my situation.
RuinSonic 6 months ago
@thesumerkidz feel free
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
"coming out" as an atheist really isn't that important., especially in the presence of religious folk. all it does is cause conflict and a pointless back-and-forth war of words. atheist organizations make atheists look just like the religious.
culvre 6 months ago
@culvre So we just stay silent and do nothing? Seriously, just wondering what you think should be done.
ZOMGKITTY21 6 months ago
@ZOMGKITTY21 honestly, maybe that's not a bad idea. i'm an atheist, and religion pisses me off as much as the next, but i've grown out of my argumentative phase. it's simpler that way. remember, we only live once, and our time would be better spent trying to acheive happiness for ourselves instead of pursuing the fruitless labor of religion-bashing. it doesn't get us anywhere.
culvre 6 months ago
@culvre Well it might not be a bad idea if you personally don't have to deal with the actions of religious lobbies. However there are women whose reproductive rights are being decided for, medical researchers being told what they can or cannot do to fight truly awful diseases and families who are torn apart because one or more members simply wont fall in line. This isn't just "religion bashing". Their personal faith is their business and as long as they keep it that way I'm fine with it.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 i agree, and i'm all for those causes because there's no rational basis to oppose them. but what do you really expect to acheive in regards to those causes? we are despised and greatly outnumbered. there's nothing we can do, and i have to imagine that deep down most atheists know that. we live in a time where change might be just around the corner, but it's not atheists that will precipitate it. sometimes i think atheists would rather just be right, more than anything.
culvre 6 months ago
@culvre I expect if enough people take some personal responsibility for the state of the world we can make changes for the better. It used to be the case that teaching evolution in the US would get you arrested, that changed because people fought it and won. Same with gay marriage in several states. Any time I hear people say there's nothing we can do I wonder how it is that they are so blind to all the things that HAVE been done.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 i'm just trying to illustrate how we are viewed. atheists organizations will be dismissed outright, i am sure of that. every time i see something on a major news channel about an atheist doing this or that, without fail it's treated with contempt. just recently, the president of some organization (can't recall which one) was railing against the crossbeam rubble of the world trade center and how it looked like a crucifix. he was going on and on about how it shouldn't be...
culvre 6 months ago
included in the new WTC monument. the things he was saying were irrelevant, idiotic, and inane. these things will never be taken seriously. real change is going to come from within other people, as it always has. or things will simply be deemed unconstitutional, which is fine by me.
culvre 6 months ago
@culvre I don't religion bash. I do stand up when people try to shove it down my throat. It's made me happy to finally admit that I'm an atheist, and tell people. Don't get me wrong, I don't go out of my way but I've told a few friends. Being honest about it has made me happy.
ZOMGKITTY21 6 months ago
@culvre
="coming out" as an atheist really isn't that important., especially in the presence of religious folk. =
On the contrary. The most poorest people are living in a religious country? And instead of losing time on prayer they could actually do something real change their situation, by using and developing technology.
The Catholic pope could wipe out hungry and poverty on this planet with the money he is sitting on. But instead of doing something he just sits there and prays. .
obaeyens 6 months ago
@obaeyens i'm not saying religion isn't corrupt and useless, but it's not as simple as you're making it out to be.
culvre 6 months ago
If the universe is 13.5 billion years old how can this be the 21st century :-/
twistedbass15 6 months ago
@twistedbass15 21st Century CE.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 CE ?
twistedbass15 6 months ago
@twistedbass15 Current Era
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 Ta. Cracking vid, well said.
twistedbass15 6 months ago
IRISH BLASPHEMY LAW !!! - JESUS FUCKING CHRIST !!! - WHAT HAPPENED TO FREE SPEECH ?
sjuas690 6 months ago
@sjuas690 luckily it seems that no one is stupid enough t actually try and bring any prosecutions, but it is long past time for religious references to be scrubbed from our country's legal doctrines.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
I always say to my sister her superstitions are a load of rubbish and shes like how can I know and comment on such things and I'm like because they're ridiculous
Chrisindapurplehouse 6 months ago
@Chrisindapurplehouse The burden of proof seems to be a difficult concept for many people.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
god is a shit and so is jesus. The 10 commandments are a complete joke.
