An interview with The Amazing Atheist

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An interview with The Amazing Atheist

I've only recently been made aware of The Amazing Atheist. I can't remember how I found him, but I do know that once I started watching it was impossible to stop. At first it was the hilarious way he 'owns' some of the other Youtubers, but underneath the humour there are some arguments that make a lot of sense.

He mostly targets religious propaganda and general nutjobs, and if there is even the slightest flaw in your argument, you're going to hear all about it in TAA's . Despite that, I'm certain that if they were in the same room together, Richard Dawkins would give a slight 'keep fighting the good fight' nod of approval in TAA's general direction.

Love him or hate him, you have to admit he's passionate and damned entertaining. TAA, or Terroja Kincaid as he is also known, was kind enough to answer some of your questions below.


Do you consider yourself an Atheist missionary?

I think that a rationalist worldview can be an extraordinarily positive force in people’s lives if they arrive to it in the right way. The problem that atheism will face as it becomes more socially acceptable is that people who are rationalists by default might not appreciate the inherent beauty of a non-superstitious worldview in the same way that those of us who had to fight our way through a sea of bullshit do. I’d hate to see rationality become another of the things that we take for granted.

So, while I do promote empiricism, I do think that the context under which someone becomes a rationalist is important. There are a lot of kids out there today who embrace atheism and rationalism as a way of rebelling against mommy and daddy. And that’s okay if it starts them on the path to free thinking and inquiry, but all too often their commitment to truth is superficial.

For that reason, I don’t want to be an atheist missionary. Teaching people to accept atheism isn’t the right way to go about things. If you teach people to question and to doubt everything they are told then atheism follows naturally and it won’t be atheism of a superficial variety. It will be genuine and they will have earned the right to it.   

What started you on this path?

I am, first and foremost, an entertainer. Entertainment has evolved with the advent of the internet and the subsequent development of sites like Youtube. Why would anyone pay to see a guy stand in a club and perform the same five minute bit over and over again when they could watch a performer being forced by the demands of his audience to grow and change and constantly come up with new material? Why would anyone watch a TV sitcom full of bland caricatures when they can type in my name or the name of hundreds of other vloggers and see all the complexity of real life human beings? Granted, many real life human beings are fucking boring. But I’m certainly not.

I am a godless entertainer because I am a godless man and I was a godless child. I confessed my atheism to my mother at the age of 11 and she cried and made me feel like shit. I honestly thought at the time that she would be proud of me for realizing that there was no God. "You passed the test, son! You’re so smart." Instead she just cried and cried like I had told her I wanted to fuck animals or something.

I was always a skeptic. I was the kid who set traps for the tooth fairy, not to catch her, but to prove that she didn’t exist. I was the kid who stayed up all night on Christmas Eve not to see Santa, but to catch my parents in a lie. I don’t know why I saw through all this stuff so early on and so many people as smart or smarter than me believed it for so much longer - I guess that I just have something hardwired into me that doesn’t accept a thing just because an authority figure claims that it is the case.

There is an exception to that though. When I was 6 or 7 my mother told me to avoid the Jacuzzi in our backyard because an Alligator lives in it. She was, of course, merely trying to prevent me from drowning, but I believed it until I was 12-years-old (which is absurd, because I was a clever 12-year-old!) and I never applied scrutiny to the claim. I think that it is my failing, and perhaps the failing of humanity in general, that we’re less inclined to question things if they’re scary. That’s probably why Hell, and its promise of eternal torment, has converted more to the side of Christ than the promise of Heaven.

So, I’m on this path because I was born on this path. I’m not precisely in the genetic determinism camp, but I do think that, at least in my case, nature prevailed over nurture. I am an atheist entertainer because I am a natural skeptic and a natural clown.  

What makes The Amazing Atheist, 'Amazing'?

People read too much into that name. Honestly, if I would have even begun to suspect the extent of success in store for me, I would not have chosen such a ridiculous moniker. I don’t find myself particularly amazing; I’m just a fan of corny alliterations. The name has a comic book feel to it. Comic book writers used to always give their characters alliterative names to help them remember the names of their characters. So names like Peter Parker, Wally West and Richard Reed became emblematic of superheroes and the superhero mythos.

Now, some say that Amazing Atheist is not really alliteration because alliterations only apply to recurring consonant sounds, but that’s actually a fairly antiquated and narrow definition of the word they’re applying.

Anyway, "The Amazing Atheist" is my chosen moniker because I think it’s euphonious and memorable, not because I have a massive ego (though I probably do have a massive ego).

In a world where most are encouraged to be tolerant of religious practice, belief, blatant stupidity and circumvention of general logic, what influenced your own affirmation to call yourself Atheist?

Fitting in has never been my strong point. I was always the weird kid that nobody liked. I made jokes that no one got, I was bad at sports and I just looked goofy. I was too tall and my hair was so blonde that it looked white. The fact that my mom made me get bowl cuts that made me look like a retarded mushroom didn’t help.

Anyway, after so many years of trying to fit in with others, a person comes to a point where he or she just says, "Fuck these people." I reached that point when I hit puberty and I’ve never really looked back. I never fit the mold, so I made a mold of my own and now I’ve got thousands of people who fit it with me.

I’m not different because I’m an atheist, and I’m not an atheist because I’m different - but being different did make it easier to be an atheist.

It seems that to The Amazing Atheist, no taboo is sacred; is it possible that God could create a taboo so sacred that not even The Amazing Atheist could provide comment?

I’m not impossible to offend. When people used to compare the Backstreet Boys to The Beatles, I was offended. If there were a god who made it taboo to compare mediocre hacks to their truly talented counterparts, then I would observe and respect his will in that instance.

