I'm jealous of Ron... he arrived at his understanding of the reality of religion long before most of us even got close. And he had the wisdom and confidence to follow through on his understanding with brave action.
I was adopted. The emotional, mental, physical and verbal abuse started on the first day. ______ I was adopted. I was forced/required to participate in their religion. I wasn't allowed to object or opt out. _____ Still waiting to have my adoption nullified and, take back my legal birth certificate. And not have that authority or custody be given back to my biological relatives or their relatives.
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has done extensive research on brainwashing. Parents/adults start brainwashing children with religion, when they are infants. Prior to them developing cognitive skills to object or opt out. Religion is a means and ways to con, threaten, antagonize, harass, bully, and annoy others. Religion is a means and ways of controlling others emotionally, mentally, physically, verbally and financially.
I was much like him, never really believed any of it, actually around age 10, when I met strong believers I thought it was a form of insanity! For that matter Santa, the Easter bunny... none of it comported to the reality I experienced every day, and after I learned my first simple magic trick, even with "magicians", it was never "Woe it's magic!", but rather "How the freak do they do that?" and looking for strings, wires, projectors...
@@dianahill5116 Ouch but it sounds like you are able to think for yourself regardless of the machinations of their rules. Whatever happens, don't let your anger at them blind you to others who care. Rooting for you.
Me too! My parents just went through the motions when the grand parents were around, and they weren't fundies either, but I thought that strong believers were insane and should be institutionalized just like others that hear voices and have visions! I never believed it in the first place, not Santa or really anything outside of observable reality, and it's always just been my nature.
I've always told my kids that adults are just grown children. I told them to only respect the authority of those who have their best interest in mind, and that it is ok to lie if you do not feel the adult has their best interest in mind. My kids are now smarter than I am!
Yes, Ron would be a much better politician than most politicians we have now. But then, former president trump isn't a politician either, look at that scoundrel's personality and track record. He's not really religious either.
So happy FFRF was finally allowed to place the commercial for public viewing! *Thank you so much for all the good work you do for all of us!* Thank you Ron Reagan for speaking out. You are appreciated!
Thanks Ron it’s nice to know that there’s other people like myself who never believed for a second this nonsense. And thanks to Anni and Dan who have worked so tirelessly on this issue and caught my attention since I first saw Dan on the Phil Donahue show seems like an eternity ago. ❤
When I was 7 or 8 years of age, my mother sent me for Roman Catholic communion classes. At the end of the second class, I told my mother I would not go back. It made zero sense to me and sounded cruel. Being a science based child ...it was pure nonsense to my ears. I am 58 years old now and my older sisters still ask me if I'm going to midnight mass at Christmas. Talk about indoctrination.
Like Ron, I questioned the whole religion thing as a child, it got to the point where I told my parents I would walk my sister and I to Sunday School and end up walking to our school and playing on the playground rather than go to church. My parents found out and never pressured me to go back to church thankfully!
The last line he added to the commercial makes the whole message 5x more powerful. I joined FFRF after seeing it. I had been on the fence prior…this helped me get involved! Love his style of speech and plain logic.
I love this guy. I grew up being told I was gonna burn in hell, among many other things. Real fear mongering stuff. It is abusive, the whole things was, and I'm glad I'm not part of it.
I wish I'd had Ron's gumption as a kid. Mom made a big deal about making all of us go to church on its 25th Anniversary, when we hadn't been going consistently for years. And even as young kids, we had very little interest in going to church. Mom and Dad finally gave up for a while, but they were adamant that we go on this one particular Sunday. I had no intention of going but was discreet about it. Before everyone started getting ready to leave, I snuck out of the house and ran. To nowhere in particular, just walking around on a warm Southern Sunday. I grabbed breakfast at Burger King and then an ice cream bar at the gas station before heading home. And then, the s---storm began when everyone else arrived home and I got the 3rd Degree about, "How could you DO this?!?" Unfortunately, my parents did believe in strongarming us...
