James-OH | Biblical Prophecies Are Physical Proof Of God | Atheist Experience 26.46

The Atheist Experience 26.46 for November 13, 2022 with Forrest Valkai and Jim Barrows

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[matszz]

Before you judge James too harshly, just remember that 7% of americans think chocolate milk comes from brown cows.

[joelinbody]

I love when James scoffs at the idea that vampires are real but talks about Noah's flood and gods as if they're common sense.

[dwilcox]

As an ex-fundamentalist, YEC believer, science denying, homophobic Christian, thank you Atheist Experience for teaching how to apply logic and reason to all the crap I was taught.

FUTURE EDIT - Thank you all for the support, a bit overwhelmed by the encouraging comments and personal stories.

[RAD-juru]

"Christianity did not become a major religion by the quality of its truths, but by the quantity of its violence". Michael Sherlock

[donwanna]

This caller is what happens when someone has more confidence than intelligence.

[GabeCoolwater]

"Don't try to say we're like an animal."
"You don't think humans are animals?"
"No!"
"We move too much to be plants and we're too big to be bacteria. So, what are we?" 🤣

[creativewriter]

I"m in my 50s and I WISH I had a teacher like Forrest! The way he explains Evolution is so amazing and revolutionary! :)

[mystiquevening]

I was raised a fundamentalist Christian, homeschooled most of that time. I’m recently atheist, and learning about evolution is completely new for me. Thank you for explaining this.

[drewlovelyhell]

"Were you there?" This brings to mind the phrase that "An idiot is someone who thinks anything beyond his realm of experience is impossible".

[ericchin]

Forrest.... you are amazing.

The way you handled this at the end and disarmed him to genuinely help him understand that's probably the kindest thing anyone has ever done for him.

[andrewliamdesigndevelopment]

26:19 I love that Forrest jumped into educator mode and began to genuinely explain the concepts in biology and anthropology that demonstrate evolution.

[Jermbot]

"Were you there, when the crusades happened?"
"Yes."
"No you weren't!"
"How do you know? Were you there?"

[rickskeptical]

James is like so many believers - don't answer directly, instead ask another question, then about "what-ism", then "were you there".
Deflect, dodge deny, declare and you are saved! Halle-freakin'-lujah

[judyfrancis]

Forrest explains this stuff without any animosity - he's not threatened by being challenged. He explains complex stuff simply, honestly, with great delight.

[redpillpusher]

theist: this is my claim
atheist: debunks it
theist: change subject
rinse and repeat

[clayhamilton]

I think this is the first time this man has ever had a conversation with an intelligent person.

[Ty-ridy]

I love how Forrest is so passionate about evolution. You guys handled that call thoroughly and gracefully.

[JeffreyChadwell]

I like how Forrest lights up when he's explaining science and scientific concepts. We need more people like that in this world.

[spazic]

Forrest... Damn, that explanation was amazing. You're literally saving the human race one idiot at a time.

[mitsukirobin]

This is why Forrest is the best for this. The tone shift when he found out the caller was serious was so notable and sincere. Well done. This is the respect we need to show ignorance. It is not always willful ignorance