Your thoughts on the following fundamentalist conundrums (or as I like to call them funundrums):

Where did the universe come from if not from God?
Why did it have to come from anywhere? Occam’s razor addresses this question nicely. If we’re going to presume a God popped out of nowhere in order to explain the universe, then why not just presume the universe just popped out of nowhere? Obviously, the beginning of the universe is an event (if it was an event) beyond human comprehension. Crediting that event to an anthropomorphic deity is just our way of coming to terms with our inability to grasp our profound ignorance of whatever the real truth may be.

Also, I don’t understand what ground any theist thinks they gain with this argument. If the universe was created by a god, it’s still incredibly unlikely that it would be the one they worship (or even one the humanity had any knowledge of at all). The fact that intelligent life arose, as far as we know, on this planet alone out of billions and billions of worlds shows that if there was a creator he was a lot more fascinated with planets and stars than with living things.

If there is no such thing as heaven or hell, what happens when you die?
We are the sum of our parts. We feel with our nervous system, think with our brains which are powered by the blood pumped from our hearts. The idea that all of our finely tuned organs, our bones, our brains - everything that were made of - is completely superfluous makes no sense to me. If we can survive death, then what is the point of all this well-evolved machinery keeping us alive? I’m not saying that the afterlife is impossible, but I don’t see any compelling reason to accept it as likely. Does this disturb me? Yes. I have not come to terms with it at all. I want to live forever. But, I also want a large penis and a flying car!

I accept harsh truths and console myself with what I do have.

Even if evolution were true, what provided the first spark of life?
Evolution doesn’t concern itself with the question of the origin of life. But, even if the origin of life was a one in a trillion chance, it was still bound to happen somewhere. If you roll a one trillion sided die and end up with the number 22,326,537 that doesn’t mean that 22,326,537 is somehow special or ordained. It just means that it happens to be the number you rolled. And Earth just happened to be the place where the lightning prick of life struck. 

If angels and demons don't exist, then how do you explain the hundreds of verified visitations and possessions?
Some people are still looking at evolution and saying, "No! We were created by God!"

Some people still look at mental illness and say, "This is the devil at work!" As George Carlin once pointed out, "Some people are fucking stupid." 

Amazing Atheist, what will you do if you find out that you were wrong?
I will burn forever in a sea of infinite fire. Luckily, I’m not wrong.

How can Atheism not be a religion when it has unverifiable doctrines like the theories of evolution, the big bang, and natural selection?
The funny thing about Evolution is that most creationists believe in it. They believe in a false wall of distinction between "microevolution" and "macroevolution." Ultimately, its speciation, not evolution, which they deny. This, of course, makes no sense. They think that an organism can undergo minor changes on a small time scale but that it is somehow not possible for organisms to undergo major changes on a large timescale.

But, of course, Evolution is as much of a fact as gravity. The Big Bang is perhaps a bit less certain, but still overwhelmingly supported by empirical evidence. It doesn’t require faith to believe that these things are true. At least, it doesn’t require any more faith than it takes to not be a solipsist.  

Is there any religious practice which you deem worthy of your admiration?

No.

Are you ever worried you might get recognized on the street by someone with a grudge? Has it happened yet?

I have been recognized by detractors. They employ harsh words, but none have gotten physical. If one of them ever does, I will fuck them up. I am not Richard Dawkins. I am an American boy raised in the South and if someone touches me, it’s on. I would never initiate a fight, but I would sure as hell finish one.

Unless they were tougher. Then I’d just run! I am one-fourth French, after all. Retreat is in my blood. And I can move pretty fast for a fat guy. 

If Atheism was ever accepted as a mandatory subject in the education system, do think Religion should also be included?

Yes, but I don’t think Atheism should be taught in school. Just teach kids critical thinking skills and atheism will come naturally to them.

Do you ever worry that your 'confronting' personality might make some people reluctant to engage in a debate or respond to your videos?

It’s none of my concern. If people want to talk to polite atheists, then they have their pick of plenty of other vloggers. I personally don’t see the merit of politely refuting people who think you’re a heathen sinner bound for eternal suffering, but other atheists disagree with me.

I am convinced that timidity never accomplished a fucking thing. Violence isn’t necessary, but toughness and temerity certainly are. No one ever changed social policy with politeness. When the blacks wanted equal rights, they staged protests, held signs, chanted slogans, let white people beat them and hose them and sick dogs on them. They didn’t politely ask that segregation end. They threw a hissy fit until justice was wrought.

Now, obviously Atheists are in a better position than pre-Civil Rights Movement blacks and therefore the same level of protest isn’t required of us, but we do need to let people know who we are and what we think and why we think it. People always bitch that I misrepresent atheists, but the only reason I wind up representing atheists at all is because I’m loud, I’m in your face, I’m out there on the front lines with a megaphone, broadcasting my opinion to the world. If they don’t like what I’m saying, then they need to get their own megaphone and say something else. If someone wants to play the MLK to my Malcolm X, then let it be. But don’t bitch and me for being a bad voice for you when the real problem is that you’ve failed to be a voice for yourself at all.  

What's the best and worst things that have happened since becoming popular on Youtube?

I was a free-market capitalist when I joined Youtube and now I’m a lot more socialistic - that transformation is confusing for some people and they view it not as personal evolution but as hypocrisy. So, Youtube makes it harder for you to change your mind about something because you worry, on some level, that people will call you a flip-flopper. So, that’s a bad thing Youtube has done for my life.

