The Unholy Trinity Tour: Part 1 of 3 - Matt Dillahunty

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  • In the spring of 2014, atheists AronRa, Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty teamed up for a 3-city tour bearing the tongue-in-cheek-titled name, "The Unholy Trinity."
    This is Matt Dillahunty's presentation on March 22, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas.

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  • @lmccahill45
    @lmccahill45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am the daughter of an evangelical christian pastor and I am an out and proud atheist who is trying to lift the veil off of all of the bullshittery.

  • @HonkytonkSue2
    @HonkytonkSue2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "I have no problem with ignorance. Ignorance can be fixed with education, that's the purpose of what I do...I HATE willful ignorance. And more than that, I DESPISE the Joyous Celebration of Willful Ignorance and encouraging other people to stay ignorant. ....Hey, we're not anti-science, as long as it agrees with us" Matt Dillahunty's reaction on his experience at a Texas church debate. Religion is Willful Ignorance, faith in something that is and can be disproved by your own senses and observations is the core of all religion. How stupid do you have to be to keep believing in a fantasy and a pack of lies?

    • @amosnimos
      @amosnimos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wont call people stupid for having been indoctrinated manipulated brainwashed and lied to most of their life. It's stupidity if you are born in a scientific environment and still decide to refute logic and reality in favor of somthing you want to believe instead.

  • @rhondah1587
    @rhondah1587 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Matt's talk was very enjoyable. I know he truly gave those folks at that church some real points to chew on. IMO he isn't condescending, he just challenges false assertions and they take it as being condescending. Can't wait for parts 2 and 3.

  • @TheNorthernSkeptic
    @TheNorthernSkeptic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Three Musketeers. I have listened to Matt for years and he always bringd out excellent points during his speeches and debates. As an aspiering teacher here in Norway, people like Matt and yourself encourages me to teach kids how to think rather than what to think. Awesome video and thank you for sharing it, Seth. I can't wait to see you and AronRa on stage.

  • @GenJonesLife
    @GenJonesLife 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent, I was in the Church of Christ back in the 1980's it almost burned me of religion, I remember thinking that if what they taught was right about God, I want nothing to do with it. But I missed the church community and got sucked into kinder, softer churches for another 30+ years until I again came to the point where I knew that I could not love a God that would send a single person to Hell for all eternity for ANY reason, let alone simple unbelief. If there had been the resources and access to/awareness of atheist/Humanist communities back then that there is now, 30+ years of my life would have been greatly improved.

  • @Roxor128
    @Roxor128 10 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "God hardened Pharaoh's heart"? That means God is guilty of brainwashing. That fact alone means that God CANNOT be good. He's squarely in the Villain camp.

    • @littlelulu5675
      @littlelulu5675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      now if nobody had a real handle on the whole story in context you would maybe have made a point that is truth.....but since you take this out of context you are just hitting down straw dogs

    • @joheyjonsson2825
      @joheyjonsson2825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pharaoh said "Sure, go away". God said "That's too easy. Let's make Pharaoh hurt my people more." So Pharaoh changed his mind, so God could hurt Pharaoh's people even more, kill babies, and punish the Israelites even more. Every time a plague hit, Pharaoh said "Go. Go away" and then God interfered so he could send even more plagues. What context would make this right? God directly interfered with the escape of his own chosen people so he would have a reason to harm innocent humans.

    • @patbrennan6572
      @patbrennan6572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      plus, ''he dosen't exist''.

    • @EternalxAutumn
      @EternalxAutumn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@littlelulu5675 out of context apologetics

    • @gloriosatierra
      @gloriosatierra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it means God is sovereign to do as he pleases, whether you kick and scream all you want. 🍃

  • @bonnie43uk
    @bonnie43uk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The tide is turning my friends. Young people have the internet to find out the truth.

    • @andysim232
      @andysim232 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      it will take time, but the internet is slowly eroding religion. Cant wait for it all to be over.

    • @sssinful
      @sssinful 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      andysim simmy The Internet is how I deconverted. It made me question everything I had been indoctrinated to believe since forever. Living in the south didn't help either.

