Falsifiable v Unfalsifiable Claims | Jacob - New York | Atheist Experience 22.22

The Atheist Experience episode 22.22 for June 3, 2018, with Matt Dillahunty and Phil Session.

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[MrSubsound]

Seriously? The caller tries to portray Matt is not looking for evidence of a God due to his beliefs on the show hes been hosting for over a decade asking for it?

[brianmonks]

Absolute knowledge doesn't exist. If I say I am sure of anything, it's never based on absolute knowledge. No matter how sure I am about something, I will change my mind if adequate evidence is given that I'm wrong.

[JorgeFCR]

If there is a God, gees the bible does a wonderful job ruining his reputation.

[nickokona]

Phil always seems so pleasant and reasonable. Seems like a cool guy.

[Multi]

~ Almost a year later, and the callers are still fascinating by their silly adherence to unsupported nonsense! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[benwan]

Where’s the episode that Jacob called back to prove god? I missed it. I always miss those episodes.

[Skylancer]

May I just say, starting with "last time we talked, you hung up on me" is probably a really bad idea. I mean, it shows you said something absurd or wouldn't allow a proper debate. That kinda hurts your argument.

[ralfhaggstrom]

I live in Northern Europe, And there is NO "god" here either

[slimjim]

Rational people who disbelieve are like the disciples who refused to believe when told by Mary in the (added on) long ending to Marks gospel that she had seen the risen Christ.
The story goes on to say that
It was only when jesus appears to the eleven when they were reclining at the table that they were willing to believe he had been resurrected.
So even those closest to him would not believe without evidence, and neither should we!

[CaptainTae]

Lot of current trends masquerading as science are unfalsifiable.

[axtonpino]

Phil Session has that amazing shirt on today

[JohnSmith-guii]

Maybe Jacob doesn't fully understand the difference between falsifiable & unfalsifialbe.

[tedgrant]

Imagine a superior being with amazing powers.
He will help you when ever you are in trouble.
He can fly and lift heavy weights.
What is his name ?

[aierce]

I think the simple problem is that, the caller isn't smart enough to talk and listen at the same time. Every time he is interrupted, he is unable to hear what is said.

[MC]

I don't get it. Why do people still use the same debunked arguments over and over and over and over again... At what point are the theists going to come up with something new? I guess that's what happens when your stuck with a stone ago mentality.

[HoichiTheEarless]

Matt is the best, no holds barred no bullshit, just show me your god is real and let’s do this

[JustifiedNonetheless]

"I am just reaching a reasonable conclusion based on sound arguments."

No, sir.  Your conclusion that there are no gods is based on a fallacy of composition. While it is true that not every religion can be right, but they can all be wrong, this does not logically preclude the hypothetical existence of a god without any religious affiliation.

[patriciaperry]

NO INTEREST IN SHALLOW WATERS LILLIES! Lol 😂 🎵 They all live in little boxes and they all look just the same! 🎶

[joehardy]

I live in Spain where the Inquisition lasted almost 400 years and turned Christianity into a religion of fear.

[glennbeck]

Matt hung up too demonstrate to Jacob how one goes about "axing" a question.