I had a major stroke during brain surgery, and I lost my right side and most of my speech. What just drives me up a wall is ''Thank God, he saved you.'' I must live the rest of my life paralyzed and not being able to talk to anyone, gee thanks God.
I can commiserate , had a stroke a year and a half ago, affected my left side. I was lucky, right sided strokes are usually much more debilitating. I hope rehab helps you, don't give up.
@@HAsh-ut4st I'm doing OK, my stroke happened over 7years ago due to surgeon trying to do an angiogram to a AVM in my brain. The surgeon did the total opposite what we both agreed to. Everything that could go bad whet very bad, such as the surgeon who actually does the brain surgeries went home for the night while my brain was hemorrhaging resulting in 3 months in the hospital, 6 mouths in rehab. I've never been a people person or a religion person, so I had the strength to pulled though. I'm sorry you had a stroke to; nobody should have to go through that.
So God bless you by affecting you with a stroke and lots of speech and therefore downgraded your quality of life and your ability to communicate but you know what? You must thank him because you’re still alive even with a very much diminished quality of life at least he saved you. I know what utter bullshit it makes no sense at all. I’m so sorry that happened to you, but God had nothing to do with it as you know. And if he did what a vicious narcissistic psychopathic piece of shit he is for inflicting that on you. What’s even worse if he was responsible people are aiding and a betting him by praising him for still keeping you alive in a more degradative state. People are sick.
@@HAsh-ut4st So glad yours wasn't worse. Strokes run in my father's side of the family. And I've got at least one of the genes, so it's something I worry about at times. I hope I don't get one that is so debilitating, or that makes me lose my logic. I'd rather it just take me out at that point.
My nephew's, a doctor and an atheist and people will go on and on in front of him after he's exhausted himself, saving their lives about how God is good and how God saved their loved one 😂
... Whenever somebody asks ME what " Church I go to " I just respond that " Which one SHOULD I be going to ? " , and when they get flustered and - habitually respond - " why, the Christian Church, of Course " I ask " Which one " ... this can go on for a while, but if you keep asking " Which " or " Why " , they'll eventually wander off and bother somebody else ... ☮
That’s a really personal question. I’d ask what bank they deal with, or how much money they have in savings? How often they have sexy time each week- alone or with others, etc. I’m known to be a bit of a $hit disturber though. When people are rude, sometimes the only way to teach them is to be rude as well. Never give up an opportunity to teach.
When they ask me what church I go to, I tell them that I've had enough church to last me a thousand lifetimes thank you very much. Then I usually get a funny look, and then they wander off.
I have a dear friend who broke away from a bad marriage. Alcoholic, verbally abusive husband, had a great job, but wound up basically running a ponzi scheme with his clients' money. He's now under round the clock care, i'm not sure who's paying for that. My friend gives all the credit to god for getting her out of the marriage, when I am of the opinion that it was her strength that got her out of it.
If a good, even just decent, creator god existed, there would be no abusive husbands in the first place, IMO. But according to the OT, that god is an abusive 'husband'.
The doctor will not prep for surgery until the scan is complete. Jamie’s genetics/health, his doctors and hospital staff were excellent. I worked in a hospital for 40 years and I have never seen god!!
Asking someone what church they attend is a really personal question. In response I'd ask what bank they deal with, or how much money they have in savings? How often they have sexy time each week- alone or with others, etc. When people are rude, sometimes the only way to teach them is to be rude as well. Never give up an opportunity to teach. I’m in Canada and I’m 66, I’ve never had anyone ask about my religious affiliation. They always ask, “What do you do for a living?” I find that equality rude.
I enjoyed the essay Seth shared (Bret Gallaher's "Why You Really, Really Don't Want to Live Forever") and the caller portion of the show. Great stuff to think on. Thank you!
Seth, great podcast as usual! During the Jamie Foxx story, I heard in my head, Tim Minchin singing in 'Thakyou god for fixing the cataracts of Sams' mom' how god will "take a break from giving babies malaria, drop down to your local area to fix the cataracts of your mom!" , so aprapos! Now, I can kind of excuse Dawkins a tiny bit due to potential brain damage from his stroke. He is an old biologist who can't seem to separate sex and gender. And sadly, he, years ago, told a story of how sad it was that an old professor couldn't accept new info. Now he's that very thing. Also. Seth. You look better than ever! No botox needed. 👍🏼💙💝💙💖💙🥰✌
It reminds me of a video a lady filmed, asking God for a whale to appear from the ocean. Lo and behold, a whale appeared. A true miracle. Alas, God didn't stop 230,000 people from drowning in the 2004 tsunami.
