James Randi interview April 2008 (Part 1/6)

[RSAgility]

this is so wrong. so much for almost everyone here being an atheist, yet they worship this guy.

[TheSkepticMag]

@RSAgility Not all atheists, but most. I agree re. idols though. Sceptics are as vulnerable to hero worship as anyone else. Randi has extensive knowledge, experience and insight into many of the areas sceptical people often consider but everyone should make up their own minds as impartially and objectively as possible, a point which Randi recognises too.

[KhaosCreator]

@RSAgility People do ADMIRE his life's work...but there is NO worshiping here. There IS diference. Your statement does not make sence at all.

[Iskander0027]

@RSAgility Respect is not worship.

[TurboDally]

@RSAgility

We don't bow to him. If Randi asked us to eradicate a tribe of woo woos (he wouldn't do such a thing, but hypothetically speaking) and steal their virgins- we would not do it. We don't sacrifice animals or virgins nor do we keep beards to be in his likeness. We respect him as someone who has devoted his entire life to expose charlatans, to educate people so they are not easily fooled by charlatans. I'm grateful to him- but I don't worship him :)

[TotalComposure]

@RSAgility But Randi is real :D Look...There he is

[gaglamesh731]

If atheists had saints , Randi would be our patron saint !!!

[TheDeistAngle]

James Randii is a god among men.

[TheSkepticMag]

@TheDeistAngle Except Randi exists.

[TheDeistAngle]

@TheSkepticMag

You sir, are correct.

Randi is a Hero among men.

[FeelOfFriction]

This man could use a visit to the Amazonian shamans.

[mpapale6]

i accept the challenge

[phulme61]

Great to see our own master debunker Chris French with the great Randi ! -

[tiemo25]

according to WIKI this guy is gay? is this correct?

[mapscannotcontainme]

@tiemo25

Yes, he recently came out, which is very courageous of him. Unfortunately, he did not feel comfortable coming out until now, meaning there's a possibility he had to hide a part of himself for 50 years.

[STEPHENWRAYSFORD33]

We need a little more skeptism and logic and critical thinking in our world today. Great work guys.

[Nohname1]

Wow to be allowed to spend your days in the library and study whatever you wanted. The closest I came to that in school was when I was a Librarian Aide. I loved every minute of it.

[TheSkepticMag]

Please keep all comments respectful. You are entitled to your own opinion of the ideas expressed in these videos however abusive or unpleasant comments will not be tolerated.

Courtesy goes a long way.

[lakeshoreful]

are the comments below the one that you refered to as disrespectful,that upset you so

[lakeshoreful]

CHILD PRODIGY DONT make me laugh.your as dense as a rock!you dont have a clue.

[lakeshoreful]

JAMES RANDI A LEDGEND IN HIS OWN MIND

[ERICLEEPARKER]

wow he never had to go to school because of special pass, if we grew up at the same time i would have to beat him up and take it even though i like him

[Taraalcar]

Im not even an athiest and I love this guy

[BohemianBlasphemy]

He's just lovable.

[soupie]

james randi and chris french:D

brilliant!!!

[Josh111485]

Thank you for this! James Randi is my favorite skeptic!

[windyshrimp]

Randi is a legend.