Video Games Vista: Re: Bill Maher's "Religulous" Review ZERO STARS Videos

variablast Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - I like to mock people's beliefs rather strongly at times. If someone should be aware of the problems with their thinking then a little ribbing is ok. I can enjoy your videos when I'm in the mood, but if I'm in the mood for people to mock some stupid ideas and some really stupid people then I'll watch that.You can be against condescension and still recognize that it sometimes gets results. Nothing could have convinced you when you were a christian not to be one. It took a search on your own.

kberka Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - You think like a women!

Beethovens7th Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - What the hell is your deal?

Beethovens7th Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - The reason why so many people are turning to Christianity nowadays is because they think the only other alternative is to act like Bill Maher types.In order for faith and religionism to be defeated, we must demonstrated that positive, life-affirming values are only compatible with reason and secularism. The Lefties just try and get everyone to join their big nihilist orgy.

Beethovens7th Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Good video.

jparagons Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - I haven't seen Maher's movie, but I agree with the idea that mocking people is douchey. It seems to happen any time people on the internet discuss politics: mass mocking of any opinion that isn't generic liberal-ish and no evidence or argument.

trumasamune Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - I disagree with the point that both of you had about this movie not convincing anybody of faith. Well I mean, I agree that it probably won't do very well in that area, but it wasn't made for that.Maher has strictly come out and said, and I think the movie made pretty clear, that the point of it was to reach out to those that know faith is for the most part, evil, immoral bullshit.One of the main reasons that Maher comes off as abrasive as he does...

trumasamune Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - is because many people agree that agnosticism/atheism is the way to go (~15% of America, a huge amount by any standard), but are like you and ITRPIS in that they don't go out of their way to point it out to people of faith.Yeah sure, Maher can be a mean, ignorant, and even a dick sometimes, but seriously, he's a comedian...that's why every other thing he says sounds like that, he is just trying to get people to laugh. If you didn't know that by now that I pointed it out to you...

trumasamune Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - you know what you're going to get when you watch anything with him involved from now on.I like some of your videos and I thought the movie was hilarious. (The text message! my friends and I lost it...). The editing was ok and the ending was pretty in your face and sensational, but I think the main idea of the movie; that agnosticism and not religious certainty should be the default position, came across pretty well.Feel free to send me a message if any of this was unclear!

Nielsio Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Thanks, now I know I don't have to watch it.

Coryscott5 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - The point of the movie was not to mock people, but to energize like-minded people into standing up and getting organized and fighting the fundamentalism that is taking over the United States. Maher has been very clear about that in all of his interviews. And it would be interesting to see a list of the "bogus arguments" you mention. Can you tell us why they are bogus? Sorry, these points just seem blatantly obvious to me and I had to point it out.

anarcrustie Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - i agree, and i'm about as much as a leftie as possible.

worldismorphing Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - You've denigrated Bill Maher's movie because he made you acknowledge some of your weakness and mistakes...and your pride wont allow it....-The worst lies you can tell are the ones you tell yourself...

heywood1980 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - wait you felt bad for the people he mocked who are making money and taking advantage of other people through religion? u dont make sense

Shezmu Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Well, I've always been a fan of "dark" humor and I have a slight interest in philosophy though I don't lose sleep over rather existence exists or not so, sup? As for your argument itself, you'll have to forgive me for not sharing your sympathy for people wwho lie and cheat sick and dying people out of their money (faith healers and the like). Let it by noted however that I have not seen the movie as of this post.

findingthepath Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Religion is all about controlling the masses based on fear and deception. I agree that most christians are victims.

beejusbeejus Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - So are most atheists.

ArtyVandelay Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - The purpose of Religulous is not to have believers doubt their faith. It was intended to convince those who are closet agnostics or atheists that it is OK to voice their thoughts and that they are not in the minority. Bill Maher said this himself and it was obvious from the movie. You did not consider his target audience. He talked to and mocked the most outlandish people he could find - not to convert the religious but to reinforce the non-religious.

Babaldira Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Come on ....I agree on the issue about been mean with stupids, thats ok, but really whats the problem with showing how primitive we still even if we live in North America or UK....

barrywilliamsmb Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Thanks Aaron - great vid.I couldn't agree with you more. Anybody can mock people and covert / overt interpersonal denigration seems to be a way of life for many folks. Why are we so diligent in our competition?I liked Bill and his beliefs but after watching him shout down a member of his own audience, his appeal to me started to wane.As a former christian, I too despair over the mind lost with every discovered soul but I'm mature enough not to disparage people for their beliefs.

Cailwyn Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - I'm atheist because I embrace reason. I'm anti-theist because some people want to fix that. They made it a "culture war", so why is it wrong to retaliate? Even Bill Maher has his immaginary friend, which makes him a hypocrite, but, with the cause of reason under assault, why is it wrong to ridicule faith? You say this works against atheism, but I say there might be closet atheists that are waiting for this sort of thing. Remember, in this country it is still not acceptable to be an atheist.

mittROMNEY666 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - religious people SHOULD be mocked. the shame will make them become atheists - its the only way as reason obviously doesnt work. if these people were suceptible to reasonable arguments why would they be religious???????????????????????????????????? dont underestimate the stupidity of believers.

InFromTheVoid Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Humor can be a good tool to bring about dissonance. Simple as that.

Obiobodo Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - I once asked my theist friend what he thought was the worst sort of wickedness that man would cook up & he said: killing babies, raping women,slavery, sacrifising the innocent & torturing even your enemies. And I asked him: I bet you havent found out in the bible that your god have done all that & even plans to torture some of us for eternity? Since religious people are so daft, seems to me mockery might go well with them. Religulous is the atheist way of laughing at morons. Obi, Nigeria

bishopb7 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - the united states goverment is using religion to gain promote invasions in other countries..playing on your most basic values. funny or not you should see the movie and make your own evauation about it.