Once I saw a documentary about a Portuguese ophthalmologist who was allowed to work in North Korea for a few weeks. He cured an old man of cataract. And for the first time in his life this old man saw his 10 year old grandchild. He fell to his knees crying in front of the picture on the wall of that first, already deceased leader, Kim Il-sung. And thanked him profusely. It is precisely the backwardness of this leader and his son and grandson that this old man did not receive proper eye care in the first place. You can easily replace those backward leaders with a god.
I wish that insurance companies would distance themselves from labeling a catastrophic event an "ACT OF GOD" and just refer to it as either a "NATURAL" or "MAN-MADE" catastrophic event or threat to life ir property.
I am the same way. I am so bad, my bf, who was a theatre major, tells me I have don't have suspension of disbelief. I cannot watch & don't like, any fantasy, sci fi, & most fiction. What's odd is, beyond tv & film, I have a great imagination. But when tv & films come on, it's gotta be mostly non-fiction or comedy for me.
I'm sorry to say that I've forgotten who it was who said it (on one of the atheist/human secularist YT channels), but it helped crystallized my thoughts on death. I'm not concerned, at all, with the lack of existence, or what happens after death. But I have considerable stake in having some measure of control for the "how" and "when". And I think that may be true of many people. It's the idea of 'dying' , and the accompanying pain and drawn out misery (which many people experience with their elders) that is what's really scary. Not what happens or doesn't happen afterward.
To the "there are no atheists in a fox hole", my answer went to " No, they were out fighting while the theist huddled down in fear. God wasn't coming for them".
... We DO get shorter over time ... at thirty-five, I was a magnificent 5 foot, 8 inches tall and 200 pounds ... at seventy-one, I am a feisty little badger of 5 foot, 6 inches and I STILL go at 200 pounds. Physical labor for forty-five plus years has left me shorter, but with no loss of muscle mass and zero varicose vein (ugh) action ... I'm a hearty, happy T-Rex love machine with a shitty attitude and ready to rumble ! ...
Taped to my front door this x- Mas is a cartoon of Joseph to Mary; " How many times do I have to apologize for not making reservations for the inn?" ( and that's why it was a silent night. ) 48:11
I just adopted a stray cat.. she is so luvy .. named her Integra.. after the abandoned car I found her in. She is now happy and comfy.. She is an outdoor cat.. stays outside almost all day.. doing her thing.. but comes in at night..comes for food..comes for attention.. becoming best friends with my service dog.. Yes..make your cat drawing available on merch..that is a awesome drawing.
He was excellent in recreating Ray Charles' biography. Very good piano player and mimic, too. Thank you for saving me from watching his special. I saw a clip and was like, nah.
When you talked about the commandment about "taking the lord's name in vain", it reminded me of a question I've had for a long time about that. Does it really refer to swearing? And how could we ever really know? What if it really means something else, like ascribing words or positions to god, then using the "name", the authority, of that god to lend weight to those words or positions, when really they are simply those of the speaker or writer? When people talk about god hating certain people, or condemning divorce, abortion, or what have you, are they "taking the lord's name in vain"?
Thanks for the cat update. Seriously I was as concerned for it as if it were part of my own family, even talking about it with someone who happened to own a cat that was upset about the lack of cat toys at the local Pet-smart. Weird right?
Jamie Foxx and Denzel Washington have both pushed their god beliefs whenever they've been interviewed. Now, of the two actors, Denzel is my favorite. I especially like his take on "The Equalizer "film, which is his version of the original tv series from back in the 80s starring the late Edward Woodward. Denzel cranks up the character's intensity and the threat of seriously violent payback to the criminals. Woodward's version is more cerebral, and he hated using violence, and his version of that character was a former British Intelligence agent, like from M-I 6.
Oh man, Seth saved himself. It only got worse. I made it about half way through. It became a sermon. I tried really hard to keep watching but had to save myself. Some of it just made me sad.
It is both maddening and weird when people thank god for very nearly dying but surviving. It's like when people tell you you're lucky, and you're like well no, the lucky people are everyone else who wasn't hit by a bus. I think my response would be the opposite, god took his best shot, but the human doctors were better. Ha you missed me you git! Take your collection plate and shove it!
