President Obama on Atheism | Real Time with Bill Maher (Web Exclusive)

Bill asks President Barack Obama about a growing and underrepresented part of the electorate: nonbelievers.

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[yevheniishyshko]

As an atheist, I honestly don't care what our President's religious beliefs are, as long as he or she does not do any idiotic things.

[MrMohamedmassoud]

Imagine Trump answering this question: 'it's great! Nobody respects astheists more than me, everybody says so. It's huge, tremendous, I know the best astheists in the world, when I am president I will bring astheists you have never even heard about, believe me!'

[Sebmpg]

Religion is and should be personal. Should not be pushed in school and should not be shoved in our face by politicians.

[tylerhayes]

The way Obama responds is such a logical and flawless answer you can’t argue

[mcribs]

try being a public school teacher as an open atheist in the south and let me know how long you last.

[beksinski]

Imagine. A president who can complete a sentence.

[shazy]

People usually associate religion with good morals. It's just naive to assume just because a person is religious, they can be trusted. I have seen horrible people use religion as a cover for their depravity.

[Perrosiutico]

It's so important what Obama says about teaching our children "critical thinking" so that they know how to figure out what is true and what is false. The two most important things I learned in school were how to use logic and how to type.

[jackodonnell]

In 2020 they look like they're sitting close enough to kiss.

[TheDillon]

Say what you want about Obama but his speaking skills are incredible

[ellasterling]

As an Atheist I enjoy living in a highly Christian area. I love looking at beautiful Churches and most stores are empty on Sunday morning so I get the mall to myself. 😁

[lordfrieza]

I thought Bill's face whenever he said that nobody ever asks about anyone else's religion was priceless. 🤣

[philsmith]

Bill Maher drives me crazy with the constant interruptions of his guests.

[aaronshan]

Half of the "religious people" don't even follow the basic parts and obligations of their "religion"

[atheistboomer]

Teaching kids to believe things without any evidence, is not going to help their critical thinking skills!

[fredrickotieno]

When you are the president, your words matter; everyone of them. I like how Obama critically thinks of what to say in a neutral way.

[exstasis]

Atheist persecution, from what I can tell in the US, mainly happens within families, where believers have a strong vested interest in making sure that you are "saved".

[MarkSHogan]

Yep. Let's teach critical thinking.

[hidalgov]

I love how Obama carefully chooses every single word he is going to say. Total opposite to donnie macarronie.

[beakeral]

Wait a second - he never mentioned how amazing, great and well-loved he is. Isn't that what presidents do?