I will say Ron Reagan Junior has the charisma, the intellect and the name recognition to really make a difference in this world I wish he would run for office
Sometimes we don’t realise how lucky we are having people like Ron. Having the fortitude and honesty to express how he feels. Because I felt exactly the same at 13.
This was a very interesting discussion. It's nice to hear RR again, and get his perspective...as well as see the new ad. An intriguing fact about the "fear of death argument" is that researchers have found out differently. The thing people actually fear the most is speaking in public. They are much more afraid of giving speeches than dying. I'm not afraid of death at all. I knew I was mortal when I was 5. It's not a pleasant thing to think about, and it is sad, but it's not necessarily a prospect that engenders fear in me. Fear mongering is at best a cheap tactic... but religionists used it on me when I was young, and I agree with RR that the use of threats about the idea of hell or other tortures is indeed child abuse. Thank you! 🌄
Thanks for having Ron Reagan on the program again. The only objection I have to him is the subject of hell. As a former Catholic Christian, I was taught that Hell is a theologic reality as with Heaven or at least a theologic concepts. By saying "... not afraid to burn in hell" Ron betrays his atheism for a theistic concept. However, I am not offended in any way when he uses that phrase. Ron gets me to feel good about myself and my views. He is very refreshing.
Wow, I’m so envious of those like Ron. I never had clarity, only confusion until my 40s. Now I’m finally clear about being an atheist. Sadly, I’m a closet atheist surrounded by conservative Christians. I love those unabashed atheist commercials with Ron. I want to see more of them!
Evangelicals were growing in number and vehemence at the time Ron Reagan came out nationally as atheist. The pushback was probably also physically threatening, not just vocal, especially since he was the son of their most revered conservative President, the perceived insult and threat to their facade was greater.
I Love You guys. I disagree. However, I greatly respect the Separation of Church and State. I am a Christian, who honestly struggles with Faith. Still, Free Thought, to me, is both Freedom to Believe + Freedom to Not Believe. I think you would agree. I am glad to listen to you too. Have a Great Day! Thanks To Ron Reagan for expressing your views!
No, never. Ron isn't an outward advocate, doesn't speak at Atheist conventions, give related speeches, do debates, or any of it, he does although pull it out when appropriate. He's a dancer and stage performer, and his celebrity is why he may be asked to speak on some political matter where it's likely to be mentioned given how entwined religion has become in politics, but it's not what he does.
@@Bob-of-Zoid Too bad. I listened to his radio broadcast in Seattle when he was on air, and he had no problem voicing opinions on atheism and politics. I think he and Hitch might have been an interesting duo even if it was just a one time deal.
As a nine year old just over 50 years ago I confessed that Santa wasn't real and wondered if church was an elaborate honesty test we're presented. No way would an adult believe this... Fear and the desire to belong are strong tools for harm.
You're not alone. I would have been beaten for that and several other things. I'm 67 now, and they who would have done, and did, such things, are all dead. I'm glad the passage of time changes some things.
I too never believed. It just didn’t make sense. When you have hateful religious parents, it makes you question “honor thy father & thy mother.” I said “I’m outta here. This is nuts!
Colbert is Catholic, yes, but he doesn't seem to have too much of a problem with people disagreeing with him on that matter. He'll challenge them (see: Ricky Gervais), and he'll take the loss in good stride with some laughs (see: Ricky Gervais).
Colbert is a Roman Catholic, of which Protestant Christians in the US generally refuse to accept as "Christian". Many Protestants consider Catholics to be heretics to the faith, and vice versa. Also, I do not know that talk show hosts have any input whatsoever on which advertisements to be broadcasted when they're nation-wide network TV programs. It would be different for locally televised programs however.
I'm an atheist and I agree with what Ron said and how he said it, but I have to say, he absolutely did not answer the last question about how, as an atheist, he faces death and his own mortality. I would have liked to hear what he had to say, but he talked about abortion instead, which was a non sequitur.
Interesting that the commercial ran on Stephen Colbert's show. He is an unabashed Christian and makes that clear with statements and responses to his guests. I suppose he believes in free speech, too. :)
One cannot help but wonder how different the world could have been if Ron's dad had the same sensibilities and wisdom that he possesses. Then the world might not have been subjected so severely to the highly destructive policies that neo-liberalism imposed (and still imposes) onto the natural environment and society.
