Derren Brown - Messiah
Derren Brown attempts to infiltrate 4 belief structures, convincing their 'experts' that he's a prophet by using his many, non mystical skills such as suggestion and cold reading.
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Help Think Atheist!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Smith Sep 15, 2014. 26 Replies 1 Like
Hello again people of Think Atheist.It's been a while since I last logged on, at least to contribute in any form. I'm back again with a problem, which I hope people here may be able to help me with.I…Continue
Tags: supernatural, family, mystic, problem, Help
The better part of religion / Why do you not need religion?
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Cox Jan 9, 2014. 11 Replies 0 Likes
some religious people really do benefit from aspects of their religion/belief structure, no question in that. But does it have to be that belief that offers them the benefits they see? I say no, but…Continue
Tags: Belonging, Acceptance, temptation, Meaning, Healing
Religion in schools
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicolas Gauvin Jan 9, 2014. 30 Replies 1 Like
where I come from, teaching faith is nothing unique to 'faith schools' all secondary schools have compulsory R.E. class (religious education) with primary and secondary schools having religious based…Continue
Tags: indoctrination, faith, curriculum, secular, government
War, Terrorism, Religious conflict, and the people it affects.
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Smith Feb 7, 2014. 22 Replies 1 Like
Hello. I'm Dave and fairly new to TA. I want to have an open discussion where we talk about 'War, Terrorism, Religious conflict, and the people it affects.' I would love to hear the views on anyone…Continue
Tags: extremism, violence, sectarianism, division, segregation
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Haugurma commented on David Smith's photo
chicken
"They forgot north and south poles :P not to mention I could maybe make this look like something else. Also if there is a god why does it look like a chicken CHECKMATE THEISTS "
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"As you say, it would seem that your intuition is pretty good. ever think of a career in criminology? The way I see it, a good detective and a good 'mystic' use many of the same skills, the difference is one decided to…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"Yup, I don't know why people have such a hard time understanding the idea that there are extremely intuitive people out there that can tell you things about yourself with shocking accuracy.
There seems to be a break in logical thinking where…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"Thanks again Reg!
Since the conversation that I described, no one has approached the subject again. I'm not going to follow up on this if I don't have to but I'l keep you up to date on whats going on with this fiasco…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"I'd agree with you entirely, but its sometimes hard to use logic to argue against the illogical."
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"It would seem so, my cousin offered to pay the £30 that this lady thinks her 'service' is worth."
Virgil replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"I understand why and how some people have been called psychics because as a kid I was accused of it even by my very rational and methodical dad, a MD. Through him I've come to understand all it is is that my brain processes data way…"
Yahweh replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"first off I'd like to put it out there and say that I can do tarot card readings, Iching, and also analyze your birth(feng shui) based mostly
Here's the secret: it's all a bunch of bull
Most psychic "predict" you by doing…"
Reg The Fronkey Farmer replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"I like to think the best of people first and then see what happens. 99% of the time people are genuine. It does not matter what religion, race or sex people are, we generally do not meet “bad people” too often.
However I have a low…"
Simon Mathews replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"Hi David,
I often wonder what people who believe in psychics think the world's reaction would be if someone could be consistently shown to have genuine psychic powers. To my mind it would generate a world-wide media furore that would far exceed…"
Ed replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"This little experiment won't cost you a dime, right?"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"Thanks for your input Reg, I'm very glad you got involved in this discussion as I believe you you are an Irish Atheist, no? and further seemingly intelligible. I would hope you would consider being involved in at least the preparation of…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"It's interesting that you should say that, I have had two ideas for how I could enter the meeting. I would refer to these as a 'stone wall' approach, and a 'false persona' approach. I'm sure you can work out…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"It seems in this case, she will. One of my cousins (a self professed skeptic) said that she suggested he have a camera because of his skepticism.
I see this as a great opportunity if people with the know how get involved, I know some really…"
David Smith replied to David Smith's discussion 'Help Think Atheist!'"I wouldn't see any reason to shoot someone down in any kind of flames for their sharing of expediences. That said, it's one persons experience, and I don't even trust my own, that's why I'm here with this problem.…"
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 2:29pm on January 4, 2014,
ɐuɐz ǝllǝıuɐp said… Thank you ^_^
- At 11:47pm on January 3, 2014,
Wendy Blackwood said… Thank you for the add. I enjoyed interacting with you on my maiden voyage in this forum.
- At 11:19am on December 28, 2013, Reg The Fronkey Farmer said…
Thanks David for the add. I think you will enjoy TA a lot.
- At 6:23pm on December 27, 2013,
Unseen said… If you're ever in Cleveland (or, more specifically, Euclid), Ohio. Let's do a beer or two.
- At 10:46pm on December 14, 2013,
James Cox said… Dear David:
Thank you for this request, and kind note.
Hope you are well, and your day has been pleasant...
James
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- I'm from northern Ireland, A country with deep routed religious conflict. I work with young people to, among other things, try to resolve this conflict. I try take a religiously and politically neutral role in this, regardless of my views.
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- Here to enjoy and promote reason for reasons sake. To talk with other like minded people about issues that affect us all, and hopefully have some friendly debates with people of opposing view points to.
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Think Atheist
Posted on January 5, 2014 at 4:26pm 0 Comments 1 Like
I have come to the conclusion that I may spend way to much time on Think Atheist.
I came to this conclusion when I realised, for the second day in a row, the first ting I have done when I got time to use my computer was this. I looked down through the 'LATEST ACTIVITY' until I seen something I had done myself the night before, commenting on stuff as I go. After I was confident that I hadn't missed much while I was gone, I then proceeder to…
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Is it possible to kill in the name of Atheism?
Started by Simon Mathews in Religion and the Religious, Atheism and Atheists. Last reply by Daniel Crane 25 minutes ago. 81 Replies 0 Likes
Column by David Brooks...thoughts?
Started by CAPTAIN OBVIOUS in Religion and the Religious, Atheism and Atheists. Last reply by Erock68la 4 hours ago. 79 Replies 0 Likes
An atheist has to be a moral/ethical relativist
Started by Unseen in Philosophy. Last reply by Unseen 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
Christians Against Dinosaurs ... I wish I was joking
Started by Haugurma in Small Talk. Last reply by Pope Beanie 18 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
LDS Missionaries lives threatened...and they escape seemingly unscathed
Started by Belle Rose in Crime and Punishment. Last reply by Unseen 21 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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JOURNEY OUT OF DOGMA
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