    • @burningbananas1687
      @burningbananas1687 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      andysim simmy yes yes yes *clap *clap

    • @Bill_Garthright
      @Bill_Garthright 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I grew up long before the internet, and I never knew another atheist throughout my childhood. In fact, until I got to college, I'd never even met anyone who wasn't a Christian - as far as I knew, at least.
      It never bothered me, being the only nonbeliever in the world (seriously, I knew better than that!). But it's a LOT different these days, and I'm very glad to see it.
      Ironically, most of the Christians I meet these days tell me that they used to be atheist? Really? Then where were all those atheists hiding back then? Because I certainly never encountered them.

    • @Jesses001
      @Jesses001 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It is hard to stay ignorant when majority of the world's knowledge is accessible by a device in most people's pocket.

  • @tankusfred
    @tankusfred 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Nothing funnier than watching a mormon advertisement before you video!

  • @dakirn3098
    @dakirn3098 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing. Than you so much for posting it. I really wish I could have attended one of these live. I'm greatly looking forward to the other 2 parts.

  • @pauldhoff
    @pauldhoff 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank-you, I've like many have been waiting for these videos.
    Paul

  • @MilesUmbrae
    @MilesUmbrae 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I despise the joyful celebration of willful ignorance!" - Matt Dillahunty

    • @frankepreston1327
      @frankepreston1327 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And all the while celebrating his willful ignorance:(

    • @frankepreston1327
      @frankepreston1327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Toughen Up, Fluffy I'd ask all usaved people that same question?? How does it feel to be mislead? It must be really sad, lonely, and depressing, but I hope for all, that they won't stay that way, but will one day come to the knowledge of "TRUTH"

    • @frankepreston1327
      @frankepreston1327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Toughen Up, Fluffy the whole statement is reversable.

  • @phijkchu-pikachu5234
    @phijkchu-pikachu5234 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how I always get ads for "Date Atheist Personals". It is just something that has always amused me.

  • @dtdyvr
    @dtdyvr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent talk - thank you Seth and Matt. Very much looking forward to parts 2 and 3….

  • @danekeeper1
    @danekeeper1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    fight the religious right, not with violence and hate but understanding and education, great talk Matt, thanks

  • @Siberius-
    @Siberius- 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    OHHHHHH how long I have awaited this. Great video, enjoyed listening to that.

  • @guidepost42
    @guidepost42 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A question for "believers:"
    Why is it that atheists are able to present PhD’s in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Cosmology, Mathematics, Astronomy, and other a dozen other sciences, all confirming to greater or lesser degree the cosmological view that is borne out by test and observation and that is inescapable, while the creationists side of the discussion is, at best represented by people with degrees in religion, a discipline that has all of the gravitas of phrenology?
    One side presents a view that is proven and testable, the other presents a view that is neither, but argues that an unidentifiable higher power has informed them that they are right. One presents a view of the way things are while the other presents a view of what they wish things were to be consistent with other equally misguided world views.
    “Nonbelievers”, using science rather than blue smoke and mirrors, gave us among other things longer and healthier lives, improved the purity of our food and water, a system of learning based on observation, transportation communication and immeasurable conveniences and comforts and other benefits we take for granted.
    Religion, on the other hand, gave us, and continues to give us the dark ages with its superstitions, war, famines, pestilences and death. Religion asserted these catastrophes were god’s will.
    Let’s assume the bible “scholars” are right. Let’s assume the historical evil we have seen in the world is indeed god’s will. The question then arises: would you worship a creature who, according to his own promoters, caused such carnage? Would you love and adore this monster who claims that he could undo the suffering of mankind, but chooses not to?
    How crazy would you have to be to want to embrace religion with its ongoing history of dark ignorance and its curse of mindless superstition as a model for your life? And even if you would do that, are you so cruel, so devoid of any moral compass that you would impose that hopeless future on your children?

  • @PantomimeHorseMusic
    @PantomimeHorseMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Seth, these are some of the best produced videos I've seen from these types of events.

  • @randalltufts3321
    @randalltufts3321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can't say thank you enough. I come back from time to time to revisit great points. this is one of those. much appreciated matt

  • @Psyrift
    @Psyrift 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This happened in my hometown. I wish I was an atheist when they came through, I'd have gone to it.

    • @Wordoffakes
      @Wordoffakes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dam bro, how long have you been saved?

    • @Psyrift
      @Psyrift 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      4-14-14 was the day of enlightenment.

    • @Wordoffakes
      @Wordoffakes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Holy shit bro, how long on the fence?

    • @Psyrift
      @Psyrift 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      About 6 years as an Abrahamic theist and 1 month as a deist.