I deeply appreciate all of the hard work at ffrf but I would like to add a suggestion respectfully that the format of the show is a leftover from the 1950s I respectfully do not think that you would be able to connect with Gen z and millennials,
This is true and a good suggestion. Maybe it has something to do with all the constitutional lawyers at ffrf who pay more attention to academia than fitting in with popular culture.
I have taken to saying things like "lifelong atheist, not afraid of landing in any of the Nine Circles" (of Dante's Inferno) or "lifelong atheist, not afraid of being reincarnated as a cockroach" (thank you, Kafka). because these versions are just as believable/unbelievable and devoid of evidence as is the current Christian version.
and perhaps I could also say "not afraid that Anubis will judge my soul to weigh less than a feather" . I actually rather like Anubis , who has the head of a Basenji dog.. I'm rather fond of those little curly tailed "Raiders Of The Lost Bark"
Long time FFRF life member here. I didn’t figure out the Santa Claus myth until I was nine. But I began realizing that God was a lie when I was only seven. I friend and I conducted a scientific experiment. We both defiantly took the Lord’s name in vain by shouting “God damn!” Then we waited to see what would happen to us. As we expected, nothing happened! Well, nothing except realizing that just about all the adults in my life were lying to me. That didn’t help my emotional stability any. I grew up and got over it. I’ve been a happy, unabashed atheist for many decades now.
I was adopted. The emotional, mental, physical and verbal abuse started on the first day. _____ I was adopted. I was forced/required to participate in their religion. I wasn't allowed to object or opt out. _______ Still waiting to have my adoption nullified and, take back my legal birth certificate. And not have that custody or authority be given back to my biological relatives or their relatives.
@@acrediteounao777 The people that adopted me/I was forced to live with have been delaying this trial for over twenty years. ____ They've been aiding, abetting and protecting a pedophile.
@@judykinsman3258 Needed Federal Legislation. Adoption Nullification Act: Allowing adopted people to have their adoption nullified. Regardless of their age. ____ Had there been federal legislation, I would have had my adoption nullified decades ago. And wouldn't have had to post this information. There might be thousands of people, now or in the future; that want their adoption nullified. Federal legislation might help millions.
I agree with Ron Reagan. I've always seen Heaven and Hell as simply a figment of one's imagination. Christians see *"Burning in Hell"* as being an unpleasant experience. I think it depends on whom you ask. I see *"Burning in Hell"* like being in a sauna or relaxing in a hot tub.
It's time to bring this issue up, namely, religion in the NFL. The NFL first adopted the US Military with open arms and now religion with $million ads such as: "He Gets Us," referring to Jesus. Apparently conservative Christians don't get enough religion at church, school and home that they have to be reminded of their devotion during NFL games. Even NFL players "thank God" after winning, which of course assumes that God didn't want the other team to win. That's how it is in America with "God bless America," but not the rest of the world. Not that all the billions of people in the world could use a blessing from God now and then. This is not the end of it, not even close. Conservative Christians will next insist that every NFL game be started with a national prayer and ask God to: "Bless the players, coaches and fans, including the good old USA," while he's at it. This is not an unreasonable request considering the number of NFL players that point to the heavens after every touchdown, assuming of course, that God didn't want the defense to prevent the touchdown. Safe to say other national sports like baseball, hockey, soccer and corn-hole are on the list of sports to be conquered by religion in American. Just think what this is going to do to betting on games if God picks winners and losers. I wonder what the odds are on that?
I found out a deeply religious friend of mine died at age 80; a serious devotee of Swami Ramana His image really came into utube at his passage I have Wendell Wilkinson testimonials on Hindu faith In cold storage what if that seeded a movie: the atheist's delivery 🚚
I also never believed in religion. But, religion was just one of a thousand different things that people believe that are utter rubbish. I ran into more social friction for things not religion, like believing in luck.
