Atheists aren't that bad. This is NOT an argument for atheism... It's a defense of atheists.
This video received the award for "Excellence in Humanist Communications" from the Harvard University Humanist Chaplaincy.
James Randi said this video was "very cool!"
Michael Shermer said it was "very impressive."
Penn & Teller said, "If a god existed, this video would make him wish he were dead."
Dan Barker (author of "Losing Faith in Faith") said it was "very creative and powerful" and that it "makes a GREAT point!"
Greg Epstein (the Humanist Chaplain of Harvard University) said "it's a wonderful video!"
Stephen Ulh (author of "Imagine No Superstition") said that this video was "just wonderful for the cause of atheism."
David Mills (author of "Atheist Universe") said "I am absolutely addicted to watching this fabulous video, which has almost instantly become a legend in the freethought community. Zak has created the most intellectually and emotionally powerful multimedia presentation I've ever seen endorsing the atheist position. This is a proud moment for all rational-minded people. Atheist books can have wide-reaching influence, but I strongly suspect that Zak's video will influence a much larger audience than any atheist book ever published. The first few times I watched this video, I literally had tears in my eyes by the end. The artistic talent and technical skills required to write and produce this video -- as well as its core message -- have made Zachary Kroger my newest freethought hero. I'm not surprised at the HUGE reaction Zak's video has generated."
This video (among others) was also mentioned in the November 4th New York Times article "God and Man on YouTube."
Nobelief.com said this was "the best video of 2006."
NOTE- It has been brought to my attention that Marlon Brando, Mark Twain, and Susan B. Anthony are not atheists. I looked into it, and my original sources were wrong. Sorry.
You can download the song used in this video at http://thegodmovie.com/cd.php (track 3)
Lastly, I am pleased to see how much debate this video has sparked, and I encourage everyone that wants to, to join in. HOWEVER, spamming will not be tolerated. Nor will racist, sexist, or other mean comments. Such behavior is not conducive to good conversations, and users who do not act accordingly will be blocked. If you want to insult people, go somewhere else.
Channel: Entertainment Uploaded: July 29, 2006 at 5:00 pm Author:zakiechan
TheBibleIsImmoral
"Our Brains could be in a vat ie The Brain in a Vat Argument"
The brains in a vat argument (Hilary Putnam, Princeton philosopher) was meant to show that brains in a vat could never know they were brains in a vat. For various reasons the argument fails.
yankinCanada(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 03:20:07 PM)
brigig,
You mean the ever expanding universe, background radiation and orbs every where you look through the telescope?
Let's give you a break and reduce it to a hypothesis so it is on even ground with your assertion. Take a moment and give us one shred of empirical evidence that an invisible entity, outside of space and time, with motivations, superpowers and dislike for coveting neighboring asses and oxen simply wretched matter into existence from nothingness for an unknowable reason.
pandstar(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 03:02:32 PM)
"Atheism
The belief that there was nothing
and that nothing happened to nothing
and then nothing just exploded for no reason
creating everything which began to make gases
and then something happened to everything
which created dinosaurs"
You're being satirical, right?
Atheism - without theistic belief. That's it.
There are a great many theist scientists that accept the big bang & evolution.
Atheism =/= evolution or big bang
sonykroket(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 02:48:50 PM)
I argue against the fact that your parents decided to have children.
Hahaha, you worshipping clown.
brigig(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 02:27:52 PM)
I argue against the scientific proof for the big bang.;p
Blake, I'm just curious. How many times did your mother drop you on your head as an infant?
GodisMythology(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 02:00:59 PM)
Makes perfect sense!
Sure, to an idiot. Atheism the the lack of belief in your silly fairy tale god(s). Period.
BlakeFerret(Saturday 22nd of November 2008 01:51:40 PM)
Atheism
The belief that there was nothing
and that nothing happened to nothing
and then nothing just exploded for no reason
creating everything which began to make gases
and then something happened to everything
which created dinosaurs.
Makes perfect sense!
Hmm well it is a pointless argument since we probably would never know, unless we had the red pill.
I am not saying that I believe we are living in Simulation. I am only stating the possibility and even if there was evidence of a creator it still doesnt prove the existence of a God.