The hardest thing for me and knowing that there is no eternity is when my oldest son died just a few months ago. My tears are for myself because I know I will never talk to him or see him again like when he was alive. I've been dealing with several chronic, genetic diseases for close to 20 years now. One day, my son said that he was going to the urgent care. He wasn't into medical care and believed a lot of nonsensical conspiracy theories, so I knew this was serious. Just a few days later, he was dead. What the damn hell? I'll never get to talk to him again or give him another hug. It's completely over and he was only 38 years old. 😭😭😭😭😭
I have a comment for the mom with the autistic son. I’m autistic and so are two of my children. If he’s able to articulate those fears he’s completely able to process a response like Seth’s. This was a fear I grew up with, and being raised with the fear of hell did not help that. I have a 6 year old now with autism and she constantly ruminates over death and what’s going to happen after, and I didn’t raise her in religion. The autistic brain needs order and definition and answers, and anything that’s unknown is terribly frightening to us. But accepting that there are things that don’t have answers is a really important skill for us to learn. We won’t always know, and that will be really uncomfortable, but we can focus our energy on making the most of what we DO have right in front of us.
Thanks for reminding me Seth, I have a question 🙋♀️ How do you people keep living in Tornado Alley states when, as you said, a tornado strikes every 10 minutes..!!! I live in Canada and we have bad snow storms 5-6 times during winter months. If those storms were to come all year long, many times a month? I would have been long gone by now. And those storms? Nothing, like NOTHING like your tornadoes!!!
On Dawkins, calling himself a cultural Christian with soft spot for the aesthetics of the faith shouldn't be treated so critically. I know atheists who no longer follow their Hindu beliefs but call themselves cultural hindus, those who were once Muslims who are cluturally muslim. And I'm pretty sure this whole cultural Christian thing is not new; he basically said as much in the God Delusion. It felt pretty obvious to me that that's what he was saying. Anywho... You're awesome even when I feel compelled to push back.
My bf was a theatre major years ago. I have got to be frustrating to watch stuff with because as he says, I don't have suspension of disbelief. I don't enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, or many other genres. I know that will get me tons of flack but I assure you, I have tried many times. I don't find those movies or tv shows entertaining. So I watch mostly docs & other non-fiction things. Trust me, I wish I loved those things mentioned, because that's what's "in." And yes, many have lessons. I just don't find the stories credible or fun. I find that a lot of atheists enjoy sci-fi. So even in this group, I'm out of place. What is weird is that outside of movies, I have an incredibly good imagination. I'm so glad to hear Kat loves his new stairs!! 🥰 And Seth, the Dawkins position on Elon's dumbazz kills me, too.
I looked up the Muhammad name thing as I’d also heard it. The BBC reported that it was indeed the most common boy’s name this year- not in the whole UK, but in England in 4 out of 9 counties. In Wales it was 63rd, and not common in Scotland either. Still noteworthy, but maybe not so much as Musk reported.
Thank you for watching and reviewing so I don’t have to. I would have also started talking to the TV and been furious. Much like when I was going through cancer treatment and perfect strangers would ask if they could add me to their church prayer list. No thank you. I’ll thank the atheists who brought meals to my family and paid to have our house cleaned.
I'm waiting for the limbs to grow back miracle it's cool that your team won and you have a nice luxury vehicle but can God give a kid his leg/s back for once?
In defense of the poor, even a phone with GPS requires internet access or downloaded maps. Some people are so poor that they can't afford a smartphone that is fast enough to run Google Maps.
I thought I was the only one who noticed that. I was watching the Jaimie fox stand up and I honestly had to turn it off. Not because he was funny but because he kept crediting god for saving his life who any evidently proof. I’m so happy he was able to overcome his illness
I would be very concerned that Michala's family have been talking to her kid, behind her back, trying to recruit him to christ, and may have caused these concerns because they don't understand how he would process the things they've told him.
@@NeilHadynNicholson The almighty and the most merciful God works in a mysterious way, he ignored children with cancer and saved a celebrity millionaire
I just tried to find some of the science lit. on this link, but unable to so far. I heard the study results some time ago, so perhaps it hasn't been backed up recently.
At one point of the show Jamie Foxx described thinking that god gave him a seizure because he forgot about god. I about threw up in my mouth. Can't imagine singing the praises of something so disgustingly abusive.
I love this type of analysis because this is how I think but I’ve learned that articulating it to the Theist is futile because they go into Apologist mode 😒
Thats why in dont watch tv with my wife. But how much ego can someone have. The master of the universe creator of billions of galaxies who let children die of the most horrific deseases and let them suffer in hell for eternity sends some angels to save mr. Foxx for being not funny and play in some shitty movies for decades to come.
41:20 Ha! Every time someone asks me that, I say: "Oh, that's easy. god waved his wand and POOF it happened" them: "I thought you said, you didn't believe in God?" Me: "Well, you book says he did, so..." Them: "But Atheis-" Me: "No Atheist has ever said what you claim. Your book claims your god did, though. Go read it." Then I just walk away.