A good thing that it has done is help me to realize that I’m not alone in the world. I always felt like I was the odd man out and that no one got me. Being on Youtube has made me realize that like-minded people exist out there in the world. I struggled with powerful depression for a long time in my life, but since I’ve been on Youtube, my depression has all but vanished. 

What does The Amazing Atheist do when he's not making videos?

I go through cycles of obsession. I have always been terrible at doing things on a regular basis. I tend to do one thing all day, every day for weeks on end and then, suddenly, switch to something else. If I start reading books, I do nothing but read books all day, every day for weeks. If I start watching anime, I do nothing but watch anime for a few weeks and totally forget that books exist. I’m not a creature of habit so much as a creature of obsession. Making Youtube videos and reading the news are the only two habits that I’ve managed to form.

What do you do for work?

This is the most commonly asked question that I get, so I might as well answer it here. I develop websites for the specific purpose of making ad revenue off of them. I am also a member of many affiliate programs, selling everything from sex toys to web hosting. My income from these ventures, combined with my Youtube revenue, is more than sufficient for my lifestyle. I drive a new car and I live in a nice apartment (which I don’t keep clean!), and I work for myself.

I cannot work for someone else. I have a pathological aversion to authority. Unless said authority is buxom, dressed in leather and equipped with a riding crop.  

What group of people annoys you more than any other and why?

I am most annoyed by people with no sense of humor. A person who disagrees with all of what I say, but has a sense of humor, will like me more than a person whose ideology mirrors mine but who has no sense of humor at all. Humor has the potential to overcome all differences like nothing else. People who lack humor are, in my opinion, deeply flawed.

How do your friends and family react to your videos?

My mom likes them. My dad hated them when he was still alive, but I didn’t care then and I certainly don’t care now. There are elements of my family that would die if they saw them, but they’re elements of my family that probably deserve to die (in that figurative sense, of course) in the first place.

Why is a Banana not 'the Atheist' nightmare'?

It’s rich in potassium. Atheist’s dig potassium.

Who would the planet be better off without?

We need a lot less fucking bureaucrats and red tape. Why does everything require a permit and proof of ID and requisition form B-12? My dad has three licenses with three different names and three different ages as a kid because the folks at the DMV just took your word for all of it. Now, some might say that this is a terrible thing - but it was a great thing. It meant that you could start over, that you’re life wasn’t under scrutiny and that your mistakes didn’t haunt you to the grave. People need breathing room and rules that are flexible - I think the cynicism and paranoia of my generation is largely due to this awareness that you are chained to your identity. You have a designation number and your fingerprints are on record and that is your inescapable reality. People don’t feel like people anymore. They feel like cattle, with ID tags in their ears, branded as property of their respective governments.     

If the world was rid of religion, do you think it would be less interesting?

The Jerry Springer Show is interesting. I think we’ve been interesting long enough. Maybe we should give stability a chance instead of hitting everyone else over the heads with chairs all the time. 

Do you think Richard Dawkins would approve of your method?

Richard’s method and my method are largely the same. The main difference is that I yell and curse. We both have the same, "I’m right and I know it and I’m tired of this silly shit," attitude.

Is that Gorilla199 guy for real?

Apparently so. Every time I think I’ve finally met the stupidest or craziest person or belief that I have ever encountered, someone like Gorilla199 comes along and lets me know just how terribly wrong I was. At this rate, in a few years I’ll encounter someone who really does believe in The Flying Spaghetti Monster.


Thanks to everyone who submitted a question and to Jake for contributing to this piece. Also big warm hugs to The Amazing Atheist for agreeing to this interview, and for continuing to entertain us on Youtube.

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Franco

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 05:52 PM

Props for overcoming your depression. Who would have thought anything good could come from Youtube?

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Rob

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:03 PM

Omg the world knows what TJ does for a living now!

Anders

Anders

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I can't believe you of all people hadn't heard of him Mikey. If the amazing atheist is reading this - love your work.

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Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:09 PM
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"I have a pathological aversion to authority. Unless said authority is buxom, dressed in leather and equipped with a riding crop."

Now that's an honest answer!

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Nothingness

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:11 PM

I can't believe you wasted an interview on this guy

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Choopmans

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:14 PM

jolly good.

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Grover

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:16 PM

...in response to this comment by Choopmans. Bravo and amen

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Some Guy

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:17 PM

...in response to this comment by Nothingness. I was annoyed too at first, but his answers are actually quite coherent and interesting, if a bit self-serving.

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Zadhman

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:18 PM

Amazing Atheist, what will you do if you find out that you were wrong?
I will burn forever in a sea of infinite fire. Luckily, I’m not wrong.

Prove it douchebag

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Wendy W

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks for the link to the funniest video I've seen this week.

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NickDutch

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:22 PM

Brilliant interview TAA. Love your videos. keem them coming.

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Jen

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:30 PM

I'm in love with your design

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jenessa sneva

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:30 PM

yes mr. terroja you are amazing.

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The Voice

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:35 PM

Unless they were tougher?

I've met guys with your build, and damn does it hurt when they hit.

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Greg D

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:35 PM

We both have the same, "I’m right and I know it and I’m tired of this silly shit," attitude

*Applause*

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Mikey

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:37 PM
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...in response to this comment by Jen. Thanks Jen. I'm guessing your talking about the site?

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fsdaf

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 06:42 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Nah, just fuck off.

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turtledoves

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:07 PM

hahahahahaa i loved it hahahahaha yup

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Kegs666

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:08 PM

Some people still look at mental illness and say, "This is the devil at work!" As George Carlin once pointed out, "Some people are fucking stupid." PERFECT!

