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Christopher Hitchens on the Origin of Religion

Hitch points out that even if arguments for god are sound (they aren't), the conclusion that Christianity is true can never follow from them.. He then explai...
Jaron Lanier: Why Facebook Isn't Free

Internet pioneer Jaron Lanier argues that free technologies like Facebook come with a hidden and heavy cost -- the livelihoods of their consumers. To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/series/humanizing-technology Directed / Produced by Elizabeth Rodd and Jonathan Fowler
How to be a better atheist, by a morally superior atheist – Jake Farr Wharton

Don’t you hate it when a guest blogger starts their piece with a rhetorical question? Recently, my wife began the process of de-conversion from her deeply held pseudo-religious/ambiguous spiritual belief and I’ve been awarded (lucky me, right?) with a rather glaring PTSD-esque reminder of why we must make ourselves completely available to those we help [...]
Foundations of New Atheism in the Radical Enlightenment

If you ask an educated person to name prominent French figures of the Enlightenment, there is a pretty good chance he or she will name Voltaire and/or Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Atheists will likely view these Enlightenment figures positively, especially Voltaire, for laying the foundations for modern secular thought. In this essay, I want to discuss just [...]
Me vs. God: Why We Believe

This video explains the origins of many religious beliefs, and why those origins are not trustworthy avenues to truth. Human cognitive bias is well-documented for its power to push men into belief, even when those beliefs have been entirely fabricated out of nothing. An example case from the peer-reviewed literature (Festinger & Carlsmith, 1957) is discussed to show how this happens, and under what conditions. Then a talk from the LDS church is presented as a textbook example of how psychological conditio...
Wife of pastor accused of statutory sodomy/child porn facing charges

More details: http://www.bustedinacadiana.com/2012/05/wife-of-pastor-accused-of-sodomy-facing-charges/#.T7YuucWoShQ
The separation of church & state in Kansas

Pray in private/church.. problem solved Via: http://www.kwch.com/news/kwch-prayer-perspectives-20120517,0,1416516.story
Fake Diamonds

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Deep Thoughts

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Gay teen worried he might be christian.
The Infidel Special Report: David Barton rewrites history!

Welcome to The Infidel; News for the Damned. The daily news show for Atheists. The Infidel needs you! If you like what you see, and if you wish to join our team, please contact atheismtv@gmail.com . Today's special report: David barton, the darling of Glenn Beck, tries to convince his readers that there's a secret academic conspiracy to secularize American history. More info: http://www.goddiscussion.com/96318/evangelist-david-barton-morphs-into-a-renowned-historian/ http://vimeo.com/39637421 CREDITS ...
Steve vs. Shockofgod: Prelude to a Debate

On Sunday, May 20 at 10 P.M. Eastern Time (7 P.M. Pacific), I'll be debating Shockofgod at his website, www.shockawenow.com. Come on over, sign in to the chat room, and enjoy the show, if you're of a mind.
NOVA | The Great Inca Rebellion

Airs Wednesday, May 16th at 9PM/8c on PBS.Through a mix of crime-lab science, archeology, and history, this NOVA/National Geographic special presents evidence that is changing what we know about the final days of the once-mighty Inca Empire.
Five Stupid Things About Climate Change Denial

Can nearly every scientist in the world be wrong? Yes. But let's face it — probably not. Read and see more from me at: http://www.stevelikestocurse.com
Pastor accused of installing video cameras in women's restroom at church

Yet another pervert pastor Via http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/local/local-pastor-accused-of-installing-video-cameras-in-womens-restroom
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Eternal, uncreated Word of God it is then. Jesus is reading In the Shadow of the Sword. Or why not buy a book or two? Or why not buy a book or two?
Michio Kaku on the moon landing 'hoax' (theUKatheist)

Michio Kaku on the moon landing 'hoax'
Atheism – E Pluribus Unum

“E Pluribus Unum” – Latin for “Out of Many, One” This was the motto of the United States Of America from the time the Seal of the United States was first created in 1776, right up until the 1950′s, where during the height of the Cold War and the McCarthy communist fear, under the Eisenhower [...]
The UK Atheist On "The 10 Commandments"

Deleted a few videos by mistake so i am uploading them again, enjoy :) The UK Atheist On "The 10 Commandments" Join Me On Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/theukatheist
An Atheist Reads Mere Christianity: Book 3 (Ch. 1-6)

The examination of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis continues with a look at the first six chapters of Book Three: Christian Behavior. Read the notes to this video: http://stevelikescurse.livejournal.com/498145.html Read and see more from me at: http://www.stevelikestocurse.com

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Draw Mohammad Day III

0-|-= Mohammad, Yup that's him, Get over it! #DrawMohammadDay #DMD #DMD3 #DMD2012 #HamzaKashgari #DeathFor3Tweets (Remember to include hashtags when you tweet Mohammad!) (Youtube wont allow Greater than signs in the comments so I had to improvise!)
Christopher Hitchens on the Origin of Religion

Hitch points out that even if arguments for god are sound (they aren't), the conclusion that Christianity is true can never follow from them.. He then explai...
How to be a better atheist, by a morally superior atheist – Jake Farr Wharton

Don’t you hate it when a guest blogger starts their piece with a rhetorical question? Recently, my wife began the process of de-conversion from her deeply held pseudo-religious/ambiguous spiritual belief and I’ve been awarded (lucky me, right?) with a rather glaring PTSD-esque reminder of why we must make ourselves completely available to those we help [...]
Music Saturday: Satellite

I love this new song, "Satellite", by the folk singer Anna Dagmar, from her upcoming album of the same name. It's a (I assume) autobiographical account of growing up in a home with a scientist father and a religious mother - "the Story of Creation meets the Big Bang", as her website says. I first ...Read More
Foundations of New Atheism in the Radical Enlightenment

If you ask an educated person to name prominent French figures of the Enlightenment, there is a pretty good chance he or she will name Voltaire and/or Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Atheists will likely view these Enlightenment figures positively, especially Voltaire, for laying the foundations for modern secular thought. In this essay, I want to discuss just [...]
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"You expect me to believe you're over eight hundred years old?" "I don't expect you to believe it but I'm closer to ten thousand and if you don't listen to me then you and half this city will be dead within a week." The Story Much is Taken is the first in a trilogy of books named The Neverman Chronicles. This series follows the life and trials of the world's only immortal as he evolves from a comically inept hunter-gatherer to a true master of the modern age. Drawn to history's greatest events by an i...