New Ask An Infidel Segment

[supersmash43]

He looks like one of the most obnxious creationist know as croadwarrior although he obviously isn't that guy.

[dilawer321]

hahahahahaha "infidel guy" lool haha

[a012345]

Cuz that guy is obviously making atheism all about Islamic hate. In fact, most atheist can call less about any particular religion.

[BenJankins]

arent you that guy that cried on national tv? Wifeswap i think was the show.

[a012345]

Why the name infidel guy?

[usefulmusic]

Who is Reginald V. Finlay junior?

[LittleSparkForJebus]

Timely video!

Question:

I've been asked an awful lot lately by my christian relatives what I think about "laminin", the protein in our cells that is supposedly shaped like a cross (in schematic form anyways) and is claimed to be a kind of "fingerprint" of God's design in our bodies. I'm not impressed by the idea and I'm equally unimpressed by Louie Giglio, the evangelist preacher who's pushing this whole idea, but I still wouldn't mind seeing an experienced skeptic refute it. Thanks!

[rotcafarg]

You could look throughout the human body at different levels of magnification and find all kinds of shapes that you could consider to be symbols of every god imaginable, or symbols of any other idea.

For example I be there is something in there that's crescent shaped: does that make Islam true? DNA is corkscrew shaped: does that Bacchus the god of wine the true god?

We are pattern seeking animals. We have evolved an instinct to assume intention in things around us. We see a face in the moon.

[gaga5000]

Question (grandconjunct): has it crossed your miserable little mind that maybe the evidence against God is every single hour of every single day, squishing the creationist argument and also; have you ever stopped. thinked. and realised that there is mountains and mountains of evidence that suggests evolution. It is practically no longer a theory, unlike religion which is classified as a faith (belief in something despite no evidence or proof). PWNED!.

[GamerGuy51]

it is not a 'theory' in literal terms, in science a 'theory' is all but fact, look at the "theory" of gravity, its not called the "fact" of gravity....food for thought

[grandconjunct]

Question : How many times must your studio be struck with lightning before you consider the possibility that God could be sending you a message ?

[candyjunkie101]

there is no god you fucking dumb ass

[sarjaho]

What message is God sending with the lightning? I don't know know, but he is still on the air.

[solforvida]

god loves you, don't be dumb, don't go to hell...get saved :)

[OTknights666]

the point is that you dont have any evidence for that. P.S. Saved from what? Hell? Who sends you there?

[luca82]

What are your thoughts on Ayn Rand and Objectivism?

P.S Are you gonna be at TAM London?

[swyft187]

Questions supposed to be asked on the website or in this channel? or both?

[swyft187]

Can you suppose a meaningful, cosmological and reasonable purpose for existence without using opinions, assumptions or metaphors?

Obviously, it would be idiotic of me to suggest such a thing is possible without the use of such inferences (isn't that what religion is about?) but then why go about shattering beliefs if you can't? Why not just stick to explaining simply what religion really is?

Personally, I prefer to accept the finality on the subject of deities as cheapening and retarded.

[swyft187]

*Can you give (not suppose)*

That would make the question a trick question, sorry. :D

[kilroy1964]

Kudos IG! Love you man!

[bakari45]

Great idea, Reggie. Good to see you still kicking out the knowledge.

[takingtheblade]

This is a great idea.

[xdcmagicker]

hey reg,

glad you are still going strong

[saxquiz]

Did you decide to join the Army?

[BrettLoveAndPeace]

Did you turn your back on God because you`re a nigger and you`re going to Hell no matter what you do or are you just stupid and want to insult people?

[stickhorse1134]

glad to see you back reggie.

[ImaGoofyGooberYEAH]

How do you deal with the bad reputation people like Madalyn Murray O'Hair give us atheists?

Also, how do you control your anger when you hear bozo's like Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly attack the character of atheists, and make up fake statistics about the number of atheists?

[Look2Logic]

Do you believe in (or can you argue for) the existence of free will (i.e. the ability to choose independent of the bio-chemical reactions in ones brain)?

If NO, how do you account for a genuine morality/ethics (i.e. we can punish others for their immoral/unethical choices)? Or do you think justice is irrelevant?

If YES, how do you account for free will without the existence of a deity (i.e. a pure naturalistic perspective seems to lead to no free will)? Or is pure naturalism insufficient?

[swyft187]

"(i.e. the ability to choose independent of the bio-chemical reactions in ones brain)" Assuming that you/we know all there is to know about the brain is a big step in a bad direction. Obviously an example but still a very dangerous inference.

/watch?v=vyd6om8IC4M

"i.e. a pure naturalistic perspective seems to lead to no free will" Big assumption, doesn't help. But to infer that pure naturalism is insufficient let's people assume that we know nature completely, or consciousness for that matter.