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Truth Chick

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:26 PM

You came across less obnoxious in this interview. But I still love ya :-P

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U.G.Andi

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:29 PM

The flying spaghetti monster isn't real?

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nemodot

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:32 PM

I've also found myself watching as many videos of him as I could, I am also a great fan of Pat Condell and founded TAA user on Pat's favorites. Even as I don't speak English as my first language I mastered it enough to watch this great youtubers.

Pd: Great website design.

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m@ximus prime

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:37 PM

thanks taa. friggin cool web design guy.

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Zadhmansamadman

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:41 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. He has done so, as well as anyone ever has, over and over again. It's not his fault you are too stupid and/or too entrenched in fairytale belief to understand. The problem lies with you my friend, not him.

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Wendy W

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:45 PM
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...in response to this comment by Zadhmansamadman. I'm amazed the comments have been as tame as they have so far. Hope I didn't just jinx it!

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entheogensmurf

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Decent interview. Nothing really to add comment wise.

Thanks for your efforts TAA and Mikey.

P.S. Make sure you eat your mycoprotein.

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Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:03 PM
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...in response to this comment by entheogensmurf. Anytime.

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godluvr

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:04 PM

the "amazing" atheist is nothing more than the "pathedic" atheist
he has admitted on numerous times to having a small penis
and he also has admited that he is bisexual
now he admits that he makes his money spamming people
he needs to find jesus and stop being a faggot

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Joe

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:07 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Prove he's wrong

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Anders

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:09 PM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. Wow you make such a compelling argument for religion.

Seriously though a guy puts himself out there in an honest way and you don't even have the common courtesy to acknowledge the fact regardless of what you believe. Way to win over your peers chump.

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DrCuriousLove

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:13 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. You sir, are a moron.

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androgenik

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:20 PM

Very intelligent interview and responses from TJ.

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Wired

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:22 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. First of all, try spelling pathetic correctly before you trash someone. Second, who cares if he's bisexual? (which he was probably joking about). It disgusts me that you can base your entire belief system on being open minded yet have such a closed mind to everything else. People like you need to stop with the bigotry and grow up.

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Kline

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:30 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. Wow - your mum lets you on the internet for 5 minutes and that's how you spend your time.

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godluvr'sadumass

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:52 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. your ad hominems only help the amazing atheist's case and prove the accuracy of my screen name. also, do you honestly think your jesus would approve of your message?

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bleunt

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:57 PM

That "what happens is you're wrong" question deserved more. On the other hands, it's been asked so many times already. But remember, it's worse to believe in the WRONG god than it is to believe in NO god. It says nothing in the ten commandments about NOT believing in him.

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bleunt

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 08:58 PM

...in response to this comment by bleunt. *hand. -_-

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godluvr

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 09:13 PM

my comment was deleted
because atheists are cowards
who deny the right to free speech
i speak the truth of god
you cannot silence me

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Mikey

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 09:29 PM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. Howdy.

Your comments were deleted for one reason only - they were just drivel, and added nothing to this topic. There are plenty of sites out there that are cool with you calling someone a 'faggot' just for the hell of it, but this sit isn't one of them.

If you want to add something - you know - sensible, knock your self out. But we try to keep the comment threads relevant, not cluttered with nonsensical bullcrap. It's one reason our readers keep coming back. Everyone is free to agree or disagree with the article and talk about it, but if you just want to come on and insult people for the hell if it, your comment is history. What I'm saying, is that "atheists are fags" doesn't really constitute anything meaningful or helpful. It's just pointless crap that our readers have to endure before they skip past it.

If we let idiots keep doing what you do, this wouldn't be much of a place to comment.

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Pedevil

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 09:31 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. He needs to find jesus almost as bad as you need to find jesus's butthole god lver faggot. It's quite notable you make no attempt to refute his atheist arguments but choose to make a non-point of all that he has freely admitted to. But then that's all we can expect from anyone so simple minded as to blindly believe in the contradictory scribblings of ignorant men from 2000 years ago. Just because you only have a hard on for magic invisible men doesn't mean your not gay.

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Proghead88

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 09:49 PM

Awesome interview. We need more honest, rational, open-minded, humorous, decent people like TJ.

Thanks Mikey!

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Scotty

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:00 PM

TAA did 9/11

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GreatApe425

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:14 PM

The interveiwer neglected to ask if mr. Kirk here was really, in fact, a middle aged man. Obviously they both work for the tares.

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Chris

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:15 PM

i loved iti

i like his onesty

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deadbolt39

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:31 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. Weak troll, 2/10.

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Jack

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:37 PM

I love your videos. They're funny and true. My conservative parents hate them though, and don't let me watch them. Luckily, the idiots have never heard of the iTouch. That's where I watch all my porn, :), and you. Thank you apple.

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Sixten

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 10:48 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Prove that he isnt douchebag!

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MatthiasFarland

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:11 PM

A magnificent interview and terribly eloquent, especially considering the general format of TAA's videos. Of course, this should be expected as he is a writer and on occasion we are allowed to glimpse his writing ability. Still it's nice to see such a large ammount of his talent on display.

Poor godluvr is pissed because he hasn't talked to his cosmic-zombie-who-is-actually-his-father today. Let's leave him alone. He doesn't deserve our efforts.

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Cpt

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:19 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. lol a christian asking for proof =p

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Some yet-unregistered guy

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:21 PM

...in response to this comment by Mikey. You just earned yourself a new site member.

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Jack

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Good interview... Although I am slightly worried when I wake in the morning, (Assuming Mikey hasn't already started the recovery operation), RustyLime will be infested with trolls.

