I'd like to see them try to convert me.....

Newfieguy: I'd like to see them try to convert me.....

Same here. Actually, it took a year in a monastery to make me an atheist.

"We don't approve of anyone being an atheist. God is great and it doesn't matter which religion you believe in. The important thing is to believe," Soylu said.

We don't approve of anyone being an atheist gay.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist black.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Asian.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Mexican.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Muslim, Christian, Jewish.

That statement doesn't sound good at all, with any group attached.

Why the hate, religious people? What is wrong with us enjoying this life and not believing and worshipping your God?

If they're taking Americans, I'll gladly go on that. And get a trip to Istanbul in the process.

A team of theologians will ensure that the atheists are truly non-believers and are not just seeking fame or a free holiday.

wat

I don't believe in atheism.

FTFA: The prize for converts will be a pilgrimage to a holy site of their chosen religion -- Mecca for Muslims, the Vatican for Christians, Jerusalem for Jews and Tibet for Buddhists.

That's kind of an odd choice.

DamnYankees: That's kind of an odd choice.

It would probably be my choice. That or Jerusalem. I've always liked the idea of an immortal soul that gets reborn over and over again. It is odd that they aren't doing it in Nepal, but I guess they don't think the country is safe yet. But then again, neither is Jerusalem.

DamnYankees: FTFA: The prize for converts will be a pilgrimage to a holy site of their chosen religion -- London for Muslims, Mobile, Alabama for Christians, The DeBeers world headquarters for Jews and the inside of a black hole for Buddhists.


FTFT

_{/that should do it}

GAT_00: DamnYankees: That's kind of an odd choice.

It would probably be my choice. That or Jerusalem. I've always liked the idea of an immortal soul that gets reborn over and over again. It is odd that they aren't doing it in Nepal, but I guess they don't think the country is safe yet. But then again, neither is Jerusalem.

Well, Tibet is beautiful, and I would recommend everyone go there if you have the chance. It's just a strange pick for the Buddhist Mecca.

ne2d: A team of theologians will ensure that the atheists are truly non-believers and are not just seeking fame or a free holiday.

wat

I'm pretty sure I could pass their initial "test" with flying colors. I'm also sure it would be the reason they would never have me on the show. What a bizarre premise.

As a former priest, I bet I could nail a free trip to the Vatican with relative ease.

eyehate: Why the hate, religious people? What is wrong with us enjoying this life and not believing and worshipping your God?


Because they have a little voice inside them that doubts. Seeing someone sure in their non-belief angers and fills them with guilt, so they lash out. Christianity (I'm not saying other religions don't but Christianity is the one I'm most familiar with) conditions you, usually from when you're a small child, to feel guilty for questioning God's existance.

I hear all about these 'militant atheists' trying to 'convert people'. I've never seen it, personally, though I'm sure there's some out there. Sure we'd like others to see things the way we do, but every Atheist I've met or read on these boards just wants religion to stay out of their life (seperation of church and state) and for Atheism to not be considered a 'four-letter word'.

DamnYankees: GAT_00:
Well, Tibet is beautiful, and I would recommend everyone go there if you have the chance. It's just a strange pick for the Buddhist Mecca.

That's no more strange than The Vatican for Christians. For Catholics sure, but not "Christians". A better choice would be Jerusalem. And for Buddhists, I'm guessing a better choice would be Nepal.

So, out of all the beliefs, atheism threatens their beliefs the most and uniformly amongst many religions. Hmmmm, that is very interesting. That speaks volumes.

eyehate: "We don't approve of anyone being an atheist. God is great and it doesn't matter which religion you believe in. The important thing is to believe," Soylu said.

We don't approve of anyone being an atheist gay.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist black.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Asian.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Mexican.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Muslim, Christian, Jewish.

That statement doesn't sound good at all, with any group attached.

Why the hate, religious people? What is wrong with us enjoying this life and not believing and worshipping your God?

Didn't you know? God says it's okay to hate people.

/delusions!