I didn't like the Jamie Foxx special at all. He was still Jamie Foxx. I didn't think that he was at all humble. Said that God gave him the stroke because of not going to church. Give me a break! It really helps that he is famous and has a lot of money. I'm sure he had the best of care. Thanking God totally pissed me off. He was humoring his audience.
Dawkins seems not only out of touch with a lot of things, he's going totally bonkers. My explanation for the difference in experienced time is, as kids we wait on stuff, mainly christmas and birthdays, the days you get presents for no reason. As you get older, you may still get presents, bu6t you don't anticipate it that much anymore.
Maybe Jamie was still high on the pain medications they gave him while he recovered. But this doesn't surprise me since it's someone that's a comedian/actor. Go listen to Jim Breur and his Q anon type rants. I think Jim is an awesome comedian, but when I heard him talk about the conspiracy theories he's into, I was like "WTF has he smoked?!". I know that's not what Jamie Foxx was spewing, but it's not far off.
Saying Harris and Dawkins are “going after trans people” is silly and inaccurate. Harris hasn’t even come close. And Dawkins simply holds an unpopular view about it. He’s not “going after” anyone.
I watched a little bit of the show but was turned off by so many curse words. Jaime was never one of my favorite comedians. I don't really like his sense of humor.
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I had a major stroke during brain surgery, and I lost my right side and most of my speech. What just drives me up a wall is ''Thank God, he saved you.'' I must live the rest of my life paralyzed and not being able to talk to anyone, gee thanks God.
So sorry this happened. I totally get your frustration with those non-sensical, and hurtful, comments.
I can commiserate , had a stroke a year and a half ago, affected my left side. I was lucky, right sided strokes are usually much more debilitating. I hope rehab helps you, don't give up.
@@HAsh-ut4st I'm doing OK, my stroke happened over 7years ago due to surgeon trying to do an angiogram to a AVM in my brain. The surgeon did the total opposite what we both agreed to. Everything that could go bad whet very bad, such as the surgeon who actually does the brain surgeries went home for the night while my brain was hemorrhaging resulting in 3 months in the hospital, 6 mouths in rehab. I've never been a people person or a religion person, so I had the strength to pulled though. I'm sorry you had a stroke to; nobody should have to go through that.
So God bless you by affecting you with a stroke and lots of speech and therefore downgraded your quality of life and your ability to communicate but you know what? You must thank him because you’re still alive even with a very much diminished quality of life at least he saved you. I know what utter bullshit it makes no sense at all. I’m so sorry that happened to you, but God had nothing to do with it as you know. And if he did what a vicious narcissistic psychopathic piece of shit he is for inflicting that on you. What’s even worse if he was responsible people are aiding and a betting him by praising him for still keeping you alive in a more degradative state. People are sick.
@@HAsh-ut4st So glad yours wasn't worse. Strokes run in my father's side of the family. And I've got at least one of the genes, so it's something I worry about at times. I hope I don't get one that is so debilitating, or that makes me lose my logic. I'd rather it just take me out at that point.
His Netflix show was him describing how doctors saved him then crediting his god with all the hard work.
I guess God works in a mysterious way, he let him get sick then turned around and saved him 😊
@@nobs997Sounds like a case of divine Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
He knows he's on the Diddy list, so he's trying to "get right with god" wtf ever that means, while he still can.
Maybe the doctors saved him but god is trying to kill him.
My nephew's, a doctor and an atheist and people will go on and on in front of him after he's exhausted himself, saving their lives about how God is good and how God saved their loved one 😂
I can't imagine living for eternity, my procrastination problem would be off the charts.
I’m using that!
@@DavidBickett-q7p I'm living that!
😂😂😂. You are damn so funny
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... Whenever somebody asks ME what " Church I go to " I just respond that " Which one SHOULD I be going to ? " , and when they get flustered and - habitually respond - " why, the Christian Church, of Course " I ask " Which one " ... this can go on for a while, but if you keep asking " Which " or " Why " , they'll eventually wander off and bother somebody else ... ☮
That’s a really personal question. I’d ask what bank they deal with, or how much money they have in savings? How often they have sexy time each week- alone or with others, etc.
I’m known to be a bit of a $hit disturber though. When people are rude, sometimes the only way to teach them is to be rude as well. Never give up an opportunity to teach.
When they ask me what church I go to, I tell them that I've had enough church to last me a thousand lifetimes thank you very much. Then I usually get a funny look, and then they wander off.
