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Kanomi Pikajuna

Completely shitty methodology. Just because the narrator has an educated British accent doesn't mean he is an authority: he is not even identified. So fallacy number one. The alleged sample is only American. Any broad view of history understands American version of Christianity is hardly representative of the vast panoply of religions throughout history. Including Christianity, which has had innumerable forms since even the fall of the Roman Empire. Let alone Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American beliefs. Anti-spiritual bigotry at its finest. So a whole bunch more of lies. Completely uninteresting hyperbolic propaganda.

I hardly expect a reply, since you are a clown or bot who posts videos without comment.

Richie Waves

He is very much identified, he is Thunderf00t. real name Phil Mason.

actually it may not be, but I'm not racist for thinking all BBC speaking English men sound the same

Darnk Yun

Coming from the resident "drive by shitter", that doesn't mean a fucking thing you ass clown!

Good lord, your nasty attitude is simply infectious!

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Richie Waves

At least give her credit for being on topic

Chandra Masala

Knowing that it was Thunderf00t was enough for me to immediately deduce that the video is full of horseshit.

Eris

It's not Thunderf00t's video.

Richie Waves

Source:

Social Psychological and Personality Science, 1948550612444137, first published on April 26, 2012 By Laura R. Saslow, Robb Willer, Matthew Feinberg, Paul K. Piff, Katharine Clark, Dacher Keltner and Sarina R. Saturn:

Kanomi Pikajuna

It's unfortunate you see a screen name and react to it, as opposed to actually reading what was posted.

The video was terribly flawed as I argued, nothing you or anyone has posted takes issues with the actual points.

If I come across as an asshole, and I know I do, quite aware of it, it is because I am so tired of complacency and all the reductive defensive mechanisms I see all the time every day.

Truth is not subjective. It is an objective thing. Truthiness is a joke for a reason. You don't have to marry the messenger, you don't even have to like them, the dictum is simply don't shoot them.

Cindy Claveau

I don't think your vitriole is really called for here - the video can be discussed on its own merits without getting personal.

I'm skeptical about the study he cited, but then I haven't taken the time to look it up and figure out his methodology or sample size.

That said, the message he's trying to convey is a rebuttal of the popular fallacy that religious people are by definition more charitable and compassionate than unbelievers - and furthermore, that without churches there would be no community charities. These assumptions are absolutely untrue.

The best definition for fundamentalism I've ever seen said that it was any religious ideology that valued doctrine over compassion. And on that score, the video hit at least one nail squarely on the head.

Are all religious people lacking in compassion? No, that would be as disingenious as what you've said in this thread. But by the same token, non-believers can be every bit as generous, charitable and compassionate as believers. I'm one example of that, myself.

I think the truth is that human evolution has produced a species that clings to community and bonding together naturally. It's the only way primitive man could survive against larger, stronger and faster predators. But it has nothing whatsoever to do with one's religious beliefs. It's just part of being human, believer and non-believer alike.

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sorry I only credit repeatable results, until then it's just a lark.

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Darnk Yun

I'm not reacting too your screen name you dolt, I'm referring to your awful attitude towards EVERYTHING.

Ann Otoole

this thread is full of win lol

Eris

It's a shame you've cultivated a reputation as a drive by shitter.

Autumn Palen

Here's the UC Berkeley press release about the study:
Highly religious people are less motivated by compassion than are non-believers

and a blogger's analysis of the release:
Science and Spin Are Very Bad Bedfellows – ICBS Everywhere

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Baltha

An interesting, if anecdotal, view from a Christian blogger.

Are Atheists Better People than Christians?

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Richie Waves

I found this on reddit a few weeks back. very relevant!

Errafel Eccleston

The day is young! Wait until she notices a thread about Obama up there.

Lucifer Baphomet

Irrelevant racist bullshit

Agreed, but in fairness this horseshit is just as offensive as the crap you hear saying that Atheists are less compassionate.

People are people, and compassion is or lack of it is not denoted by their faith or lack thereof.

LOLWUT

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Ingrid

What about all the christian charities? I know a lot of non christians who have no compassion too. Most people can be complete assholes at any given moment.

Richie Waves

Most are about converting the poor to their religion, and religious people think they are buying their way into gods grace giving cash away.

Jopsy Pendragon

I'm utterly convinced that it's not morality, fear of god, or compassion that motivates charity among the 'more religious' but peer pressure, and a temporary boost to one's self-esteem.

eku Zhong

I find an educated sounding narrator always makes things sound more official.

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How the fuck does one misspell the word sentence?


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