As much as I like, and even endorse, your position, it's superficial. It isn't only religion that's a problem with human beings living in peace, it's ideology in general. For example Stalin killed millions in an effort to promulgate his beliefs and he had no religion, quite the opposite, so far as we know he, too, was an atheist.
I am an atheist as well and I stand with you in your condemnation of religion but until we learn to live without oppression religion makes little difference; it's just a façade for our intolerance, our self interest and our feelings of self-righteousness.
@colourmegone No single human, no matter how evil their deeds are, can keep entire cultures of people from loving eachother the way gods can. What's important is trying to make an actual impact in a reasonable way, and try to be as non-offensive as possible. If I compare theists to Stalin, I bet they'd get ticked off pretty quick, and would disregard the message of my videos entirely. Thank you for understanding the point on at least some level, though.
@colourmegone Also, I find it hard to believe you think that the idea of a world coming together despite of the travesties of the past as 'superficial'. Perhaps you used the wrong word?
@yesimsandw1ch Again I agree with you about the corrosive quality of religion, however the problem goes deeper. Religion is just a facet, the problem lies in human psychology. I lived through most of the Cold War and religion was used as an excuse to blacken the name of the USSR as "godless Communists" but the actual dispute was over resources and geopolitical power. Now that the USSR no longer exists the rivalry is still there.
I'm only suggesting that you need to do a deeper analysis.
@colourmegone You're assuming the analasys is not yet done. Again, I only used the time I could to get across a message of peace and understanding. This single video in no way depicts what I know or do not know about theology and history. We can discuss it in PMs if you'd like a better idea.
If religion disappeared tomorrow morning we'd still be fighting wars for domination of the Middle East and control of global resources. It's always "us and them" whether you use religion, political beliefs or economic systems to define the Other and until we learn to live without oppressing each other we'll have the same old problems.
@yesimsandw1ch Actually we agree more than you realize. I support your stance on religion as a corrosive influence, I just don't think it's the root cause of human conflict.
@colourmegone Regardless of it being a "root" cause, it is a powerful tool for social division, war mongering, racism, medical neglect, misogyny... the list goes on and on and on. How much damage can an axe murderer do without an axe?
@yesimsandw1ch true. lucky i didnt say i know there isnt. only that doubt. also lucky its the claim they exist that needs the proof. right now at this current there are no wookies. .but futher information i accept can debunk me. if there proof of wookies.
@yesimsandw1ch i would be getting pissed right now had i not known you were basicly making fun of the christian argument. but its kinda funny how it works bothways. argument for wookies argument for god.
Your videos are great and you seem to have a wisdom that is far more aged than the youthful sound of your voice and it gives me hope for following generations. I would be honored to hold your hand in mine
@ziasyn Well then my video has already met it's intended purpose. Thank you for reminding me why I bother. Cheers. :)) PS - I'm almost 30, but your flattery made me feel younger! Hooray!
As much as I like, and even endorse, your position, it's superficial. It isn't only religion that's a problem with human beings living in peace, it's ideology in general. For example Stalin killed millions in an effort to promulgate his beliefs and he had no religion, quite the opposite, so far as we know he, too, was an atheist.
colourmegone 1 month ago
I am an atheist as well and I stand with you in your condemnation of religion but until we learn to live without oppression religion makes little difference; it's just a façade for our intolerance, our self interest and our feelings of self-righteousness.
colourmegone 1 month ago
@colourmegone No single human, no matter how evil their deeds are, can keep entire cultures of people from loving eachother the way gods can. What's important is trying to make an actual impact in a reasonable way, and try to be as non-offensive as possible. If I compare theists to Stalin, I bet they'd get ticked off pretty quick, and would disregard the message of my videos entirely. Thank you for understanding the point on at least some level, though.
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
@colourmegone Also, I find it hard to believe you think that the idea of a world coming together despite of the travesties of the past as 'superficial'. Perhaps you used the wrong word?
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
@yesimsandw1ch Again I agree with you about the corrosive quality of religion, however the problem goes deeper. Religion is just a facet, the problem lies in human psychology. I lived through most of the Cold War and religion was used as an excuse to blacken the name of the USSR as "godless Communists" but the actual dispute was over resources and geopolitical power. Now that the USSR no longer exists the rivalry is still there.
I'm only suggesting that you need to do a deeper analysis.
colourmegone 1 month ago
@colourmegone You're assuming the analasys is not yet done. Again, I only used the time I could to get across a message of peace and understanding. This single video in no way depicts what I know or do not know about theology and history. We can discuss it in PMs if you'd like a better idea.
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
If religion disappeared tomorrow morning we'd still be fighting wars for domination of the Middle East and control of global resources. It's always "us and them" whether you use religion, political beliefs or economic systems to define the Other and until we learn to live without oppressing each other we'll have the same old problems.
colourmegone 1 month ago
@colourmegone It seems we agree more than you might realize.
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
@yesimsandw1ch Actually we agree more than you realize. I support your stance on religion as a corrosive influence, I just don't think it's the root cause of human conflict.
colourmegone 1 month ago
@colourmegone Regardless of it being a "root" cause, it is a powerful tool for social division, war mongering, racism, medical neglect, misogyny... the list goes on and on and on. How much damage can an axe murderer do without an axe?
EmmittBrownBTTF1 20 hours ago
Mirrored. Great video!
A3Kr0n 1 month ago
I admire your optimism, but I'd be satisfied if the stragglers just died off.
fdasherv 1 month ago in playlist More videos from yesimsandw1ch
Just beautiful. Thank you. :)
bobsmeerfak 1 month ago
Great video! I shared it on my facebook page.
pricedavidgmailcom 1 month ago
Good work. Thanks.
jamey55lee 1 month ago
Thumbs up!
Imagine no religion.
Imagine how far humanity would have been by now if religion had not handicapped civilization for so long.
TalladegaTom 1 month ago 11
@TalladegaTom Imagine how many planets humans would live on...I wonder if we'd meet Wookies.
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago 5
@yesimsandw1ch there is only 54 in the goldilock zone that we know of. i doubt wookies would be on one.
compendiumgravemind 1 month ago
@compendiumgravemind ....But you can't prove they aren't! ;))
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
@yesimsandw1ch true. lucky i didnt say i know there isnt. only that doubt. also lucky its the claim they exist that needs the proof. right now at this current there are no wookies. .but futher information i accept can debunk me. if there proof of wookies.
compendiumgravemind 1 month ago
@compendiumgravemind Provide proof wookies do NOT exist! Only then will I stop calling you a heathen unworthy of life!
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
@yesimsandw1ch i would be getting pissed right now had i not known you were basicly making fun of the christian argument. but its kinda funny how it works bothways. argument for wookies argument for god.
compendiumgravemind 1 month ago
@compendiumgravemind It's downright hilarious. ;))
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
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@yesimsandw1ch it's incredible the number of people who buy that fallacious argument!
farvision 12 hours ago
@TalladegaTom Handicapped is an excellent choice of words.
cxgamer 3 weeks ago
Perfectly done yesimsandw1ch. ★★★★★
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Katalyzt 1 month ago
@julzabro Thank you! I wish I could have given it a more epic ending...but it's the message that counts.
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago
Excellent!
julzabro 1 month ago
Your videos are great and you seem to have a wisdom that is far more aged than the youthful sound of your voice and it gives me hope for following generations. I would be honored to hold your hand in mine
ziasyn 1 month ago
@ziasyn Well then my video has already met it's intended purpose. Thank you for reminding me why I bother. Cheers. :)) PS - I'm almost 30, but your flattery made me feel younger! Hooray!
yesimsandw1ch 1 month ago