You obviously have the patience of a... 🥁... SAINT. 😂
@@wayneharrison No, I just like to irritate these folks .. it's fun
That's an excellent retort. Ima havta use that one, "What church SHOULD I be going to"...
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Great episode, glad there are still people I can relate too on a level where there is insane ramblings going unchecked most of the time.
I have a dear friend who broke away from a bad marriage. Alcoholic, verbally abusive husband, had a great job, but wound up basically running a ponzi scheme with his clients' money. He's now under round the clock care, i'm not sure who's paying for that. My friend gives all the credit to god for getting her out of the marriage, when I am of the opinion that it was her strength that got her out of it.
So, it sounds like your friend is a Christian, yet she credits God for what God considers an un-Biblical divorce? Interesting.
If a good, even just decent, creator god existed, there would be no abusive husbands in the first place, IMO. But according to the OT, that god is an abusive 'husband'.
The doctor will not prep for surgery until the scan is complete. Jamie’s genetics/health, his doctors and hospital staff were excellent. I worked in a hospital for 40 years and I have never seen god!!
But one day you will see Him.❤
Amen! Bless your heart, your honesty is refreshing. Because my heart told me so, is not thinking. A person's heart cannot think.
Asking someone what church they attend is a really personal question. In response I'd ask what bank they deal with, or how much money they have in savings? How often they have sexy time each week- alone or with others, etc.
When people are rude, sometimes the only way to teach them is to be rude as well. Never give up an opportunity to teach.
I’m in Canada and I’m 66, I’ve never had anyone ask about my religious affiliation. They always ask, “What do you do for a living?” I find that equality rude.
Tough crud pops
Thank you Seth. You gave me a really good laugh this morning.
🐈⬛I’m so happy kitty loves her/his stairs. 🐈♥️🇨🇦
Happy Monday, thanks for the new upload! I hope you are having a good and god-free morning Seth!
God reigns.
Im screaming at god free
@@AyaNichelle-gi9cd Sending you love.
I enjoyed the essay Seth shared (Bret Gallaher's "Why You Really, Really Don't Want to Live Forever") and the caller portion of the show. Great stuff to think on. Thank you!
I enjoy Seth’s laugh so much! I laugh out loud with him every time. Thanks for bringing us truth and joy Seth! ❤
Glad that Cat enjoys the staircase.
Seth, great podcast as usual! During the Jamie Foxx story, I heard in my head, Tim Minchin singing in 'Thakyou god for fixing the cataracts of Sams' mom' how god will "take a break from giving babies malaria, drop down to your local area to fix the cataracts of your mom!" , so aprapos! Now, I
can kind of excuse Dawkins a tiny bit due to potential brain damage from his stroke. He is an old biologist who can't seem to separate sex and gender. And sadly, he, years ago, told a story of how sad it was that an old professor couldn't accept new info. Now he's that very thing. Also. Seth. You look better than ever! No botox needed. 👍🏼💙💝💙💖💙🥰✌
It reminds me of a video a lady filmed, asking God for a whale to appear from the ocean. Lo and behold, a whale appeared. A true miracle. Alas, God didn't stop 230,000 people from drowning in the 2004 tsunami.
Definitely want a Kat T-shirt. Happy New Year 🎉
YES!
I can appreciate this!! I saw that special over a week ago and hadn't talk to anyone about it but felt as you did.
Great stuff, Seth! Thank you. Happy New Year!!!
Once I saw a documentary about a Portuguese ophthalmologist who was allowed to work in North Korea for a few weeks. He cured an old man of cataract. And for the first time in his life this old man saw his 10 year old grandchild. He fell to his knees crying in front of the picture on the wall of that first, already deceased leader, Kim Il-sung. And thanked him profusely. It is precisely the backwardness of this leader and his son and grandson that this old man did not receive proper eye care in the first place.
You can easily replace those backward leaders with a god.
The Kim grandfather led as miraculous a life as JC himself, bar the resurrection.
I love your voice and your delivery. Paul Harvey would be proud.
KAT has created the need for a new connotation of the word "stairmaster."
I wish that insurance companies would distance themselves from labeling a catastrophic event an "ACT OF GOD" and just refer to it as either a "NATURAL" or "MAN-MADE" catastrophic event or threat to life ir property.
@@DavidSmith-xs3or Throwing God in there makes you feel like they are not running away from their responsibility. Smart strategy 😊
My wife doesnt like watching TV when im around because I criticize everything…
soul mate!
I am the same way. I am so bad, my bf, who was a theatre major, tells me I have don't have suspension of disbelief. I cannot watch & don't like, any fantasy, sci fi, & most fiction. What's odd is, beyond tv & film, I have a great imagination. But when tv & films come on, it's gotta be mostly non-fiction or comedy for me.