    • @Wordoffakes
      @Wordoffakes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well congrats. I was 20 years in The Word of Faith movement. Health and wealth bullshit. That where my name comes from.

  • @emeraldphoenix7499
    @emeraldphoenix7499 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn Matt Dillahunty you've gone and made sense and now I'm stuck.
    Best way I know how to explain it is the Indian legend of Siddhartha (the "buddha"), who after finally reaching his epiphany, his awakening, now that he finally had "wrapped his mind around" the nature of life and the universe realized 'damn, no one is going to understand me, believe me or worse, is going to feel threatened and shit's gonna happen.' (my paraphrase)
    I've been an atheist for decades, practicing zen for most of that as well (yeah, I know, it can get all woo-woo like the other philosophical religions). I've also done adult ed teaching and public speaking most of my life, but I've been stumped where speaking about my love of science and humanity are concerned. I'm one of those folks "someone took the time with" to present reason, logic to growing up in holiness central (indiana). I've been torn about whether to pick up speaking again. Who'd care? Who's going to listen? I really don't think I can change the world (not an egoist). However, when I taught, I was glad if I helped a few students out of the group along the way (who I help matters, not me).
    There's so much vitriol, it's daunting. You had a hell of a lot more patience with the church group than I would have had. Listening to you though, I know you're right. The group didn't matter. The few individuals who did get a spark of open thought did.
    Thanks.

  • @awkwardukulele6077
    @awkwardukulele6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen Matt so sick of another human being’s shenanigans as with Ray Comfort’s refusal to debate his position. It makes sense, since the one thing Matt seems to hate isn’t irrationality or ignorance, but WILLFULLY being so. It’s nice to know that while Matt is almost always eager to discuss these ideas, that he draws a hard line at wasting people’s time. I appreciate the principles behind that. Keep up the good work Matt!🙂

  • @bobbyduckett5465
    @bobbyduckett5465 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The man died from handling snakes, then his son has the audacity to request donations so that he might be able to follow in his father's footsteps.
    And I am gonna be honest; I donated 10 bux for it. Small price to pay for the LOLs I expect in return.

    • @JoseChavez-gd3ws
      @JoseChavez-gd3ws 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bobby Duckett I honor.honesty.

    • @alienape3171
      @alienape3171 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bobby Duckett Did he loose the snake? If so, he can follow along for free.

  • @mbk3357
    @mbk3357 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love being able to attend something like this, but since I haven't been able to, it is nice I can see our fearless leaders at work.
    Looking forward to parts II & III!

  • @richarddismore7499
    @richarddismore7499 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matt...Fantastic debate! I really enjoyed it. I have watched your TV show(on you-tube) here in the Philippines for almost 2 years now and I enjoy that as well. I have listened to and enjoyed so much Christopher Hitchens,Sam Harris,Dan Dennet,Richard Dawkins and others that your debate was fresh with some new material Great Job Matt. You would not believe how strong the Catholic church is here in the Philippines. They quite simply control everything in the Filipinos life.Sad but they believe the dogma 100%.

  • @philipinchina
    @philipinchina ปีที่แล้ว

    Your content is always good but this is pure gold.

  • @russelld2925
    @russelld2925 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't ever stop Matt. You are changing the world.

    • @JoseChavez-gd3ws
      @JoseChavez-gd3ws 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      russell d I applaud you.honest.coment

  • @zhollett
    @zhollett 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Seth. Superb video and audio for this talk. You really presented (or coordinated) this video in a very professional manner. A thanks to Matt for his speech as well.

  • @NoFrameHell
    @NoFrameHell 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks to TAE show, my urge for knowledge about our world and how it works expanded to a degree i am totally sad because my brain can't storage the immense amount of information we experience in a daily basis.
    Searching answers to my ignorance is what keeps me from being a dull and boring existence.

    • @soup2634
      @soup2634 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, learning is the best :) I so thankful to live in the internet age

    • @eugenegrewing2587
      @eugenegrewing2587 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out Neil deGrasse Tyson's Startalk podcast. It gets you thinking a lot too.

    • @soup2634
      @soup2634 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eugene Grewing Haha! Yes :) love startalk

  • @Darksunshine666
    @Darksunshine666 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    We Love you Matt. Thanks for all you are doing.
    We are behind you. I for one, am a member of the Dawkins Militant Atheist Group. So you know my voice is heard in my circles.