I do have to admit though; I am slightly offended he implied the Flying Spaghetti Monster was "crazy" or "stupid". There's indisputable evidence that the Flying Spaghetti Monster exists... I can't actually present any to you... but... isn't faith enough?

Sadly, the realistic truth is, there's just no hope for some religious people. As Father Reginald Foster (A Senior Vatican Priest) said whilst being interviewed on the documentary "Religulous".

Bill Maher: "So how do you convince people of what's the true thing?" (Referring to convincing religious people of the truth.)
Father Reginald Foster: "You don't, forget it. You just have to live and die with their stupid ideas."

To clarify: In the interview Father Reginald Foster was talking against the classic Christian beliefs, including denying the existence of hell.

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V

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:27 PM

The flying spaghetti monster is REAL!!!!

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Lolligagger

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:34 PM

Wohoho Who wouldn't know, wohhoho who wouldn't knoooww up on the housetop click click click......... down comes the chimney with old saint nick

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Azrhei

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:49 PM

...in response to this comment by Rob. How could you not know? It was blaringly obvious to me already. Then, I guess that may be because I've done that before myself (and am starting to do it again).

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RaveMasterJason

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:56 PM

I love how all the Christians complain so much about how everyone needs to find jesus, because he is nice, and he never does anything wrong... LET'S SEE. 1st. I'm pretty that your religion says you sin when you do an act of violence. I'm pretty sure all the christians in this room are going to hell now for verbally assaulting him. fail 1 for Christians. 2nd Where is the proof of your aperant "Jesus" You have a big ass book .....that's it. No proof at all. And don't say anything about stigmata. Every time a christian has done something that has anything to do with stigmata, they are on the news for using a needs or holding onto a barbed wire fence to create this aperant "stigmata"


Lastly. No point in commenting back twards me, because it will be a pathetic attempt on your part. No one is going to be here to read it, therefore you will be fighting a fight no one is fighting, causing you to fail even more. Go home and pray to your pathetic excuse for a "God"

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Azrhei

Monday 2nd March 2009 | 11:59 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. He doesn't 'spam' people. He places ads on websites (like 80% of all websites, including You Tube, Face book, Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc). When somebody clicks on the ad he gets paid. Spam implies mailing ads to people, which I doubt he does (who know, he may).

Before you make assumptions, you might want to grow I few more years, then you'll understand how the real world works. Until then, oh wait, shouldn't you be off to school now?....さよなら!

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Gotilla199

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:05 AM

Your fat ass is mine tomorrow (February 31st) mother fucker..

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thecakeaintnolie

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:12 AM

haha brilliant interview, but most of it we already know from your video's..

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Andy

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:17 AM

Prove the Flying Spaghetti Monster doesn't exist!!

Checkmate non-believers!
=D

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Altoid

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:27 AM
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...in response to this comment by Zadhman. well, why don't you disprove it then?

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Jack Black

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:30 AM

Though I don't agree with a lot of TAA's views, his intelligent, passionate, humorous, witty, and thought provoking delivery can't be denied. The great thing about TAA is that his real message has much less to do with denouncing a creator being than it does encouraging the development of critical thinking skills. Such skills will undoubtedly guide most people quickly off the religious path, however I do believe you could easily arrive at other place besides Atheism.

There is genuine compassion amidst the entertainment with TAA.
I find it ironic that the backward, fear-based, and often hypocritical views occupied by communities such as the Christian right and/or the “fundamentalists” ultimately tend to help yield some of the most spiritually charged rhetoric by those who are often self-proclaimed atheists.

Cool interview!

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Don Dark

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:30 AM

awesome interview....screw christian losers!!!! hell all those faggy religions should die off!~!!

Altoid

Altoid

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:36 AM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. Well, I'm quite impressed by the quality of his responses. I've only seen a few of his videos, and while they were entertaining, he is very confrontational, but I'm beginning to like that. He should write articles or books, his writing skills are very developed and his prose is captivating. And he's as entertaining as ever.

And it seems we're having a resurgence of the "Gilly effect" with the mindless trolling of "godluvr". Well, if you love your god so much, then stop being so divisive and arrogant. As Mike said, this is a place for "discussion" not your pathetic attempts to criticize what you can't understand.

Great interview Mike, I'd love to see more like it!

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wrongwayup

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:46 AM

I've been watching TAA's videos for a whiile now. Good interview too.
I'm so glad that there are some contra-religious voices on YouTube, like TAA and Pat Condell, it makes it a better place.

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Ericpao81

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 01:07 AM

WOOT!!! Keep em comin. Destruction of stupidity is at hand

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Phillip

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 01:41 AM

Hey TJ! I never knew you were an affiliate marketer. So weird all this time! This is the same thing I do. Although I havnt messed around with am for a while now since I started my own niche product line of ebooks. I have found this rout to be a lot more stable and longer lasting than am.

Do you hang out at wmw by any chance? Feel free to hit me up anytime. napoleoncents (at) aol dotcom Maybe we can do a joint venture sometime. I live near la as well. Im in MS. If nothing else we can BS about internet marketing ideas. Ill be glad to give you my phone #

peace

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Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 01:46 AM
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...in response to this comment by Altoid. Check the links - he has written a book.

(I really liked it, and his message was clear - but I won't spoil it here)

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Wankilicious

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 01:53 AM

TJ is good, but I personally think there are a lot better atheists on youtube, from Thunderf00t to dakshinamurti, who even though not as entertaining, are a lot more mature and knowledgeable. Only my opinion. Good interview.