When you strip away all the extraneous royal, etc…, all religions emphasize the importance of “doing and being good. God is superfluous and, obviously, divisive. Do good, not God.
On bonny Scotland virtually no one believes in God. We're in caveman times but we have buses and cars.when l grew up most people never mentioned religioun or cared. However I think there is a possibility that entities from other dimensions exist as l might have encountered them. Its baffling.
Ron no, just no. That was a bad analogy. The heart transplant is done from the point of rationing a rare resource, donated hearts. The ingredients for a cake are valueless by comparison.
@@tcm4721 No problem, just be glad there are other treatments besides transplants! You calling hearts a "Rare resource" conjures up thoughts of a black market...
@@Bob-of-Zoid Because of the Reagan Revolution and dark money, I may have to sell my heart in order to retire. Such is the logical flaw of all GOP policies. They're only in it for the money. And that kind of power is what religion is all about, too. Democracy will fail if religion is not kept out of politics. The Founders knew this. Try teaching that in schools today!
When l was very young l considered religion. I decided that l couldn't do that to myself, I would let myself down some how. I was correct . And about 5-6 yrs old.
I'm jealous of Ron... he arrived at his understanding of the reality of religion long before most of us even got close. And he had the wisdom and confidence to follow through on his understanding with brave action.
I was adopted.
The emotional, mental, physical and verbal abuse started on the first day.
______
I was adopted.
I was forced/required to participate in their religion.
I wasn't allowed to object or opt out.
_____
Still waiting to have my adoption nullified and, take back my legal birth certificate. And not have that authority or custody be given back to my biological relatives or their relatives.
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has done extensive research on brainwashing.
Parents/adults start brainwashing children with religion, when they are infants. Prior to them developing cognitive skills to object or opt out.
Religion is a means and ways to con, threaten, antagonize, harass, bully, and annoy others.
Religion is a means and ways of controlling others emotionally, mentally, physically, verbally and financially.
Religion is a means and ways of money laundering.
I was much like him, never really believed any of it, actually around age 10, when I met strong believers I thought it was a form of insanity! For that matter Santa, the Easter bunny... none of it comported to the reality I experienced every day, and after I learned my first simple magic trick, even with "magicians", it was never "Woe it's magic!", but rather "How the freak do they do that?" and looking for strings, wires, projectors...
@@dianahill5116 Ouch but it sounds like you are able to think for yourself regardless of the machinations of their rules. Whatever happens, don't let your anger at them blind you to others who care. Rooting for you.
This is my favorite episode of Free Thought Matters. When I first saw Ron Reagan`s commercial I thought it was the coolist ever!
100% agree. I want to see more of his unabashed atheist commercials.
@@danavanvoorhees3958 Same. It would let people know that a lot of us are out here
I was a childhood atheist, too. As a child it also put the credibility of adults in question, too.
Me too! My parents just went through the motions when the grand parents were around, and they weren't fundies either, but I thought that strong believers were insane and should be institutionalized just like others that hear voices and have visions! I never believed it in the first place, not Santa or really anything outside of observable reality, and it's always just been my nature.
I've always told my kids that adults are just grown children. I told them to only respect the authority of those who have their best interest in mind, and that it is ok to lie if you do not feel the adult has their best interest in mind. My kids are now smarter than I am!
Ron may not be interested in politics, but I would vote for him as my representative.
I would too!
So would I. We need more Atheists in politics. 🙂
Yes, Ron would be a much better politician than most politicians we have now. But then, former president trump isn't a politician either, look at that scoundrel's personality and track record. He's not really religious either.
Same.
Me too! He has a brain! ..she said sarcastically. 😉
His comment that everyone is an atheist because everyone rejects someone else's god, is very insightful and logical.
It's the objective reality.
So happy FFRF was finally allowed to place the commercial for public viewing! *Thank you so much for all the good work you do for all of us!* Thank you Ron Reagan for speaking out. You are appreciated!
