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Hi,
I wanted to get your thoughts on this new documentary regarding the historical existence of Jesus and Christianity in general.
Here’s the description of the documentary from its web site (thegodmovie.com):
"Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture.
Super Size Me did it to fast food.
Now The God Who Wasn’t There does it to religion.
Holding modern Christianity up to a merciless spotlight, this bold and hilarious new film asks the questions few dare to ask. And when it finds out how crazy the answers are, it dares to call them crazy.
Your guide through the bizarre world of Christendom is former fundamentalist Brian Flemming, who unflinchingly explores the absurdity of belief and believers. Along the way, you will discover:
Jesus Christ is likely a fictional character, a legend never based on a real human.
Christian doctrine contradicts itself at every turn, and encourages immorality when it serves the religion.
The beliefs of moderate Christians make even less sense than those of extremists. And God simply isn’t there.
The God Who Wasn’t There may delight you or anger you. Perhaps it will do both. But you’ll never look at Christianity the same again.
Hold on to your faith. It’s in for a bumpy ride."
Includes interviews with: Richard Carrier (Sense and Goodness Without God), Alan Dundes (Holy Writ as Oral Lit), Sam Harris (The End of Faith), Robert M. Price (The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man) and many others. Special audio commentary tracks with Richard Dawkins (A Devil’s Chaplain), Earl Doherty (The Jesus Puzzle) and The Raving Atheist (ravingatheist.com).
clarkal
I wanted to get your thoughts on this new documentary regarding the historical existence of Jesus and Christianity in general.
Here’s the description of the documentary from its web site (thegodmovie.com):
"Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture.
Super Size Me did it to fast food.
Now The God Who Wasn’t There does it to religion.
Holding modern Christianity up to a merciless spotlight, this bold and hilarious new film asks the questions few dare to ask. And when it finds out how crazy the answers are, it dares to call them crazy.
Your guide through the bizarre world of Christendom is former fundamentalist Brian Flemming, who unflinchingly explores the absurdity of belief and believers. Along the way, you will discover:
Jesus Christ is likely a fictional character, a legend never based on a real human.
Christian doctrine contradicts itself at every turn, and encourages immorality when it serves the religion.
The beliefs of moderate Christians make even less sense than those of extremists. And God simply isn’t there.
The God Who Wasn’t There may delight you or anger you. Perhaps it will do both. But you’ll never look at Christianity the same again.
Hold on to your faith. It’s in for a bumpy ride."
Includes interviews with: Richard Carrier (Sense and Goodness Without God), Alan Dundes (Holy Writ as Oral Lit), Sam Harris (The End of Faith), Robert M. Price (The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man) and many others. Special audio commentary tracks with Richard Dawkins (A Devil’s Chaplain), Earl Doherty (The Jesus Puzzle) and The Raving Atheist (ravingatheist.com).
clarkal