AtheistCanada 6 months ago
@AtheistCanada Agreed, you would think that a truly benign deity would make sure "Thou shalt not rape" would come before "Keep holy the Sabbath"
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
hell exists..im here now
enott93 6 months ago
@enott93 well, its not that bad some of the time. plus hell is where all the interesting people would go if it were real.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
I am convinced that when here in the Netherlands, where I live, that if they ask every person what their religion is, that many people will fill in None when officially they are still noted as religious in the current government database.
Because its takes some effort to sign yourself out, most people dont even care.
SIC66SIC66 6 months ago
@SIC66SIC66 We have similar issues here. Though in Ireland's case many people still mark catholic out of habit even if they no longer practice.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
Ain't that the truth...
rozeboosje 6 months ago
I am an Atheist. My bff made the mistake of telling me on the weekend that she doesn't believe "we came from monkeys". I told her science is not an OPINION it is FACT and because she is not a scientist she does not get to offer an opinion. And it is not a conspiracy... all the information is there go read/research and if you don't understand it, that’s ok! Say “I don't know”. Don't say I don't ‘believe’. That is religious crap. There is no ‘belief’ in science.
tanyavs1 6 months ago
@tanyavs1 I usually respond by pointing out the difference between faith and trust. Faith is belief without evidence or direct knowledge. Trust is based on merit and previous experience. I trust that science will weed out most bad ideas because of its inarguable history of doing so.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@tanyavs1 No scientist believes we came from monkeys man. Your best friend is correct in that statement if that is all she said. We share a common ancestor with primates which is something entirely different.
TheLuckySaGe 6 months ago
@TheLuckySaGe
I know. I tried to explain that. It is painful trying to explain that to someone who doesn't understand because they have never bothered to google it or read a science book. I love my bff. But she is wrong. She is one of those "why do we still have monkeys" and "why don't primates turn into human" types. No science, just beliefs.
Also, the entire conversation had to be summed up to fit into the character limit. It wasn't meant to be a true statement.
tanyavs1 6 months ago
Ascend, graduate, qualify, arrive, awaken but not "come out" as an atheist.
nilbud 6 months ago
@nilbud I'm not sure I follow. :/
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
@notinmyname2050 Coming out is gay.
nilbud 6 months ago
I was always a Atheist. My parents gave me access to every religion they knew of, and told me to decide. I didn't much like fairy-tales as a kid though. =3
Dimitriexeno 6 months ago
@Dimitriexeno I plan on doing the same for my daughter.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
im a father, an athiest and a homo? Atleast you sound like one.
erdal0 6 months ago
@erdal0 Obvious troll is obvious....and blocked
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
What an excellent argument! Your delivery is always first rate, and a joy to listen to! You point out an excellent political reason for coming out as an Atheist! But coming out in whatever way one needs to do so is always liberating and personally rewarding!.
Many friends of mine who belong to Christian faiths simply choose not to think about religion, nor ask themselves questions. They really don't believe! They need to see this video series.
Congrats, once again on 5000 subs, on to 50,000!
awreslr2 6 months ago
@awreslr2 Feel free to share them and thank you for your continuing support and kind words.
notinmyname2050 6 months ago
Good vid. Excellent work.
I *do* wish people knew more about Greek myth. Ancient Greeks were happy to live with the ambiguity that Thebans told one story about Dionysos and Cretans another, and the individual could make up his own mind about such things (myth, metaphor, history, embellishment, fiction...) without fear of apostasy. (And I wish *I* knew more about the Norse and the Egyptian.) For me the problem is really the bloody-minded literalism of the succesive Abrahamic faiths...
ThePeaceableKingdom 6 months ago 2