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/IsThisTheRealThing.mp3
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.
Some sources:
Related Videos (Mine):
On religious war ("Atheism: The Anti-Drug")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHPQ-S5b1X8
Abstinence-only education ("Let's Talk About Sex")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lgiv21cKfo
Sexism in religion ("A Deconversion: Part III")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4SKhHwapFc
Creationism as a science? ("A Deconversion: Part II)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fap3y2T1p1E
Psychological turbulence of religion ("A Deconversion: Part I")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QByBuY1Bfns
Homosexual tolerance ("Laci Interviews the Heterosexuals")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuNBh38OBW0
(Others' videos)
Intolerance of the Boyscouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htkx7XrS_vg
Creationism vs Evolution:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS5vid4GkEY
--IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL RELEVANT VIDS PLEASE MESSAGE ME THEM--
Some outside sources:
http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-many-has
-god-killed-complete-list.html
http://www.answers.com/blue+law&r=67
http://worldincrisis.org/NSLC/NSLC-9.htm
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=100051
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http://www.lepg.org/wars.htm
http://www.iglhrc.org/site/iglhrc/content.php?type=1&id=77
http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-many-has
-god-killed-complete-list.html
http://www.lepg.org/wars.htm
http://www.arthurhu.com/INDEX/genocide.htm
http://www.iglhrc.org/site/iglhrc/content.php?type=1&id=77
http://csda.us/news.html
NOTE***Death estimates WILL vary based on source. The point still stands :]
***sorry about the sound, i know some parts are fuckyyy :] HQ tends to be better
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A common criticism of atheists is that they have no values, no moral compass, and a philosophy of "if it feels good, do it." But is that really borne out by the evidence? And, if not, where does their moral compass come from?
"Militant atheist" seems to be a term used to describe any atheist who even merely speaks out about atheism and religion. This is tactic to associate atheists and agnostics with Stalin and Pol Pot, and evade the actual argument of God's existence.
Sorry for the earlier video, there were some rendering problems that I had to correct.
"Science brings men nearer to God" - Louis Pasteur
"The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no God".- Psalms 14:1
Atheists, please stop making claims without support or scientific evidence. Also, please stop asking questions which were already answered in this video. EX. "Who created God?" Again, the 1st law confirms energy is eternal. Before the universe began, there must have existed an ORIGINAL, initial, energy source which has ALWAYS existed. This initial, original, energy source IS God. ( GOD IS THE CREATOR WHO IS UNCREATED)
Atheists may say " Well, all of the energy in the universe could have derived itself from multiple energy sources, not just a single one".That maybe true, but it still poses a serious problem. Multiple or single unintelligent energy source(s) would most likely result in chaos and disorder.
(cont) Because they can't regulate their outflow of energy thus, dispersing uncontrolled and violent emissions of energy without organization or order unlike an intelligent energy source (GOD).
Every example of DUMB energy source(s) that we can observe are volatile and destructive by nature and will NEVER create organization . Examples : the sun, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes. Sure tornadoes or hurricanes may APPEAR organized but, they will never CREATE organization.
You can still hope that all of the energy in the universe originated from an unconscious, dumb, energy source or multiple ones, but it defies common sense and reasoning. We can clearly observe complexity, design, and order throughout the universe. The possibility of a single all powerful, intelligent, energy source (God) still remains ( This is more logical).
Atheists may also say " Well, based on the 2nd law of thermodynamics God may eventually disorganize and deteriorate overtime if he is composed of energy". God is composed of energy but not entirely energy. The God I serve is composed of INFINITE INTELLIGENCE as well.
(cont.) He can certainly be intelligent enough to break the boundaries of the 2nd law and find a way to harness his energy infinitely and NEVER result in disorder. If you can't agree with this explanation, you're putting limits on God which is simply IDIOTIC.
PS: This song will be found in the track, "Crucifixion" from the "Passion of the Christ" soundtrack.
http://www.ted.com Biologist Richard Dawkins makes a case for "thinking the improbable" by looking at how the human frame of reference limits our understanding of the universe.
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Matt Dillahunty responds to the claim that people need as much faith to NOT believe in god, as to believe in god.
Credit:
Atheist Experience
http://www.atheist-experience.com/
02/10/08 #539
Their advice to viewers is to make fun of atheists and to treat them like trolls. What happened to "Thou shalt not judge" and "Love thy neighbor"? This is more proof that atheists are better Christians than Christians (and smarter, too).
