Why do Atheists care about Religion?



Description for this video by the author:
Atheists are often asked, "If you don't believe in God, why do you care about religion?" This is one atheist's answer to that very question.

Note... I was recently informed that the quote attributed to former President George Bush, Sr. is in question. He allegedly made the comment when he was Vice-President and campaigning for the Presidency. The statement was heard by one journalist without other verification. I have been informed that the details given by the journalist may have changed over time. I am dedicated to the truth and would not wish to pass on falsehoods.

Along these same lines, I was recently informed by someone that Maryland's statue was changed a long time ago. Atheists are no longer forbidden to hold public office there. However, a different individual told me that the statute is still in effect and that there are other passages in Maryland's laws that adversely affect atheists. Until I have concrete information regarding these things, please take them with a degree of skepticism.

Thank you.

The main music in the video is "Funky Like Humans" by Odd One Out. Song used with permission. The intro music was created by Imrational.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Maryland's Bill of Rights, Article 36, contains the requirement that belief in a supreme being is necessary to hold public office.
mizlee@aol.com
Anonymous said…
I know that it's totally off the beaten path, but I'm curious to hear anyone's explaination for the videos that these links will send you to. I hope that someone will respond, and that includes Dave the WM. Thanks :)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5489018464221065117&q=real+ghosts&hl=en

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5815826804435246301&q=real+ghosts&hl=en
Dave Van Allen said…
Without a bit more information, I suppose I'd have to file both of those videos alongside clips of Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster, UFOs and healing evangelists.

In other words, I'm skeptical.
Anonymous said…
It's not funny to joke around like that by saying you were in a car wreck and was killed, but I suppose there are people that would do that. Also with the way technology is the police video could have been fixed. Thanks Dave.
boomSLANG said…
Why does a disembodied "spirit" need to wear clothes? Also, why need the car door be opened for a "ghost"? 'Got Criss Angel? Everybody together, now--- B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T. lol
RSM said…
It's not funny to joke around like that by saying you were in a car wreck and was killed, but I suppose there are people that would do that. Also with the way technology is the police video could have been fixed. Thanks Dave.
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I never saw the "Thief in the Night" movie but I saw a clip. It was in Randall Balmer's "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory," that traces the history of evangelicalism/fundamentalism in the USA.

In that video Balmer interviews Josh McDowell and challenges him regarding the use fear to convert people. McDowell's answer: It's better to scare them into heaven than having them miss it altogether.

I call it lying.

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