There should be more of these commercials from celebrities counteracting those Jesus commercials
Thanks Ron it’s nice to know that there’s other people like myself who never believed for a second this nonsense. And thanks to Anni and Dan who have worked so tirelessly on this issue and caught my attention since I first saw Dan on the Phil Donahue show seems like an eternity ago. ❤
When I was 7 or 8 years of age, my mother sent me for Roman Catholic communion classes. At the end of the second class, I told my mother I would not go back. It made zero sense to me and sounded cruel. Being a science based child ...it was pure nonsense to my ears. I am 58 years old now and my older sisters still ask me if I'm going to midnight mass at Christmas. Talk about indoctrination.
Like Ron, I questioned the whole religion thing as a child, it got to the point where I told my parents I would walk my sister and I to Sunday School and end up walking to our school and playing on the playground rather than go to church. My parents found out and never pressured me to go back to church thankfully!
That's nice. My mother would have dragged me by the hair to church
It was not a crisis in faith for me. It was that my brain finally started to work on something other than child care.
Happy new year FFRF teams
We missed you hope you had a good break.🖤💚💛
His clear and basic ideas are refreshing! Thank you and Ron for sharing this!
Ron's talk should be required watching for all middle and high school students.
Wonderful interview!
Ron you are a great example to so many of us!
Wishing you all the best.
I love watching and listening to Ron. He just has such a clear, direct way of expressing things and makes so much sense! Thanks!
The last line he added to the commercial makes the whole message 5x more powerful. I joined FFRF after seeing it. I had been on the fence prior…this helped me get involved!
Love his style of speech and plain logic.
I love this guy.
I grew up being told I was gonna burn in hell, among many other things. Real fear mongering stuff.
It is abusive, the whole things was, and I'm glad I'm not part of it.
Big fan of Ron. Obviously so comfortable in his own skin. Many thanks for the interview and posting. Much appreciated.
Fantastic.
I was 4 when we were driving back from church "dad, I don't want to go back there".
Reply was "ok".
Simple as that 😁
It was a real pleasure to see Ron Reagan again, thank you!
I wish I'd had Ron's gumption as a kid. Mom made a big deal about making all of us go to church on its 25th Anniversary, when we hadn't been going consistently for years. And even as young kids, we had very little interest in going to church. Mom and Dad finally gave up for a while, but they were adamant that we go on this one particular Sunday. I had no intention of going but was discreet about it. Before everyone started getting ready to leave, I snuck out of the house and ran. To nowhere in particular, just walking around on a warm Southern Sunday. I grabbed breakfast at Burger King and then an ice cream bar at the gas station before heading home. And then, the s---storm began when everyone else arrived home and I got the 3rd Degree about, "How could you DO this?!?" Unfortunately, my parents did believe in strongarming us...
I was raised Seventh day Adventist! I knew from a young age that I didn’t belong.
Wonderful. Thank you ☘️☘️☘️
I find it amusing that I had the same experience as Ron at the same age and also cant understand why people refuse to see reality.
Same. It's actually mindblowing.
I will say Ron Reagan Junior has the charisma, the intellect and the name recognition to really make a difference in this world I wish he would run for office
Was pleasantly surprised to see this actually broadcasted on regular tv, on Sunday yet!
Sometimes we don’t realise how lucky we are having people like Ron. Having the fortitude and honesty to express how he feels. Because I felt exactly the same at 13.
Religion survives because of its useful to politicians.
I am comfortable with my Faith, I keep it with me always, I keep it to myself. I respect Ron Reagan much more than His Dad.
Ron is a national treasure, so good to see him have this opportunity to express his beliefs. I, also, am not afraid of burning in Hell!
This was much better than good.
This was a very interesting discussion. It's nice to hear RR again, and get his perspective...as well as see the new ad.
An intriguing fact about the "fear of death argument" is that researchers have found out differently. The thing people actually fear the most is speaking in public. They are much more afraid of giving speeches than dying. I'm not afraid of death at all. I knew I was mortal when I was 5. It's not a pleasant thing to think about, and it is sad, but it's not necessarily a prospect that engenders fear in me. Fear mongering is at best a cheap tactic... but religionists used it on me when I was young, and I agree with RR that the use of threats about the idea of hell or other tortures is indeed child abuse.