Most people choose belief over knowledge, and never get out of the garden.
I'm sorry to say that I've forgotten who it was who said it (on one of the atheist/human secularist YT channels), but it helped crystallized my thoughts on death. I'm not concerned, at all, with the lack of existence, or what happens after death. But I have considerable stake in having some measure of control for the "how" and "when". And I think that may be true of many people. It's the idea of 'dying' , and the accompanying pain and drawn out misery (which many people experience with their elders) that is what's really scary. Not what happens or doesn't happen afterward.
Great podcast mate .keep rocking
To the "there are no atheists in a fox hole", my answer went to " No, they were out fighting while the theist huddled down in fear. God wasn't coming for them".
First podcast visit for me.
Enjoyed
... We DO get shorter over time ... at thirty-five, I was a magnificent 5 foot, 8 inches tall and 200 pounds ... at seventy-one, I am a feisty little badger of 5 foot, 6 inches and I STILL go at 200 pounds. Physical labor for forty-five plus years has left me shorter, but with no loss of muscle mass and zero varicose vein (ugh) action ... I'm a hearty, happy T-Rex love machine with a shitty attitude and ready to rumble ! ...
I'm 71 and haven't lost any inches. Been 5'6" since 15.
@@Mehki227 You must be very healthy to have retained ALL of your height - I mean that as a compliment, by the way ... Cheers !
I'm "blessed" basically is I'm "lucky" and then giving an imaginary being the credit.
God wanted to make sure Jaime could party with Diddy in the future.
Thank you, Seth! You read my mind! (It's a miracle 😅)
I could only get through half of the Jamie Foxx stand up. It wasn't even a stand up, more like a sermon. It was too cringe.
@@Satans_lil_helperyour wording is chef’s kiss
Mr. Foxx really embellished this story... Hey, needed to make it good enough for Netflix 🤑🤑🤑.
Taped to my front door this x- Mas is a cartoon of Joseph to Mary; " How many times do I have to apologize for not making reservations for the inn?" ( and that's why it was a silent night. ) 48:11
I just adopted a stray cat.. she is so luvy .. named her Integra.. after the abandoned car I found her in. She is now happy and comfy.. She is an outdoor cat.. stays outside almost all day.. doing her thing.. but comes in at night..comes for food..comes for attention.. becoming best friends with my service dog..
Yes..make your cat drawing available on merch..that is a awesome drawing.
He was excellent in recreating Ray Charles' biography. Very good piano player and mimic, too. Thank you for saving me from watching his special. I saw a clip and was like, nah.
Excellent show!
Damn Seth, your experience with that show was exactly like mine. I couldn’t make it through the end. I love Jamie Fox but that was hard to watch.
When you talked about the commandment about "taking the lord's name in vain", it reminded me of a question I've had for a long time about that.
Does it really refer to swearing? And how could we ever really know? What if it really means something else, like ascribing words or positions to god, then using the "name", the authority, of that god to lend weight to those words or positions, when really they are simply those of the speaker or writer? When people talk about god hating certain people, or condemning divorce, abortion, or what have you, are they "taking the lord's name in vain"?
It makes a lot more sense to me than the ridiculous swearing thing…
Can't think of any one individual or single Corp receiving more corporate welfare than Musk has.
That opening is loud; blasting without RUclips normaslizing on. But the voice is great. Thanks for the episode.
Thanks for the cat update. Seriously I was as concerned for it as if it were part of my own family, even talking about it with someone who happened to own a cat that was upset about the lack of cat toys at the local Pet-smart. Weird right?
Jamie Foxx and Denzel Washington have both pushed their god beliefs whenever they've been interviewed. Now, of the two actors, Denzel is my favorite. I especially like his take on "The Equalizer "film, which is his version of the original tv series from back in the 80s starring the late Edward Woodward. Denzel cranks up the character's intensity and the threat of seriously violent payback to the criminals. Woodward's version is more cerebral, and he hated using violence, and his version of that character was a former British Intelligence agent, like from M-I 6.
Oh man, Seth saved himself. It only got worse. I made it about half way through. It became a sermon.
I tried really hard to keep watching but had to save myself.
Some of it just made me sad.
I didn't make it far at all. I thought it was supposed to be comedy.
@shuura exactly. And fine tell the story. Even say thank God a couple times. It's fine with me buty goodness. ...
It is both maddening and weird when people thank god for very nearly dying but surviving. It's like when people tell you you're lucky, and you're like well no, the lucky people are everyone else who wasn't hit by a bus. I think my response would be the opposite, god took his best shot, but the human doctors were better. Ha you missed me you git! Take your collection plate and shove it!
