This blog documents my life in the Mormon church, my escape from it, and my transition into atheism. This is a place for ex-Mormons to share their thoughts and experiences, to discuss current Mormon issues, and for those people in the church who may be doubting their faith or feeling that something is not quite right. Comments are welcome from all points of view.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Real Cost of Religious Faith
A caller states: "My church believes that heaven and hell are real places. Guess which one you're going to if you keep this up."
Watch this guy get spanked and sent home with his tail between his legs!
I fricken' love The Atheist Experience. I will have to post a link to an episode that just blew my mind. I'll find it and send it your way. Good stuff.
I don't think I've ever heard on any radio show the caller winning an argument - mainly because the host has all the control over the debate, and take into account the majority of people that call do so based on excessive emotion - so I think the point of who won is kinda mute
But I do think this was a good example of different Atheists out there. The guy in the jacket represents the Anti-God atheists, who only define themselves by being against God. He gets upset over Christians (and rightly so) for saying he's going to hell, but then he turns around and bashes on christians. Not a very good example. The bald guy however I think represents the potential of atheists. I obviously don't agree with it, but he is the Inner Self atheist. To him, it is not a debate about God. He was reasonable in conversation, listened to the caller, tried to understand his position, and made supportive claim of what he believed without tearing apart the other guy.
I just think most atheists I have talked to are too quick to argue against Christians - who are looking for a debate. But I think a good point was brought up - we can't be enemies - but it goes both ways.
Thanks for the link Karahbelle. I'll be sure to check it out.
Welcome back, Heather. Its good to see you again.
Tyson, for once I agree with you. I didn't care for the guy in the jacket either. He seemed too eager to argue. The bald guy had brilliant comments; I found myself clapping. Fortunately, he did most of the talking.
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I fricken' love The Atheist Experience. I will have to post a link to an episode that just blew my mind. I'll find it and send it your way. Good stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSXhHDjrt6o
Found it. And you've probably seen it because it's just...GAH. I heart this.
I loved the bald mans comments towards the end.
Brilliant.
I don't think I've ever heard on any radio show the caller winning an argument - mainly because the host has all the control over the debate, and take into account the majority of people that call do so based on excessive emotion - so I think the point of who won is kinda mute
But I do think this was a good example of different Atheists out there. The guy in the jacket represents the Anti-God atheists, who only define themselves by being against God. He gets upset over Christians (and rightly so) for saying he's going to hell, but then he turns around and bashes on christians. Not a very good example. The bald guy however I think represents the potential of atheists. I obviously don't agree with it, but he is the Inner Self atheist. To him, it is not a debate about God. He was reasonable in conversation, listened to the caller, tried to understand his position, and made supportive claim of what he believed without tearing apart the other guy.
I just think most atheists I have talked to are too quick to argue against Christians - who are looking for a debate. But I think a good point was brought up - we can't be enemies - but it goes both ways.
Thanks for the link Karahbelle. I'll be sure to check it out.
Welcome back, Heather. Its good to see you again.
Tyson, for once I agree with you. I didn't care for the guy in the jacket either. He seemed too eager to argue. The bald guy had brilliant comments; I found myself clapping. Fortunately, he did most of the talking.
I wish my mind could twist that fast. Then I'll be able to defend myself when accused of going to hell by the rest of my Catholic school.
I hear you. Sometimes when you're on the spot it's difficult to know the right thing to say.
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