Oklahoma Freethought Convention 2011 (speech 1 of 5) - Dr. William Morgan

DR. WILLIAM MORGAN: To the Mountaintop and Down: A True Believer's Journey from Faith to Agnosticism

On July 30th, 2011, the Atheist Community of Tulsa held a one-day event at All Souls Unitarian Church (yes...a church). Speakers included Dr. William Morgan, biologist Abbie Smith, The Thinking Atheist, AronRa and Matt Dillahunty.

The first speaker, Bill Morgan, has an M.A. in Political Science and Ph.D in History from the University of Southern California. In 1965, Dr. Morgan was appointed to the founding faculty of Oral Roberts University and rose from Instructor to Professor of History in 1973. He was a true believer.

Now an agnostic and private businessman, Dr. Morgan speaks about his experiences at ORU and his journey out of superstition into reason.

REFERENCED VIDEOS:
"The Bible's Hidden Secrets" video.pbs.org/video/1051895565­/

Father Guido Sarducci http://youtu.be/0AKvRvL5r3A

Zeitgeist Horus/Jesus Connection http://youtu.be/XAO3O57_j2o

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[ockersteve]

I like the fact that this is at a All Souls Unitarian Church. A church? I mean what is next, this is like having an overeaters anoinmous meeting at "Golden Coral" or an AA meeting at at bar. I mean could this group not afford to rent a community building or a college campus? That is just wild to me. Maybe next the Muslim community will open a a mosque for your next meeting, just ask them, see what they say...........lol

[TheThinkingAtheist]

@ockersteve Had you done a bit of homework, you'd realize that many atheists attend Unitarian services for the community and interaction, and because most Unitarian churches promote principles for living instead of dogma and doctrine. In Unitarian churches, the atheist is welcome, as are people from all walks of life. Whether or not you agree with the idea, this organization welcomed more than 300 atheist attendees and accommodated the event with courtesy and goodwill. My thanks to them.

[zeldaofarel]

Anyone else getting the Mormon adverts before these videos?

[ockersteve]

@willpoire Thank you for the invite. I am not Athiest, but most people that know me are suprised that I have in the past stuck up for them. You see I had a great uncle that him and his wife were devout Athiest, and supported Athiest groups, but they always respected me, and the rest of the family that was Christian. It was not a big deal, there was respect, it was family, and that is how it should be.

[ockersteve]

@TheThinkingAtheist Dear Thinking Athiest, I had no idea about the Unitarian Church, and what it means. It was actually interesting reading on it. It just seemed funny to me seeing an Athiest Group at a Church, but when i read about unitarians, it made sense. No, I am not Athiest, but I do respect peoples beliefs. Thank you for informing me about the Unitarian Church.

[halflifeproductionz]

haha this guy is too good. old man got the comedy spirit instead of the holy ghost.

[dewpoint88]

@sooleyiscool Why not end with Zeitgeist? Its correct.

[sooleyiscool]

Why the fuck did he end this with zeitgeist?

[onegodlessbitch]

This guy is awesome! Thanks for the upload.