The hardest thing for me and knowing that there is no eternity is when my oldest son died just a few months ago. My tears are for myself because I know I will never talk to him or see him again like when he was alive.
I've been dealing with several chronic, genetic diseases for close to 20 years now. One day, my son said that he was going to the urgent care. He wasn't into medical care and believed a lot of nonsensical conspiracy theories, so I knew this was serious. Just a few days later, he was dead.
What the damn hell? I'll never get to talk to him again or give him another hug. It's completely over and he was only 38 years old. 😭😭😭😭😭
There is a God and eternity. Don't lose hope.
What colour is the cat?
There were angles there? Were the California Angles players there? Were they in town?
*angels. Angles are found in geometry.
I have a comment for the mom with the autistic son. I’m autistic and so are two of my children. If he’s able to articulate those fears he’s completely able to process a response like Seth’s. This was a fear I grew up with, and being raised with the fear of hell did not help that. I have a 6 year old now with autism and she constantly ruminates over death and what’s going to happen after, and I didn’t raise her in religion. The autistic brain needs order and definition and answers, and anything that’s unknown is terribly frightening to us. But accepting that there are things that don’t have answers is a really important skill for us to learn. We won’t always know, and that will be really uncomfortable, but we can focus our energy on making the most of what we DO have right in front of us.
Thanks for reminding me Seth, I have a question 🙋♀️
How do you people keep living in Tornado Alley states when, as you said, a tornado strikes every 10 minutes..!!!
I live in Canada and we have bad snow storms 5-6 times during winter months.
If those storms were to come all year long, many times a month?
I would have been long gone by now.
And those storms? Nothing, like NOTHING like your tornadoes!!!
I had the same problem with the special. I couldn't finish it.
I had to go find the video of Kat using the stairs. Yay Kat!!
On Dawkins, calling himself a cultural Christian with soft spot for the aesthetics of the faith shouldn't be treated so critically. I know atheists who no longer follow their Hindu beliefs but call themselves cultural hindus, those who were once Muslims who are cluturally muslim. And I'm pretty sure this whole cultural Christian thing is not new; he basically said as much in the God Delusion. It felt pretty obvious to me that that's what he was saying.
Anywho...
You're awesome even when I feel compelled to push back.
Not saying this about Foxx specifically, but it is a lot harder to respect people who make preposterous assertions.
God is real.
Out out Damned thoughts, hahahaha
My bf was a theatre major years ago. I have got to be frustrating to watch stuff with because as he says, I don't have suspension of disbelief. I don't enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, or many other genres. I know that will get me tons of flack but I assure you, I have tried many times. I don't find those movies or tv shows entertaining. So I watch mostly docs & other non-fiction things. Trust me, I wish I loved those things mentioned, because that's what's "in." And yes, many have lessons. I just don't find the stories credible or fun. I find that a lot of atheists enjoy sci-fi. So even in this group, I'm out of place. What is weird is that outside of movies, I have an incredibly good imagination.
I'm so glad to hear Kat loves his new stairs!! 🥰 And Seth, the Dawkins position on Elon's dumbazz kills me, too.
I looked up the Muhammad name thing as I’d also heard it. The BBC reported that it was indeed the most common boy’s name this year- not in the whole UK, but in England in 4 out of 9 counties. In Wales it was 63rd, and not common in Scotland either. Still noteworthy, but maybe not so much as Musk reported.
Id like a cat t shirt!!
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The meaning of life is death...
I would have said "no I am now 6'1 11.5" now lol
Im with you ! I had to walk away from his Special . I like him but the entire Jesus thing turned me off
Why?
Thank you for watching and reviewing so I don’t have to. I would have also started talking to the TV and been furious. Much like when I was going through cancer treatment and perfect strangers would ask if they could add me to their church prayer list. No thank you. I’ll thank the atheists who brought meals to my family and paid to have our house cleaned.
Richard Dawkins seems like he’s gone senile with his takes lately.
Imagin my mom thanking god for finding her diamond ring a (miracle)
There may be a need to remodel the steps into a ramp with age.
This question is for every Christian everywhere. How does God separate good from evil without separating himself into two half beings?
I'm waiting for the limbs to grow back miracle it's cool that your team won and you have a nice luxury vehicle but can God give a kid his leg/s back for once?
Three words about Richard Dawkins - guilt by association.
37:16 - How dare you, Natalie. 😛 I wish I looked as good as he does NOW.
I'd buy a shirt with your cat on it 🤷♂️
Jamie Fox - Rich Black Privileged.
