My Five Favorite “The Thinking Atheist” Videos on YouTube
If only there were some sort of a resource so that we can know we are not alone in this life. Well, there is. They call themselves 'The Thinking Atheist.' And I'm here to share with you five of their presentations which have re-affirmed my belief that humanity just might have a chance at making it, after all.
The Center of All Things - I want to open up this introduction to 'The Thinking Atheist' with this particular video, if for no other reason than, perhaps an explanation might help to clear up some confusion about atheists in general. It's not that we have a hatred for those things religious. We only seem angry when others insist that mankind hold itself back out of fear of offending a deity who has not been proven to exist. Religion has served its role in humanity's history. But it is now time for us to move on.
Woman, Be Silent! - The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #33 - As the title suggests, this YouTube presentation isn't so much a stand-alone video, but a recorded radio podcast on an extremely important topic. For far too long we, as a species, have failed miserably in cherishing women. This presentation puts into perspective just how terrible the fairer sex has been treated, and how the treatment has been justified by dogma.
Ghosts, Ghouls and Bats in the Belfry - The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #31 - Also a recorded radio podcast, this presentation from 'The Thinking Atheist' brings up the topic of the silliness of hauntings and other paranormal claims. I especially wanted to share this episode for my own personal reasons, and found it will probably benefit those struggling with similar issues as I have. The discussion proves valuable.
Divine Protection - It's about time someone comes up with the examples of real-world scenarios demonstrating just how illogical the concept of "Divine Protection" really is. The questions asked in this video is a genuine eye-opener for anyone courageous enough to be honest with themselves.
Welcome To This World - This presentation is not just a well-done presentation, it is - in fact - the greatest summation of religious philosophy I've ever heard. If any believer never hears or sees any other presentation from 'The Thinking Atheist,' I hope they experience this one. Could there possibly be anything wrong with helping the religious leaders of the world to simplify their own message into a digestible bite?
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Post a CommentYes. That, and the fact that it's all based on fables. The few good principles that can be found within it (or any religious text) are those which are already obvious in life.
Indeed Don, I agree with your last statement, for anyone who puts on a mask of goodness for personal gain or to escape punishment is obviously acting selfishly. That's one reason I think that rule by fear ultimately breaks down, because it encourages duplicity and back-biting. Anyone who interprets the Bible to justify rule by fear is just adding to the chaos of the universe. I managed to listen to most of the "Woman be Silent" podcast and was intrigued by the perspective given by a female Methodist preacher. It seems that the Bible cannot be totally lifted from its historical context. That's part of the problem with trying to apply it to modern problems.
Well thanks for reading Sadie. Nice meeting you. Sure. We're all flawed. But in my flaws and my mistakes (and oh there are so many) I'm not trying to convince myself I'm doing any god's work. I still have a lot to learn. I would like to further recommend - besides these videos - reading the Bible. Start at page one, and read through it, for what it says, as it says it. Pay attention to what it says. When you see how illogical it is, then you'll probably see all of the Judaic religions are based on myths.
This doesn't mean we can't be good. We just don't need to be good out of some terrible threat of hell.
I've been enjoying some of these videos, Don. Thanks for the links; I haven't listened to the long podcasts yet, but I found The Center of all Things inspiring, while others (Welcome to this World) to be indeed, as Mike said, a sarcastic sideswipe at the "typical" Christian. While I sit outside as a "None," I find that there are just as many mean atheists as there are mean Christians. I used to hang out at Yahoo! Answers (under another account) and try to be a voice of reason. The atheists there were very irritating and only perpetuated the image of closed-mindedness I'm sure enlightened atheists seek to escape. A mixed bag but interesting!
Oh. I see what you mean now, Mike. LOL! Yep. A little sarcastic they are. We agree there.
"Sarcastic?" Where? They seemed pretty reasonable, actually. But thanks for watching them, just the same. That's fair-minded of you, Mike.
Interesting videos, if a bit sarcastic at times!
Believers and non-believers can be lost at times.
Oh Dan, Dan, Dan...judging by other comments I've seen from you, you were probably just getting an honest response.
If you don't think atheists hate Christians, and Catholics in particular, look up Freedom From Religion on Facebook. Their vile hatred for us was very obvious. It was an eye opener for me, really. I did not find any enlightened, peace loving, joy-filled people there - only hatred, bitterness and great darkness....