I am a Catholic, and proud of it. I go to my church, I pray, I try to follow the Catholic way.

My Difference, if you are atheist, Jewish, Muslim, Scientology, FSM man, WHATEVER your religion is. I accept it. I could care less if you worshiped satan himself. Your life is your life. Literally, sorry to quote Rodney King, but "Why can't we all get along?"

I submitted the same article from a different source. Have to admit, subby's title is much better than the one I proposed. I still won't repent though...

I think this show sounds amusing. I would watch it. I hope they have a giant lectern like in the twilight zone "obsolete man" episode to cajole/rebuke the unbeliever from.

Outtaphase: ne2d: A team of theologians will ensure that the atheists are truly non-believers and are not just seeking fame or a free holiday.

wat

I'm pretty sure I could pass their initial "test" with flying colors. I'm also sure it would be the reason they would never have me on the show. What a bizarre premise.

Nah, they're going to sprinkle holy water blessed by the religious leader of their choosing. If you weigh more than a duck are burned by the holy water, you don't win. There's no fooling the holy water.

kxs401: Outtaphase: ne2d: A team of theologians will ensure that the atheists are truly non-believers and are not just seeking fame or a free holiday.

wat

I'm pretty sure I could pass their initial "test" with flying colors. I'm also sure it would be the reason they would never have me on the show. What a bizarre premise.

Nah, they're going to sprinkle holy water blessed by the religious leader of their choosing. If you weigh more than a duck are burned by the holy water, you don't win. There's no fooling the holy water.

HTMFail.

eyehate: "We don't approve of anyone being an atheist. God is great and it doesn't matter which religion you believe in. The important thing is to believe," Soylu said.

...

That statement doesn't sound good at all, with any group attached.

Why the hate, religious people? What is wrong with us enjoying this life and not believing and worshipping your God?

Not just that. Notice how they don't give a shiat which of several mutually incompatible things you believe. You just have to believe SOMETHING. Never mind that these beliefs are incoherent and self-contradictory. The important thing is to submit to them and stop thinking for yourself!

Wait a minute ...

What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?

Isn't Buddhism atheistic, or at best agnostic?

And where my Hindus at?

geom_00: I am a Catholic, and proud of it. I go to my church, I pray, I try to follow the Catholic way.

My Difference, if you are atheist, Jewish, Muslim, Scientology, FSM man, WHATEVER your religion is. I accept it. I could care less if you worshiped satan himself. Your life is your life. Literally, sorry to quote Rodney King, but "Why can't we all get along?"


Matthew 28:19-20

Read those verses.

/agnostic

"You can't prove you believe in God."

Checkmate.

/show cancelled in one episode.

Outtaphase: Never heard if this one was real or parody. So hard to discern sometimes.

That's Poe's Law for ya. ;)

I love this!

Will they do a 'Bachelor/Bachelorette' style follow-up show where you take the previous season's (un-converted) runner-up and see if the heathen can destroy ten pious peoples' faith?

Outtaphase
Never heard if this one was real or parody. So hard to discern sometimes.

It's a parody. But obviously one performed by those in the know.

A game show like that seems like a stabbing or a bombing just waiting to happen.

The most hilarious moment on this show will come when the Buddhist says he doesn't believe in God either.

Religion should not be a subject for entertainment programs

"The Exorcist", "Touched by an Angel", "Constantine", "Medium", "Angels and Demons", "Highway to Heaven", and "The Ghost Whisperer" all respectfully disagree with you, sir.

hej: A game show like that seems like a stabbing or a bombing just waiting to happen.

More like it sounds like a religious circle jerk.

SynthLord: And where my Hindus at?

Hinduism is one of the things that made me stop believing in the idea of a god. I learned about just how many gods there were in current circulation and are the one and only, and I realized that this can't be right, it's all about what people are brought up around.

And that's sort of why the religious leaders freak out when they hear outspoken atheists. It's one thing to have parishioners sit back and chuckle at all the masks of the one true God, it's another thing to have atheists saying "The great wizard of Oz is a little prick behind the curtain".

are they gonna fix homosexuals too? that would be awesome!!