Mr fox may become a preacher
Really?!
In defense of the poor, even a phone with GPS requires internet access or downloaded maps. Some people are so poor that they can't afford a smartphone that is fast enough to run Google Maps.
I thought I was the only one who noticed that. I was watching the Jaimie fox stand up and I honestly had to turn it off. Not because he was funny but because he kept crediting god for saving his life who any evidently proof. I’m so happy he was able to overcome his illness
Musk intelligent lol 🤣😂😅
I would be very concerned that Michala's family have been talking to her kid, behind her back, trying to recruit him to christ, and may have caused these concerns because they don't understand how he would process the things they've told him.
god worked through the doctors to save Jamie rather than not allow him to suffer a stroke in the first place. 🤭😂
@@NeilHadynNicholson The almighty and the most merciful God works in a mysterious way, he ignored children with cancer and saved a celebrity millionaire
@@nobs997I wonder if the millions helped with the treatment and doctors. I bet they did.
@@joanne8568 I think the OP is being sarcastic. There’s no excuse for horrific crimes against children for this most evil of fictional characters.
@@joanne8568 I was being sarcastic.
God heals, and yet those Doctors have to sacrifice years of their young lives to study the human body.
It's so bizarre.
Strokes are known for making some people much more religious. Although, perhaps he was like this before?
I just tried to find some of the science lit. on this link, but unable to so far. I heard the study results some time ago, so perhaps it hasn't been backed up recently.
At one point of the show Jamie Foxx described thinking that god gave him a seizure because he forgot about god.
I about threw up in my mouth. Can't imagine singing the praises of something so disgustingly abusive.
I love this type of analysis because this is how I think but I’ve learned that articulating it to the Theist is futile because they go into Apologist mode 😒
Thats why in dont watch tv with my wife. But how much ego can someone have. The master of the universe creator of billions of galaxies who let children die of the most horrific deseases and let them suffer in hell for eternity sends some angels to save mr. Foxx for being not funny and play in some shitty movies for decades to come.
41:20 Ha! Every time someone asks me that,
I say: "Oh, that's easy. god waved his wand and POOF it happened"
them: "I thought you said, you didn't believe in God?"
Me: "Well, you book says he did, so..."
Them: "But Atheis-"
Me: "No Atheist has ever said what you claim. Your book claims your god did, though. Go read it."
Then I just walk away.
I didn't like the Jamie Foxx special at all. He was still Jamie Foxx. I didn't think that he was at all humble. Said that God gave him the stroke because of not going to church. Give me a break! It really helps that he is famous and has a lot of money. I'm sure he had the best of care. Thanking God totally pissed me off. He was humoring his audience.
Perhaps Dawkins had a stroke too. lol. oh, what do you know - just looked it up. He actually did. That explains that.
hes bad because he knows a guy who knows a guy whom is bad
Dawkins seems not only out of touch with a lot of things, he's going totally bonkers.
My explanation for the difference in experienced time is, as kids we wait on stuff, mainly christmas and birthdays, the days you get presents for no reason. As you get older, you may still get presents, bu6t you don't anticipate it that much anymore.
Thanks 👍😎
Dawkins must be scared of out his mind. That has got to be the reason.
With the catalogue of contradictions in their sacred text (I say as an ex-Christian) it is impossible for the believer to be consistent.
Maybe Jamie was still high on the pain medications they gave him while he recovered. But this doesn't surprise me since it's someone that's a comedian/actor. Go listen to Jim Breur and his Q anon type rants. I think Jim is an awesome comedian, but when I heard him talk about the conspiracy theories he's into, I was like "WTF has he smoked?!". I know that's not what Jamie Foxx was spewing, but it's not far off.
After everything Musk Said people seem to forget. How can you forget something like that that that idiot said?
I always pray to Joe Pesci!!!
I had less tolernace than you. I turned the Jamie Foxx special off after they started the god is good blabbering..
Sounds like she was hoping he'd croak and she'd collect on the will. Seriously??? Maybe the ridiculousness is a direct result of the stroke.
Saying Harris and Dawkins are “going after trans people” is silly and inaccurate. Harris hasn’t even come close. And Dawkins simply holds an unpopular view about it. He’s not “going after” anyone.
I watched a little bit of the show but was turned off by so many curse words. Jaime was never one of my favorite comedians. I don't really like his sense of humor.
I stopped watching the Jamie Fox thing a third of the way through. I found it self indulgent and narcissistic.
"The Scientific Experiment That Revealed What God Is"(Without Wanting To) You Tube. ✌️.
Richard?? Are you f'ing serious? Get outta here!