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crackers

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:05 AM

I love the Amazing Atheist. It's nice to know more about him,too. Thanks for doing this interview!

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Ben

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:09 AM

...in response to this comment by Altoid. He does write books, dude.

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IAMYOURONLYGOD

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:28 AM

IM A FAN

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WhatGod?NoGod

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:52 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. come on now. everyone knows that there's no such thing as jesus. you need to stop reading your babble and stop being an idiot.

PS: it's spelled P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C

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iknowyourgame

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:58 AM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. that's not a good reason to believe. just want to cover the bases "just in case". fuck you, dickweed. if you're going to believe in something that doesn't really exist, you should have a better reason than "just in case".

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Darkwolf56

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 03:21 AM

Cool article and I don't believe I read all of the interview and comments, but thats because it was very intresting. Also, I never understand why christains, or believers in general, try to convince people who they have no chance to, they should keep to themselves and have more room in heaven x).

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boburanus69

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 04:17 AM

The very bottom line in any of TAA's arguments is that you need to be critical in your thinking and above all, logical. If you have an argument, but you cannot support it with evidence, then your argument is simply not logical, and enters into the realm of belief. Faith is not evidence of anything, except the ability to understand something to be true when there is no logical evidence of what you are claiming to understand.

Personal testimony is also not evidence. It is the word of someone who believes what they are saying no matter if it is true or not. Imagine the court system relying on testimony alone to solve criminal cases. How many Gary Ridgeways, Jeffrey Dhamers, Timothy McVeighs, would go free simply because evidence didn't matter. If no one saw these men commit their crimes, they wouldn't even be suspect in them. Likewise, innocent people who haven't been responsible for any crime could be convicted daily on the sole basis of personal testimony.

You call in sick to work one day, simply because you don't feel good. You live alone, so no one can really verify anything except that you didn't go to work. An anonymous party commits a crime such as killing a child. They know you are home from work sick, so they corroborate with another individual to craft a testimony that you were the killer. No alibi except being home alone to say that you didn't kill this child. Never mind that you had nothing to do with it, two individuals are testifying that you did. If the court doesn't take into account evidence, then those 2 testimonies would be enough to put you away for life for a crime you didn't commit.

Now, this is why evidence is necessary to support a logical idea. Testimony is only going to hold true when supported by evidence. Why would humanity follow this philosophy in all aspects of life, except religion? Does that even make sense? Well that is fuel for another fire, so I will leave it at that.

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LOL

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 04:35 AM

This isnt an interview its a effing Q&A!

At least put some effort into it! dont just write down his every word!

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Squire Obvious

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 05:25 AM

...in response to this comment by Wired. He wasn't joking.

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mgsrulez

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 05:42 AM

lol nice interview

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Truvelocity

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 05:49 AM

I like the sense of humor answer. I feel exactly the same way. You can have diametrically apposed views withe someone, but if you get along, everything is fine. Stop taking stuff so damned serious that you can't breathe, people! HAHAHAHA

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Cr4sh0verr1deh4xx0rz

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 06:12 AM

also, harry potter is the devil. that is all. =]

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Nicci

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 06:54 AM

Sweet interview people.

PS I love how clean this design is.

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Apollyon

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 07:21 AM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Prove that you're right, fucktard.

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AlannahBabalon156

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 07:31 AM

One of the finest interviews Ive read in a long time. Keep it coming TJ and don't let the bast***s get you down, you got more support than you realise.

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Mr.Nipples

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 08:52 AM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. And how about you PROVE us wrong...and i mean Proof by this definition : the quality or state of having been tested or tried...you people always say shit like PROVE IT blah blah blah..how about YOU prove it..and no im sorry...the bible isnt proof...its what a bunch of crazy fuck tards wrote and changed over of thousands of years

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Mr. Mackey

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 09:47 AM

I don't think that "TheAmazingAtheist" is a silly name and that you should have got another name before becoming famous. You should never change it.

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Navall

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 09:48 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. Ahh a good, faggot hating, no love in your own heart, christian
good to see the religion hasn't changed much

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demetri b.

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 09:51 AM

having become a member of youtube, I have been so happy and filled with joy to have found interesting people who in many ways place words to the feelings and experiences that have been felt over the last many decades. Theamazingatheist is one of those seriously intoxicating and fun beings whom I enjoy fully. He may sometimes have a bit of a porcupine exterior on some of his vlogs, but in the long run all of his comments prove to be food for thought...well, not all hahahaha.

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mmafan

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 09:51 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. that isn't very christian now is it mr. now go read that bullshit storybook you call a bible.lol.

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James

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 10:15 AM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. You should have to prove that we would burn in a lake of fire before he has to prove that we aren't going to. A claim so massive as, "If you die, and don't believe in my god, you will burn in a lake of fire" needs to be proven before anyone even has to disprove it. Don't say "The Bible says so," because.. that would be like if I say, "Unicorns are real." You say, "Prove it." I say, "I don't have to, I read about it in this big book, called Unicorns Are Real." That is the EXACT same situation as you claiming the Bible to be evidence, so don't even use the Bible as proof. Now, other than a book that isn't historically correct, is there ANY rational evidence as to us" burning in a lake of fire" after our deaths if we don't believe in a certain god? Not at all. Open your mind to other possibilities than the ones you have been taught all your life, and you will begin to see how foolish they are.

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Hogaman

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 10:43 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. I'm assuming Intelligence is your dump stat?

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Cakes the Heathen

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 10:46 AM

"Amazing Atheist, what will you do if you find out that you were wrong?"
"I will burn forever in a sea of infinite fire. Luckily, I’m not wrong."