SynthLord: Isn't Buddhism atheistic, or at best agnostic?

And where my Hindus at?

Some. Depends on the school. And the Hindus don't care much if you believe or not. Twenty or thirty more iterations of you, and you'll come around. ^_^

eggrolls: Will they do a 'Bachelor/Bachelorette' style follow-up show where you take the previous season's (un-converted) runner-up and see if the heathen can destroy ten pious peoples' faith?

I think a "Big Brother" style program where you vote out the least faithful member of the house would be a real winner. Irony at every level.

/I am the serenest!

What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?

Uh, three theists and 11 atheists?

Protip: Theism is not a requirement of all religions.

/Theravada ftw

eyehate: "We don't approve of anyone being an atheist. God is great and it doesn't matter which religion you believe in. The important thing is to believe," Soylu said.

We don't approve of anyone being an atheist gay.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist black.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Asian.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Mexican.
We don't approve of anyone being an atheist Muslim, Christian, Jewish.

That statement doesn't sound good at all, with any group attached.

Why the hate, religious people? What is wrong with us enjoying this life and not believing and worshipping your God?

you are woefully ignorant. I pity your existance on this earth.

/doesn't go to church
//your a douchebag still

If there's a paid trip and a nice cash prize I'd happily make their clergy look foolish. Unfortunately, it's in Turkey so I'd probably be beheaded...

John Dewey: hej: A game show like that seems like a stabbing or a bombing just waiting to happen.

More like it sounds like a religious circle jerk.

No, that's the Catholic church.

/c'mon, admit it, you set that one up

blazemongr: Religion should not be a subject for entertainment programs

"The Exorcist", "Touched by an Angel", "Constantine", "Medium", "Angels and Demons", "Highway to Heaven", and "The Ghost Whisperer" all respectfully disagree with you, sir.

Don't forget "Life of Brian".

Will there be a bartender to say, "What, is this some kind of joke?"

geom_00: I am a Catholic, and proud of it... WHATEVER your religion is. I accept it."

What about a religion that believes in raping children? Is that cool? Can you just get along with them? Or do you actually have some method of filtering out beliefs are absurd? If so, I'd like to know how "magical man who isn't a man killed himself so he could forgive us for breaking his rules" doesn't classify as absurd.

Also, is Catholicism on the same level as Mormonism? Or are their beliefs a little wacky? How about the Scientologists? Is that cool, too? Do you ever go out and worship Thor or Shiva? Do you read Dianetics with the Bible? Or would that be silly? If so, why do you call yourself Catholic instead of Wotanist or Hindu? It seems absurd to use one label if you'll just believe anything anyone tells you. If not, why do you say you accept all religions instead of being honest and telling everyone the truth: you believe a certain collection of silly things you don't want criticized, so you're giving a pass to all other people who also believe obviously false things? If this is the case, it doesn't matter what's true or false as long as people are deluded in SOME way, so you can be excused for being deluded as well.

Didn't Socrates knock down the Divine Command Theory? They must be looking for those folks who claim atheist because their prayers for biatches and money haven't panned out.

NExD: you are woefully ignorant. I pity your existance on this earth.

/doesn't go to church
//your a douchebag still

You are woefully spiteful. I pity your existence on this earth.

/and your poor grammar

The makers of "Penitents Compete" are unrepentant


I guarantee you every one of these "penitents" will be a shill. It'll be just like American Idol, but with stonings afterward.

And can I still compete if I describe myself as ignostic?

And if you don't convert to any of the religions, you win the grand prize... reality!

/atheist buddhist

wildcardjack: SynthLord: And where my Hindus at?

Hinduism is one of the things that made me stop believing in the idea of a god.

For me it was Mormonism. Looking at how silly that system of belief is, and comparing it to others, made them all seem equally implausible. The only difference between planet Kolob and a talking snake is a few thousand years.