Thank you! 🌄
Thanks for having Ron Reagan on the program again. The only objection I have to him is the subject of hell. As a former Catholic Christian, I was taught that Hell is a theologic reality as with Heaven or at least a theologic concepts. By saying "... not afraid to burn in hell" Ron betrays his atheism for a theistic concept. However, I am not offended in any way when he uses that phrase. Ron gets me to feel good about myself and my views. He is very refreshing.
I 100% agree.
The Ron Reagan show was good TV! (Back then, we had to walk five miles through the snow just to get to a TV...)
@@kleenmaint Year around and it was uphill both ways.
@@exceptionallyaverage3075 In five feet of snow. And I was thankful to do it.
Wow, I’m so envious of those like Ron. I never had clarity, only confusion until my 40s. Now I’m finally clear about being an atheist. Sadly, I’m a closet atheist surrounded by conservative Christians. I love those unabashed atheist commercials with Ron. I want to see more of them!
Evangelicals were growing in number and vehemence at the time Ron Reagan came out nationally as atheist. The pushback was probably also physically threatening, not just vocal, especially since he was the son of their most revered conservative President, the perceived insult and threat to their facade was greater.
Ronald Reagan has been replaced by Donald Trump.
I would vote for this realistic evolved primate. What a great homo sapien!!!!
I Love You guys. I disagree. However, I greatly respect the Separation of Church and State. I am a Christian, who honestly struggles with Faith. Still, Free Thought, to me, is both Freedom to Believe + Freedom to Not Believe. I think you would agree. I am glad to listen to you too. Have a Great Day!
Thanks To Ron Reagan for expressing your views!
Brilliant man Ron Regan
I wonder if Ron and Christopher Hitchens ever shared the stage for similar discussions. That would have been quite interesting to watch!
No, never. Ron isn't an outward advocate, doesn't speak at Atheist conventions, give related speeches, do debates, or any of it, he does although pull it out when appropriate. He's a dancer and stage performer, and his celebrity is why he may be asked to speak on some political matter where it's likely to be mentioned given how entwined religion has become in politics, but it's not what he does.
@@Bob-of-Zoid Too bad. I listened to his radio broadcast in Seattle when he was on air, and he had no problem voicing opinions on atheism and politics.
I think he and Hitch might have been an interesting duo even if it was just a one time deal.
@@garyhome7101 I never even knew he had a radio show. It's good to hear when someone in the public eye (Ear) is an "Unabashed Atheist" though!😅
When I found out the truth 👀about Santa Claus, I wondered what else are the grown-ups making up.🤯
Exactly
Believing in God is like Believing in Santa Claus
As a nine year old just over 50 years ago I confessed that Santa wasn't real and wondered if church was an elaborate honesty test we're presented. No way would an adult believe this... Fear and the desire to belong are strong tools for harm.
Exactly
Believing in God is like Believing in Santa
Yes!
@@richardwilliams473 I prefer Santa. At least we get to see him once a year 😂
We would have been beaten if we didn’t go to church. Sadly it took me to 40 before I completely left christianity.
You're not alone. I would have been beaten for that and several other things. I'm 67 now, and they who would have done, and did, such things, are all dead. I'm glad the passage of time changes some things.
@@jeanettecook1088 thanks. I was born in 55 too. My family was Dutch reformed.
I too never believed. It just didn’t make sense. When you have hateful religious parents, it makes you question “honor thy father & thy mother.” I said “I’m outta here. This is nuts!
I've read that our perception of a potential God is based on how we were treated by our parents. Hmmmmm.
It's amazing that CBS placed the ad during the Stephen Colbert show since Colbert is a Christian. You would think Colbert would have protested .
perhaps they were making assumptions about the demographic of his audience.
Colbert is Catholic, yes, but he doesn't seem to have too much of a problem with people disagreeing with him on that matter. He'll challenge them (see: Ricky Gervais), and he'll take the loss in good stride with some laughs (see: Ricky Gervais).
He's "Christian Lite" at best.
Colbert is a Roman Catholic, of which Protestant Christians in the US generally refuse to accept as "Christian". Many Protestants consider Catholics to be heretics to the faith, and vice versa.
