You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence But You Can’t Make Him Think

I got my free signed copy of Ray Comforts book in the mail today, You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence But You Can’t Make Him Think…Answers to Questions From Angry Skeptics.  We’ll be picking it apart on Monday nights Atheist & Theist Radio Hour at 11pmET and I’ll write a review here when I’m done with it.  It’s 135 pages large print.  He also sent a copy of The Atheists Bible.  I have no idea what I’m going to find in there.  Ray offers free signed copies to atheists, so if want a good laugh and you want to cost him a few bucks, get your copy here.

Cross posted on Filibusted

The Infidel Guy on Atheist & Theist Radio Hour

Tonight 4/19/09 at 11pm edt on the Atheist & Theist Radio Hour, The Infidel guy aka Reginald Finley is scheduled to join us.  The Infidel Guy has been a activist for free-thinkers, skeptics, and atheists for almost twelve years and he is about to celebrate ten years of internet radio.  The Infidel Guy has interviewed best selling authors, scientists, and skeptics such as Richard Dawkins, Dan Barker, Sam Hariss, James Randy, and many others.  His website http://infidelguy.com receives over 1,000,000 visitors a month and his radio shows/podcasts are downloaded by the thousands.  Phil (The Theist) and I will be asking him about his experiences over the years, his most memorable guests, his ideas on religion, and what we can expect from him in the future.  Join us in the chat room or call in if you have any questions for The Infidel Guy at 646-716-4689.

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Are you a Good Person?

Tonight on the Atheist and Theist Radio Hour, Mike (The Atheist) and Phil (The Theist) ask the question; Are you a good person, and is that enough? Who’s the judge? God? Society? Yourself? As usual, we’ll also be touching on some news, some comedy, and your calls. Join us in the chat room or call in with your questions and comments. 646-716-4689.

We’ve got a big guest scheduled for our show on Sunday 4/19/09.  The Infidel Guy aka Reginald Finley will be joining us.  Check out tonight’s show for details!!

He is Risen!

Some Easter quickies.

If you guys have listened to my review of Christopher Hitchens’ book, god is not Great, you know I wasn’t a big fan.  This setting, however, is where Hitchens shines.  Below is the full interview (15 mins) with Christian radio host Todd Friel, who is well known in the Christian community for his evangelism, seminars, and stand-up comedy. He invited Hitchens on to play a little game.  Hitchens didn’t fall for it.  Check it out.

Part II

Enjoy your day.

Demons & Possession

Tonight 3/30/09 at 11pmEt on the Atheist & Theist Radio Hour, Phil and I discuss demons and possession.  Check it out live if you can.  Join us in the chat room or call in at (646) 716-4689.  If you can’t catch us live, check out our archives and download episodes for free.

Sarah Palin Nobody To Pray With

Sarah Palin speaking at a an Alaska GOP dinner last week said the following:  “So I’m looking around for somebody to pray with, I just need maybe a little help, maybe a little extra, and the McCain campaign, love ’em, you know , they’re a lot of people around me, but nobody I could find that I wanted to hold hands with and pray.”

I knew their was a reason that they lost, I just couldn’t put my finger on it.  Watch from the four minute mark.

The Atheist & Theist Radio Hour

Tonight at 11pmET on the Atheist & Theist Radio Hour our topic is cults! What is the difference between a religion and a cult? Mike (the Atheist) and Phil (the Theist) tackle that question and discuss some of the infamous cults and their leaders. Why did people follow Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Charles Manson? What about Scientology? We will also be debuting a new segment tonight called, “Confessions with an Atheist.” You’ll be able to call in and anonymously confess your deepest and darkest sins to Mike and receive penance and absolution. *Tongue in cheek of course. Join us in the chat room or call in with your questions and comments. Any faith or no faith, all are welcome!

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Mormonism

Tonight on the Atheist & Theist Radio Hour, Phil and I will be discussing Mormonism.  The Mormons and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have been in the news lately because of a controversial episode of the HBO series Big Love which aired last night.  In this episode, one of the main characters is portrayed going through the “secret” temple ceremony.

Personally, I love the show.  If you haven’t seen it, it’s about a family that practices polygamy and they  believe that they are practicing the true principals of Mormonism.  They have been outcast by their family and the LDS church because of their lifestyle.  Anyway, I strongly recommend it.

I am fascinated with this relatively new religion and their prophet Joseph Smith.  It’s much easier to observe the outrageous falsehoods and claims that Mormon’s make when the real history of Joseph Smith can be studied and examined by secular historians.  My knowledge of the Mormon’s is very limited, so we’re going to have a guest on our program tonight that goes by the name of Baura Kale.  Baura was raised in the religion and now considers himself an atheist and ex-Mormon.  We will also have Art Bulla on the show.  Art is a Mormon and believes that he is “the One Mighty and Strong” that Joseph Smith prophesied would come to set the church in order.  Whoa!  Art has a show on BTR.

I attempted to speak to a member of the local LDS Church to learn about the basic tenets and get a Book of Mormon, but they would not return my calls.  I even went to the church and found an empty parking lot.  All I have to say is they had their chance to convert me and blew it.  🙂

Tonight’s show airs live at 11pmET.  The chat room will be open at 10:30 and we will be taking question from the room or by phone.  See you there.

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South Carolina Atheist on Twitter

The South Carolina Atheist can now be followed on Twitter.  Add me as a friend and I will follow you in kind.  I’ll still be blogging here frequently, but with my schedule these days, twitter might be a more convenient outlet for some quick rants.

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The Atheist & Theist Radio Hour

Tonight 3/8/09  at 11pmET on the Atheist & Theist Radio Hour, Phil discusses how he survived a sit down with a room full of atheists and non-believers.  I will be recounting an on air debate that I had with a couple of self-proclaimed fundamentalist Christians.  We’re also going to discuss today’s slaying of an Illinois pastor, stem cells. and how belief equates with morality around the world.  Join us in the chat room or call in at (646) 716-4689.