That's probably the most perfect thing I've read all day. If I was a bit older and didn't like black guys so much, I'd molest this sexy man.

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Cakes the Heathen

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 10:50 AM

And for the love of Zeus, godluvr, I'm an atheist and I know more Jesus than you! Those aren't very Jesus-approved words.

Jesus, if he was real, was a nice dude, but saying this won't make me a hypocrite: you're dickbreath.

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lols

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 10:59 AM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Learn it... Douchebag. He doesn't need to prove it again!

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Rawwwrr

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 11:06 AM

Nice bro

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Nulz

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:11 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Tell you what, instead of him proving himself right, why don't you go ahead an prove he's wrong.

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Lol

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:12 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. drum roll please.....





loles

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asdf;lkj

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:44 PM

...in response to this comment by Nothingness. i can't believe you're wasting your life thinking that this guy is a waste of time.

Mikey

Mikey

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:48 PM
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...in response to this comment by nemodot. Thanks nemodot!

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chindoo

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:48 PM

TJ you bastard.. Un ban me. I just said "you should be institutionalised"... and man you should be. In fact you are. The institution is called YouTube. UN ban me you fat sod.

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Ernie

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 12:58 PM

Guys, if you're going to insult him, give your view on it and defend your opinion, you only make yourself seem ignorant and stupid.

I truly agree with every word in all of his answers. I don't care if he yells and curses, his mind is in the right place. And it is SO true what he said about "representing bs" I don't feel like he represents all atheist, I make my videos and speak for myself, atheists ARE NOT following some pathetic book or guideline.

To your view of "The universe 'just be' " I had this philosophical view since I was around 13, It started when one of my friends at school said "god just is" i responded with "Why can't the universe 'just be' " since then, this has been going around my mind and giving me a more realistic view to things, I really admire you TJ, keep up the good work!

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nick

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 01:00 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. he already has, watch his vids dumbass

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Jesus.

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:28 PM

...in response to this comment by The Voice. Yes, fat guys are alot scarier then muscly guys. A tall fat man will kill you. A muscly guy will knock you out, laugh and walk away.

Rodney

Rodney

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:31 PM
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...in response to this comment Oh good. Youtube commenters have come to RustyLime.

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Mikey

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 02:50 PM
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...in response to this comment by Rodney. Deleted it :-)

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Foshiznay

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 05:30 PM
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I've never heard of this guy and I'm all over Youtube.

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Tiffany

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 | 06:28 PM

Great interview, I recently began watching TAA's videos as well. I love how honest The Amazing Atheist's answers are! It seems like there is no subject that is taboo to him. His YouTube videos are entertaining to say the least, I like his sense of humor. I'm glad that this interview gives us a glimpse of his writing ability, makes me more confident to purchase his book.

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SlySpy

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 07:43 AM

Nice interview.

I like your response to "Do you ever worry that your 'confronting' personality might make some people reluctant to engage in a debate or respond to your videos?"


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Kissthis

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 05:29 PM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. Tisk, tisk "godluvr". You're losing your religion, not to mention the fact: MEAN PEOPLE SUCK!

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Jake Farr-Wharton

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 06:11 PM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. So Godluvr, if you find jesus, you're automatically no longer a faggot?

I find that amazing, especially since my pool cleaner's name is Jesus and he is as faggy as they come...

You find Jesus and you're no longer a faggot, you're a bigot... personally, I'd prefer to hang out with the Fag!

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Jake Farr-Wharton

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 06:13 PM
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Mikey, great interview, this guy didn't disappoint... everything he said was automatically added to my repertoire.

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Froginator

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 06:20 PM

He didn't end with "peace the fuck out!". Awesome stuff Mikey.

Mikey

Mikey

Wednesday 4th March 2009 | 06:21 PM
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...in response to this comment by Jake Farr-Wharton. Hey mate and thank you for your input on this interview. 'Twas great huh?

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Jotto

Thursday 5th March 2009 | 05:39 AM

Good interview, and that video is fantastic. I find myself watching as many of TJ's videos as I can, not because I agree with everything he has to say, I certainly don't, though most of the things he says I agree with. I find him very amusing and his arguments are quite good. He doesn't just just point out stupidities in people, he kicks it up a notch and openly bashes it.

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Joseph

Thursday 5th March 2009 | 02:24 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. you sound godly

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DevilsAdvoc

Thursday 5th March 2009 | 04:04 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. Prove that he will :)

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qwinton01

Friday 6th March 2009 | 01:13 AM

This just made my day!

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ash

Friday 6th March 2009 | 11:33 AM

RAmen.

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EffOne

Friday 6th March 2009 | 07:42 PM

Thanks for a great interview TJ. Sweet design you've got happening here guys.

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Treva

Friday 6th March 2009 | 08:37 PM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. You're an idiot godluvr.

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MikeySinc

Saturday 7th March 2009 | 10:11 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. I believe the word you are looking for is "pathetic". kthnxbye

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storm

Wednesday 11th March 2009 | 04:21 PM

Brilliant interview. Great YouTube channel also. Cheers!

I used to be an atheist until I found out I was GOD.

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kelly

Saturday 14th March 2009 | 02:55 AM

...in response to this comment by godluvr. I wouldn't call him any names, but we can pray for him.

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johny

Saturday 21st March 2009 | 04:36 AM

brilliant man

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Tom

Monday 30th March 2009 | 09:00 AM

you seem like you were heavil influenced by george carlin. Props to you man.

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Johnny Walker Purple

Sunday 26th April 2009 | 06:37 PM

"I am convinced that timidity never accomplished a fucking thing. Violence isn’t necessary, but toughness and temerity certainly are."