[swyft187]

btw, good question regardless of my opinions

[Look2Logic]

Thanks. And I appreciate your response. Although I must add that I do not think that I necessarily have to make the assumptions that you suggest in order to ask the question. My problem is that it is hard to ask such a complicated question in such a small space (< 500 characters).

But perhaps you are correct, and I will certainly consider it as a counter-argument.

Thanks again.

[samus1225]

Question 1: It looks like you've gained weight, have you?

Questino 2: Do you watch other atheists on youtube such as TheAmazingAtheist?

[yingyangboy89]

I have a question: Is Islam the religion of death, or the religion of peace?

I know what i think, i think death, but i just want your opinion? :)

[afterglow114]

You're a stupid cunt.

[yingyangboy89]

Is that a rhetorical question? LOL!

It should be, and if you said that to my face the gun in my pocket would be the answer. STUPID MUZZIE.

[afterglow114]

Wow, you are such an idiot, and plus you threatened me online. How old are you again? Possibly should seek to report this to the authorities.....

PS - Don't assume I'm a muslim. I'm not, you dumbass. You're just a stupid cunt.

[afterglow114]

PS - Go fuck yourself, you racist son of a bitch. You make us atheists look like idiots.

[yingyangboy89]

Im not racist, i just hate Islam. I know white people who are muslims, and i tell them the same thing about islam. I tell them to go and shove their bullshit, satan loving cult of death up their fucking ass.

Atheism 4 life.

[afterglow114]

Still sounds pretty lame to me, the same thing you're saying about Islam could be said about any other religion, so why attack the one only? Why not give the attacks a rest and target this philosophical relevance of ANY religion. All you're spewing here is media-related propaganda, which is hardly the grounds for a meaningful debate about Islam. You're a loser, and ironically you're as blind as the religious people (particularly muslims, in this case) you are preaching hate for.

[yingyangboy89]

Your calling me a loser LOL! Dont make me laugh. And no as i said i disagree with any religion. But as o my for Islam, well islam is a huge threat to my country, that's why i dislike Islam. Get a life and stop caring about what my opinion is.

In life i am viable to have my own opinion so fuck you loser

[afterglow114]

Big words from a man (or boy, as your name indicates) with little to no brain.

Get a life. NO religion is threatening our countries more than the other. If anything, the one religion you should be concerned with is Christianity, which if you think about is the religion of your constitution, even your currency. Give me a break.

[a012345]

You're no atheist. An atheist would never called someone else's religion a "Satan loving cult". Stop being a wolf in sheep's clothing, BOY. Don't bare false witness or did you forget that?

[scionlightning]

Okay, here's one. If you could, what would you say to Kent Hovind if you could speak with him right now?

[lololeela]

I remember listening to you when you used to only respond to crazy e-mails. It's been a long time. Glad you're still going!

[phoenixbrew]

Hey Reggie,

Glad to hear you again!

[theatheistguy]

Simply because it is the most misused and misunderstood logical fallacy, please define what the strawman fallacy is to those who don't have a clue!!

[ricoatheist]

Glad to see you back, Reggie.

[MagnusIan]

Who created your opening animation?

[Ryansarcade9]

Here's a good question: Do you think that the entirety of existence has a beginning or do you think that something has always existed.

[karlyspeaks]

So glad you are back Reggie. We need you

[jetsfan3161]

im so glad your back. you have no idea how you have helped me in my deconversion . you rule . welcome back.

[thickblkpa]

What are your thought s on Obama, mentions non-believer in his inaugation Speech? I am sure, it does not occur often.

[lololeela]

I didn't hear his speech, but I think Obama considers anyone who is not muslim a non-believer.

[thickblkpa]

LOL...very funny

[cjunk351]

Hi IG.

my question:

Do you think it is better to argue Epistemology with theist rather than argue direct assertions of their faith? Or maybe the ontological level is more appropriate/efficient? (hope you get what I mean)

Love your show buddy.

peace

[brklynusa]

Great to see you back and a great idea, my brother in Reason, Logic and Rational Thought. Peace!

[SilentSpring777]

How do you respond when someone gives you the First Cause argument?

[Chuloloc]

Awesome. Welcome back.

[AceoIogy]

What's your take on the band on Geert Wilders to enter UK and present his movie, fitna, to UK parliament?

[ytmoog]

Hey IG.

Great to see you back :)

[tanekki]

Yay, ur back!

[atlant80]

Who is your favorite famous atheist author or public figure? Like Hitchens, Harris, Dawkins, etc.?

[Dreamerx47]

i have a question:is George Carlin the greatest comedian of all time?