The History and Future of Man and Space, 1 of 6

http://www.encognitive.com/Alpha-Centaurians.pdf
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MARS AND BEYOND (DISNEY, 1957)
Mars and Beyond: is an episode of Disneyland which aired on December 4, 1957. It was directed by Ward Kimball and narrated by Paul Frees. This episode discusses the possibility of life on other planets, especially Mars. It begins with an introduction of Walt Disney and his robot friend Garco, who provide a brief overview. It continues with an animated presentation about mankind seeking to understand the world in which he lives, first noticing patterns in the stars, and developing certain beliefs regarding the celestial bodies. Theories from scientists and philosophers are discussed, including Ptolemy's inaccurate, but formerly-accepted theories, as well as those of Copernicus. Life on other planets is considered, soon focusing on Mars. Ideas from science-fiction authors H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs are brought to life with more colorful animation. Pulp science fiction comics of the time are parodied in the same straightforward tone as everything else (this segment features Kimball's comic tone and there's even a cameo appearance by Donald Duck).
http://farfuturecalling.blogspot.com/2008/01/mars-and-beyond-walt-disney-and-...

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[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven No, it doesn't disprove god, but it certainly proves that being a theist doesn't make you a good person.

[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven If you admit that it's your imaginary friend in the sky, why are you a theist? If you are just being rhetorical, I don't accept prayer as an act that is worth anything. Large scale studies have been done on the efficacy of prayer and it is shown to be ineffective every time.

[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven Our poor would be considered wealthy in the 3rd world hell holes you are comparing us to. From where do you hail?

[CoryTheRaven]

@christo930 But we do. That's the whole point. We talk to our imaginary friend in the sky as a good deed done on behalf of others.

[CoryTheRaven]

@christo930 Hey, I have no problem counting atheist organizations as tax exempt charitable organizations. Get on that.

[CoryTheRaven]

@christo930 Ah more excuses that completely ignore the argument I was making. Great skills you have there.

I'm going to guess that if you can't work out conclusions from omniscience and omnipresence being widely regarded as characteristics of the Judeo-Christian God, then there isn't much more I could say about the mechanics of prayer.

[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven Because we don't talk to our imaginary friend in the sky.

[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven Search for "Do atheists care less" in quotes and go to the second article, the one posted by the centerforinquiry and you will find how wrong that article really is. By counting the church itself as a charitable organization, even if they do no charity work, the religious get to count non-charitable donations as charitable donations. Pathetic piece of trash, really.

[christo930]

@CoryTheRaven Prayer has been studied on large scales and is shown to not only have no positive effects, it even shows a slight negative effect. Why don't you explain exactly how a god or gods is supposed to know what you are praying about? Can he/she/it read your mind telepathically? Is prayer the only thing he hears or does he read your entire mind? Let me know, I'm interested.

[CoryTheRaven]

@christo930 Largest GDP and a horrifying gap between rich and poor that's growing. No thanks, you can keep your near-third world country and I'll be happy to stay in mine.