The problem I have with this is that there is a distinct (and possibly vast) difference between "toughness and temerity" and acting repugnant. I can condemn christianity as immoral and illogical stridently and strongly without using pointless vulgar personal insults. Comparisons to Ann Coulter come to mind.

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Jeff

Thursday 21st May 2009 | 09:25 AM

Hmm. The Amazing Atheist is pushed to the hilt by YouTube, and even though 9/10 of his stuff sucks big time, people follow him like lemmings. How he possibly makes an income off incoherent rambling and mumbling obscenities is beyond me.

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Evyn

Wednesday 1st July 2009 | 01:51 AM

...in response to this comment by Wired. Pretty positive he wasn't joking about being bisexual. He was asked in one of his Ask The Amazing Atheist videos, and he just said "Yeah, I am" to "Are you bisexual?". Also, he's uh.. a pretty overtly sexual guy. Nothing wrong with any of those at all. Figured you'd be interested in knowing, although this is a late reply. >_>

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Evyn

Wednesday 1st July 2009 | 01:52 AM

...in response to this comment by Jeff. Same way Sam Kinison, and Bill Hicks made an income. [:

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jabberjaw

Thursday 4th February 2010 | 12:18 PM

The amazing atheist must not target Christianity. Over 40 well known crazy ass religions out there, and they all need to be removed. There is only one thing we all need to believe in, and that is The Human Species. If we could all believe in each other, then things would be better - everywhere. I know - crazy idea, and not attainable, but if we see every key aspect as tetra-life, then we can save humanity, the world, and our future.

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$paCe

Tuesday 3rd August 2010 | 12:52 AM

Amazingatheist, you're wrong about Jesus but I subscribed to you anyway because you're entertaining ;()

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jjj

Monday 27th September 2010 | 11:31 AM

The guy is obviously someone who read the old testament, and said "fuck it."
Maybe if he actually knew anything about other religions, he would realize how stupid he is.


"I’m not different because I’m an atheist, and I’m not an atheist because I’m different - but being different did make it easier to be an atheist."

your not "different" your a loser. There are many people like that, and thats what we call them.

Jeez, and the ego issues the guy has! No wonder he's depressed!

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Friendo

Monday 27th September 2010 | 11:34 AM
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...in response to this comment by jjj. Well...you've really swayed me with that comment.

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jjj

Monday 27th September 2010 | 11:37 AM

...in response to this comment by RaveMasterJason. hahahah If you know how to be a good person without Jesus, thats cool. But some people need him, don't judge, the guy just did what he wanted to do.

And there is a very large amount of proof for Jesus, just read a history book. The encyclopedia of Britannica for one.

It is sad that people in well developed countries, with obvious access to the internet, an infinite pool of knowledge, chooses to remain as stupid as you clearly demonstrate.

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Henk V

Monday 27th September 2010 | 08:13 PM

...in response to this comment by jjj. I'll just answer jjj

1) there is no evidence for jesus, in fact, (although I personally would like to think there was a jesus 25 +/- 100 CE) the evidence is to the melding of a lot of a lot of other people.

Absence of evidence is not a basis for claim.

2) a book or brittanica is no scholars interpretation of the evidence. If jesus existed, bring proof. No one has to date. So far its the actions of a lot of other people and the mythology of a large number of events melded by greek writers for a greek mythology from an export of an idea that may be entailing many folk (one who was actually called jesus).

Maybe womans weekly can help, some folk think that trivialisation of members of the community is appropriate, why not an entire 1500 years of hellenistic/roman mythology?


yep, there is a finite pool of view points on jesus (only one of them is mine) on the internet. There is also an equal number of creationist entries (of which I am sure is deluded or disingenuous) but overwhelmingly by 15 orders of magnitude is the literature.

jjj could you read the literature you dont like and the literature you do like. Dont google.. always go to the literature.

I know for a fact that 90% of that is useless.. but its the only place to start.


PS.. plz read your bible before brain explosions... baby bear had to quit because of them

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Friendo

Tuesday 28th September 2010 | 12:09 PM
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...in response to this comment by Henk V. Eisegesis: An interpretation of Scripture, that expresses the interpreter's own ideas, bias, or the like, rather than the meaning of the text.

It's kind of like the Tarot: interpret what you think the listener wants to hear. If you are a preacher, and your congregation needs money to build a new facility; you find scriptures that support your fund raising. If you need a certain person to get elected, you will find scriptures that support the election of your candidate.

https://rustylime.com/show_article.php?id=4231

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Friendo

Tuesday 28th September 2010 | 12:11 PM
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...in response to this comment by Henk V. Sorry Henk...ya' gotta' be logged in to get Kudos.

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Henk V

Tuesday 28th September 2010 | 02:47 PM

Kudos? My head is swollen with self importance as it it. I'd dare say that if anyone felt otherwise they would be living in another ideological dream that's been foisted upon them.

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jomamma

Tuesday 12th October 2010 | 12:42 PM

...in response to this comment by Zadhman. ur fuckn supid

Henk V

Henk V

Tuesday 12th October 2010 | 01:00 PM
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That's nice... now for the braincell?

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koldpickles

Saturday 9th July 2011 | 09:06 AM
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...in response to this comment by Zadhman. He already did moron. He explains things like that in almost all of his early video.

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koldpickles

Saturday 9th July 2011 | 09:10 AM
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koldpickles

Saturday 9th July 2011 | 09:15 AM
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...in response to this comment by godluvr. hahahahahaha WOW!!!!!! Really dude, REALLY?!?!

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