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Debaaaate. A few decent laughs,I like that the pastor has actually read the books, although his ad lib examples are abit lacking. Soso couldnt watch the entire thing.

I don't understand why these religious people participate in these debates. Virtually every debate I watch results in the theistic ideas being crushed, as happens in this video.
I'm a big Hitchens fan, and I believe this is the first debate I've watched with Sam riding solo and I'm equally impressed.

Good watch.

Sorry about the length of this, I have alot of interest in this debate and couldn't refrain from weighing in..feel free to ignore this post for its verbosity, if nothing else.

(13:10) – How can an atheist feel life is worth living? Because the alternative is a void..it doesnt take 20 minutes to debate that

(23:35)The Rabbi asks that, "if since almost the beginning of time 98% of people had a sense that there was some supreme being is evidence that its true" – I would answer that since 'the begining of time', about 97% of people had no choice but to claim they believed on pain of otricising and/or excruciating death. And 100% of people grew up in a world where they were indoctrinated into this belief from birth.

(25:45) – "It is healthy religion that provides the only means for sick religion to be well" – actually, the greatest historical combatant of bad religion was the secular logic and reason of the Enlightenment. His further comment that the history of religious conduct is exemplerary in comparison to non belief merely shows that he hasn't read any history books, or kept up with modern history..Nearly all wars were, and still are, fought for two reasons – territory (and its resources) and religion. And, even when territory is the over-riding concern, religion is generally used to stir up the masses for a fight.

“Nothing is more logical than persecution. Religious tolerance is a kind of infidelity.”
-Bierce

(38:15) "…a society, ala America…", The original founders of 'america' – the colonists and pilgrims were a nasty little bunch of pious fanatics that didn't come here so much for 'religious freedom' as the freedom to establish their own theocracies where they could be the persecutors (of natives, catholics, jews, etc.)rather than the persecuted. The founders of the nation, in the 1770's; the key players anyway, were deists, not Christian. Deism was the religion of the secular Enlightenment. This is why we have a separations of church and state.(how did a 'Christian Nation' allow the 1st Ammend.?) It is only when Americans let their religion over ride their religion that we get atrocities like slavery, manifest destiny, segregation..etc. When we adhere to the secular principles of constitutionalism, we are much more benevolent.

(39:00) "the only trancendant idea that ties one person to another is God" – what about plain simple empathy, that is all thats required to have a concept of the Golden Rule

(40:25) excellent observation

(42:50) Theresa spent much of her time luxurously fund raising by rubbing elbows with the rich and powerful all over the world. Which is why the church was so adamant to hide her lapse of faith – she was their cash cow. Further, her hospice in Calcutta was another "Black Hole' of death and despair where no one was offered any real medical care and. in many instances, couldn't even recieve visits from family and friends.

(43:20) In study after study, and I can show you a notebook full of them, Serial Killers were raised by strict, repressive, religious parents

(49:50) excellent observation

(1:08:56) the story of Abraham portrays him as a righteous man..so why does he agree to sacrifice his son, why does he have to be told by an angel that its bad to do this. And, if the key message is that God doesn't require human sacrifice, why did He require the sacrifice of Jesus? Repeatedly the Bible says that Blood (usually animal blood) is a "sweet savor to the lord"

(1:17:15) Excellent comment (By the Rabbi!!) – i must give credit where its due. But i still think religion perpetuates the "otherness issue" more than any other "otherness" -" ..Religious tolerance is a form if infedelity"

(1:20:55) – (I would add)…if we are to expect any sense of validity when we critisize the absurdities of other religions, we must also look at our own with the same acumen.

(1:22:40) What does he evaluate or condemn about his own religion? His blind spot negates his argument. In his answer to the next question, he proves my point. And, if scripture was compiled during a time when people "were not morally evolved" – what authority do they have?

(1:27:35) – The rabbi's are using the 'unerring' authority and message of the Bible to denounce passages in the Bible? If God is what gives us our sense of morality, how does that sense change over time?

(1:40:20) Another very good comment by the Rabbi–hardly proof, but its 'catchy;

I agree with Darrin in wondering why theologist agree to participate in these debates given the track record of such events.

I have to say though, that the rabbi does the best job of any from his side I have seen (the worst being Al Sharpton attempting to debate Hitchens – though Sharpton has been brilliant at times in debating more secular issues)

In the end, every 'proof' given for the existance of God is, at best, twice removed from the cruxt it is trying to prove; because it is impossible to get any closer to a creator that 'hides behind the curtain' – therefore, Mr Harris wins handily.

that rabbi is awesome! If i was some kind of spokesperson for religion or just creationism i would puch him way forward. Speaking as a reasonist, he is very likeable and his method of argument is very impressive.

Religion loves to convince you that if you join them, whatever bad things you’ve done can be forgiven. Does this mean as an atheist I am damn to go to hell regardless if I am a good person while a Catholic priest who sexually abuses children or a serial killer gets to go to heaven if they repent?

I find it so ridiculous how people can justify their actions with religion.

My most religious friends are the ones who lack the ability to think for themselves and those who were bought up by ministers (they really have no choice). One of them even let the love of his life go because she didn’t believe in the ‘same’ type of Christianity he did. Crazy! Sometimes I still think we’re living in the dark ages.

Another friend who is a strict Taoist, said to me “you shouldn’t eat onions, shallots and garlic, they make you horny, so we’re forbidden to eat them” – yet she sleeps around in hotels so her family doesn’t find out about her double life, I guess that food theory is an epic fail.

The friend I am most concerned about is the one with a history of depression and suicidal thoughts. Everything she does, she does it because she says “God told her to”. One time she said she saw a Jesus statue talk to her! WTF?!

I realise that my most religious friends are the ones who are the most mentally or emotionally weak and unstable people I know. But I guess it beats them going on illegal drugs and alcohol.

There is a big difference between RELIGION and religions. RELIGION is the TRUTH or JESUS CHRIST. And religions are the inventions of men and devils, counterfeits of the TRUTH. As for science as perceived by this Harris and others like Dawkins, it is nothing short of utter confusion. True science is inseparable from true RELIGION. All the matters studied by so-called scientists are the creations of God. This subject is blatant blasphemy. What will be the shame and disappointment of these skeptics when they see the Son of God coming in the clouds of heaven! How can you deny Someone Who made you in His image initially. Your sinful minds will never fully grasp the mysteries of God. Science is one of the elements of proof of the reality of the only True God. The patience of God shall make you tremble and quake. His silence is not evidence of His inexistence. Secular scientists deliberately close their eyes to what is obvious. This is the most nonsensical documentary I have ever watched. You cannot pour water in an upside down bowl (the secular scientists are hermetic). RELIGION and SCIENCE are like the sun and the moon, The one gives the its light to the other. There is nothing eternal about sinful human beings and death is final unless Jesus Christ resurrect you. The man speaking for Christianity in this video is so far away from the standard (Holy Bible) of God. Human reason is not perfect in itself. This film is a waste of time. Your conjectures will not move the Rock of ages.

Of all your friends, you are the saddest case. You have nothing to offer beside empty criticism.

This is definitively the wisest comment on here. Thanks Sir.

God gives wisdom and good ideas to help humans in this sin-broken world. All the hospitals and knowledge of doctors and natural remedies are His supplies. Still these do not take the place of prayer and faith toward Him.

in the absence of any representer from the MUSLIMS it is not right to criticize them….