Also, I do not know that talk show hosts have any input whatsoever on which advertisements to be broadcasted when they're nation-wide network TV programs. It would be different for locally televised programs however.
@@VariedVids They only accept catholics as christian when comparing their numbers to islam.
Thank you good show
I'm an atheist and I agree with what Ron said and how he said it, but I have to say, he absolutely did not answer the last question about how, as an atheist, he faces death and his own mortality. I would have liked to hear what he had to say, but he talked about abortion instead, which was a non sequitur.
Interesting that the commercial ran on Stephen Colbert's show. He is an unabashed Christian and makes that clear with statements and responses to his guests. I suppose he believes in free speech, too. :)
One cannot help but wonder how different the world could have been if Ron's dad had the same sensibilities and wisdom that he possesses. Then the world might not have been subjected so severely to the highly destructive policies that neo-liberalism imposed (and still imposes) onto the natural environment and society.
I deeply appreciate all of the hard work at ffrf but I would like to add a suggestion respectfully that the format of the show is a leftover from the 1950s I respectfully do not think that you would be able to connect with Gen z and millennials,
This is true and a good suggestion. Maybe it has something to do with all the constitutional lawyers at ffrf who pay more attention to academia than fitting in with popular culture.
I miss Ron's radio show.
I have taken to saying things like "lifelong atheist, not afraid of landing in any of the Nine Circles" (of Dante's Inferno) or "lifelong atheist, not afraid of being reincarnated as a cockroach" (thank you, Kafka). because these versions are just as believable/unbelievable and devoid of evidence as is the current Christian version.
and perhaps I could also say "not afraid that Anubis will judge my soul to weigh less than a feather" . I actually rather like Anubis , who has the head of a Basenji dog.. I'm rather fond of those little curly tailed "Raiders Of The Lost Bark"
Long time FFRF life member here. I didn’t figure out the Santa Claus myth until I was nine. But I began realizing that God was a lie when I was only seven. I friend and I conducted a scientific experiment. We both defiantly took the Lord’s name in vain by shouting “God damn!” Then we waited to see what would happen to us. As we expected, nothing happened! Well, nothing except realizing that just about all the adults in my life were lying to me. That didn’t help my emotional stability any. I grew up and got over it. I’ve been a happy, unabashed atheist for many decades now.
3 reasons not to be religious
1. It costs money
2. It takes effort
3. It’s bullsh&t
It's interesting that Ron says he doesn't believe in astrology, seeing how his mom had an astrologer as part of her inner circle.
Maybe that's WHY he doesn't believe in astrology.
I was adopted.
The emotional, mental, physical and verbal abuse started on the first day.
_____
I was adopted.
I was forced/required to participate in their religion.
I wasn't allowed to object or opt out.
_______
Still waiting to have my adoption nullified and, take back my legal birth certificate. And not have that custody or authority be given back to my biological relatives or their relatives.
How old are you?
@@acrediteounao777
The people that adopted me/I was forced to live with have been delaying this trial for over twenty years.
____
They've been aiding, abetting and protecting a pedophile.
They may have controlled your body but only you control your thoughts & beliefs!
@@judykinsman3258
Needed Federal Legislation.
Adoption Nullification Act:
Allowing adopted people to have their adoption nullified.
Regardless of their age.
____
Had there been federal legislation, I would have had my adoption nullified decades ago. And wouldn't have had to post this information.
There might be thousands of people, now or in the future; that want their adoption nullified.
Federal legislation might help millions.
I am not disputing the legal system/judge's decision on having me removed from the first group of people.
I never believed in any fairy tales.
I was surprised when I realised adults actually did.
Great story.
Cool thanks mate
Ronald and Nancy Reagan are legends. President Reagan had a huge impact on our country. But as parents? Total disasters.
I agree with Ron Reagan. I've always seen Heaven and Hell as simply a figment of one's imagination. Christians see *"Burning in Hell"* as being an unpleasant experience. I think it depends on whom you ask. I see *"Burning in Hell"* like being in a sauna or relaxing in a hot tub.
