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Theism, in the field of comparative religion, is the belief in the existence of deities. In popular parlance, the term theism often describes the classical conception of god(s) that is found in the monotheistic and polytheistic religions.
The term theism derives from the Greek theos meaning "god". The term theism was first used by Ralph Cudworth (1617–88). In Cudworth's definition, they are "strictly and properly called Theists, who affirm, that a perfectly conscious understanding being, or mind, existing of itself from eternity, was the cause of all other things".
Atheism is commonly understood as rejection of theism in the broadest sense of theism, i.e. the rejection of belief in a god or gods. The claim that the existence of any deity is unknown or unknowable is agnosticism.
Monotheism (from Greek μόνος) is the belief in theology that only one deity exists. Some modern day monotheistic religions include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Baha'i Faith, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Eckankar and some forms of Hinduism.
Clinton Richard Dawkins FRS FRSL (born 26 March 1941) is an Englishethologist, evolutionary biologist, and writer. He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford, and was the University of Oxford's Professor for Public Understanding of Science from 1995 until 2008.
Dawkins first came to prominence with his 1976 book The Selfish Gene, which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. In 1982, he introduced into evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment. This concept is presented in his book The Extended Phenotype. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.
Dawkins is a noted atheist, and is well known for his criticism of creationism and intelligent design. In his 1986 book The Blind Watchmaker, he argues against the watchmaker analogy, an argument for the existence of a supernatural creator based upon the complexity of living organisms. Instead, he describes evolutionary processes as analogous to a blind watchmaker. In his most popular book, his 2006 book The God Delusion, Dawkins contends that a supernatural creator almost certainly does not exist and that religious faith is a delusion. He is an opponent of creationism being taught in schools. He makes regular television and radio appearances, predominantly discussing his books, his atheism and his ideas and opinions as a public intellectual.
Produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Experience # 776 Clip. Hosted by Matt Dillahunty & Jen Peeples. 8/26/12 (I downloaded, edited and uploaded this video clip using my Droid. So if the quality is not what you usually expect from me I apologize) This caller represents many levels of ignorance, but mainly he attempts to shift the burden of proof to Atheists. As usual Matt and Jen make that all important point that those who make claims have the burden of proof. After an eternity of trying to explain this simple fact of logic, the caller then attempts to disprove Evolution. Just when you think this Theist can get no dumber, he surprises everyone and does just that. Matt's head almost explodes a few times during the call, and Jen just seems to be stunned by the sheer ig...
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Please consider supporting my work through Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/DarkMatter2525 Billions of people claim to “know” God. How could they all be wrong? Simple. Just listen to them. If ten people claim to know your friend Jimmy, yet they all describe Jimmy in different, incompatible ways, then either they don’t know Jimmy, or Jimmy has been doing some lying. For listings for the next Skeptic Fence show you can either check their website: http://www.skepticfence.com Sub to their youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/skepticfenceshow Or sub to the vaughnlive channel, where it actually takes place: http://vaughnlive.tv/skepticfence If you want to see more of that Carl Sagan impression video (plus more of my live antics), then check out this video, compiled by my buddy C0...
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Here is the script. Something cannot come from nothing. True So that proves God exist. False. You have not proven anything yet. You have only made a statement, which is true. So where did we come from then? I can't say for certain, but you are the one making the claim that we came from God. So where is your evidence? If something can't come from nothing then it only makes sense that the something that made us is God. Only makes sense? To who? Not me or most scientists. There has to be a first cause and since God is eternal he would be a reasonable first cause. First we have to show that "nothing" actually existed in the beginning. It's possible something existed before the big bang that wasn't God. There are other possibilities. But those other possibilities don't make sense and...
Greg Brahe, Bob Greaves, and Eric Hovind face off in what I can only call the infinitely patient vs the infinitely stupid. I generally attempt to refrain from calling people outright stupid, but Eric Hovind should be given his own classification of stupidity. I dislike those who say all theists are stupid, Bob Greaves is an example of a theist that I would love to know and speak to at length, he is clearly intelligent. At 54:57 I literally burst out laughing at what Eric said and the look on Greg's face when he said it. If you have 2 hrs and change, it is worth the watch My Twitch Channel: www.twitch.tv/darkviper88 My Main Channel: www.youtube.com/user/darkviper8888 My twitter: @MattJTheJudge My Gaming Channel: www.youtube.com/user/DarkviperGameChannel
From the the show 20,04 on the 24th January 2016 and William Lane Craig fanboy David from Grand Blanc Michigan calls in.
Two Atheist Brains Vs One Theist Brain Faith calls in to debate the hosts of the Atheist Experience, but she gets way over her head. She finally tries to cry out loud that the atheists are ganging up on her. They are two brains against her single theist brain. However, this is not a matter of two atheist brains vs one theist brain, it is a matter of valid arguments, logic and reason. Something that eludes her. www.atheistdigest.blogspot.com
Smiling eyes in a sea of faces
Stealing time for secret places
Making love in the afternoon
Chorus
This is the third stone from the sun
He made it for everyone
This is the third stone from the sun
He made it for everyone
Mother earth is calling you
Mother earth is calling you
Mother earth is calling you, tonight
Rolling stones should rock together
Ride the storm cloud crystal weather
Silver sun when the day is done