I could use a little doorway to hell on weekends, so I don't have to clean the grill! Just open the door, shove in a few steaks or chops...
And I'd like to buy beachfront property on the Lake of Fire.
@@VariedVids If that's *"Burning in Hell",* I welcome it. It sounds better than how Christians describe Hell.
And I'm not afraid of burning in hell for liking this with a 666.
I want to give this a like, but I can't bring myself to be 667...
@@LubaFan 😄
Jump to 4:55, you're welcome.
It's time to bring this issue up, namely, religion in the NFL. The NFL first adopted the US Military with open arms and now religion with $million ads such as: "He Gets Us," referring to Jesus. Apparently conservative Christians don't get enough religion at church, school and home that they have to be reminded of their devotion during NFL games. Even NFL players "thank God" after winning, which of course assumes that God didn't want the other team to win. That's how it is in America with "God bless America," but not the rest of the world. Not that all the billions of people in the world could use a blessing from God now and then. This is not the end of it, not even close. Conservative Christians will next insist that every NFL game be started with a national prayer and ask God to: "Bless the players, coaches and fans, including the good old USA," while he's at it. This is not an unreasonable request considering the number of NFL players that point to the heavens after every touchdown, assuming of course, that God didn't want the defense to prevent the touchdown. Safe to say other national sports like baseball, hockey, soccer and corn-hole are on the list of sports to be conquered by religion in American. Just think what this is going to do to betting on games if God picks winners and losers. I wonder what the odds are on that?
Good point they brought up hell
Ateizm to podniesienie człowieka z kolan Samuel Beckett 😅 Ron bardzo interesujaca osobowosc , podziwiam Rona!!! ❤
Your father must have been very heartbroken!!(
I found out a deeply religious friend of mine died at age 80; a serious devotee of Swami Ramana
His image really came into utube at his passage I have Wendell Wilkinson testimonials on Hindu faith
In cold storage what if that seeded a movie: the atheist's delivery 🚚
The problem with Atheism is it doesn’t sell. No eternal life, no guarantees of salvation etc. Unfortunate that ppl can’t accept the truth.
I also never believed in religion. But, religion was just one of a thousand different things that people believe that are utter rubbish. I ran into more social friction for things not religion, like believing in luck.
Organised religion is all about controlling the masses
@@dianahill5116 no they just hawk them.
@@dianahill5116 They must be starving, and killing each other when one of them finds one!
When you strip away all the extraneous royal, etc…, all religions emphasize the importance of “doing and being good. God is superfluous and, obviously, divisive. Do good, not God.
On bonny Scotland virtually no one believes in God. We're in caveman times but we have buses and cars.when l grew up most people never mentioned religioun or cared. However I think there is a possibility that entities from other dimensions exist as l might have encountered them. Its baffling.
STOP FASCISM !!!
Ron no, just no. That was a bad analogy. The heart transplant is done from the point of rationing a rare resource, donated hearts. The ingredients for a cake are valueless by comparison.
He didn't say heart transplant! He said heart surgery! You may want to pay better attention.
@@Bob-of-Zoid Ok, you are right, I miss heard.
@@tcm4721 No problem, just be glad there are other treatments besides transplants! You calling hearts a "Rare resource" conjures up thoughts of a black market...
@@Bob-of-Zoid Because of the Reagan Revolution and dark money, I may have to sell my heart in order to retire. Such is the logical flaw of all GOP policies. They're only in it for the money. And that kind of power is what religion is all about, too. Democracy will fail if religion is not kept out of politics. The Founders knew this. Try teaching that in schools today!
Ron Reagan jrn looks like his dah, it's like a clone.
You so rong there be no tears in HELL FIRE that means water there be no pretty flowers hell eather what a horrible place
Ron would make a great, perfect leader of the WHOLE WORLD.🙂😀👹👹
I was about the age Ron said he stopped believing when I started saying what? how? No!
When l was very young l considered religion. I decided that l couldn't do that to myself, I would let myself down some how. I was correct . And about 5-6 yrs old.