  • @mattman237
    @mattman237 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt is the absolute best at what he does. There are other good speakers out there but Matt is so easy to undestand and he just has a way about him that registers with me. Keep up the good (and important) work Mr. Dillahunty.

  • @dominicktaylor6898
    @dominicktaylor6898 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow great speech. I still think there are people that are beyond help though. Its comforting to know that I'm not the only one with the ability to critically think. Keep debating Matt, Keep debating till it kills you. Your doing a good thing.
    reason over
    religion

  • @CorwynGC
    @CorwynGC 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hit by a thought when Matt quoted, "Why do you care, you'll by dead?"
    I care NOW. I feel good when I buy someone a present. Now. I also feel good when I give it to them, but if i died before I could, does that negate the joy I felt when I bought? Retroactively?
    Thanks Matt.

  • @vanscoyoc
    @vanscoyoc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When Jesus was resurrected from the dead and went up into the sky, with the modern knowledge of the distances to other Stars, the real question is to go where? If the most important thing for God is save humanity, then why is it a totally hands off effort? If I was assigned an important project at work, I'd make sure I was in contact with everybody and actively managed everything, instead of sitting back and saying, this project is so important I'm going to let them rely on faith and let them figure it out on themselves and I'll give them the most cryptic, contradictory document possible to get the most important project ever done. Then they claim that when just a remnant is saved out of billions that lived, that, this a victory over Satan? Really?

  • @bigoltits1880
    @bigoltits1880 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Unholy Trinity is even more compelling than the Four Atheist Horsemen because all three of these guys were ultra-devout believers once in their lives. Seth and Matt spent a majority of their lives as fundamentalist believers and now they're militant atheists along with Aron. They have a personal vendetta against religion for wasting so many decades of their lives and this personal angle was kinda missing from all 4 Horsemen, as awesome as they were.

  • @lebroucke
    @lebroucke 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Matt made a huge, maybe the most important point there when talking about debating. One should know that a debate is not gonna have a big impact on the lives of the people involved, pretty much everybody present already have a strong position about any of the sides debating. But if you can seed the doubt or even the curiosity to know more in one person in the audience, it´s a big win!!!!!

  • @hobs1466
    @hobs1466 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt is such a great speaker. I'm sure that had he remained in the church, he would have been a first class preacher. So glad he chose reason and truth over willful ignorance and Truth.

  • @ishtarian
    @ishtarian 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    W. Somerset Maugham: "It was not until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say 'I don't know'."
    As has been said by any number of others, saying "I don't know" can often be the smartest thing you can say; it doesn't only admit ignorance on a particular point (not, as some mistakenly take it, in general), but it opens up a chance to learn, rather than dogmatically dig in one's heels....

  • @noneofyourbeeswax01
    @noneofyourbeeswax01 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Bluebuthappy182 - The Rhabdophis tigrinus snake uses poison extracted from certain toads it eats which contain toxins that are accumulated in throat sacs as a defence. It relies more upon defensive behaviours than attack, although it is venomous.
    Interestingly, it doesn't manufacture it's own venom, but utilises that of the toads. Mother snakes of the species with high concentrations of the toxin are able to give birth to young who have it present, giving them a defence against predators.
    I'm not sure that all this allows it to qualify as a genuine "poisonous snake", however.
    Citation: "Dietary sequestration of defensive steroids in nuchal glands of the Asian snake Rhabdophis tigrinus" by Deborah A. Hutchinson, Akira Mori, Alan H. Savitzky, Gordon M. Burghardt, Xiaogang Wu, Jerrold Meinwald, and Frank C. Schroeder

  • @robertanderson6769
    @robertanderson6769 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for posting video. Wanted to go to the one in San Antonio, but had to work.

  • @marcoestiercol6112
    @marcoestiercol6112 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt is so great that he finished talking just seconds before the video ended!

  • @slumberzzzz
    @slumberzzzz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this show.
    Only truth, reason, open mind, tolerance, education, banning of childhood indoctrination will make the world better.
    Religions must go. Over due.

  • @qzwxecrv0192837465
    @qzwxecrv0192837465 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Matt and have watched dozens of episodes. I haven't always agreed with his tactics sometimes or his "attitude", but he is on point. I think Matt can benefit from some spiritual growth. Not spiritual in a religious sense, but in a humanitarian sense such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Krsna, etc. One does not have to be a devout of any of them to benefit.
    With that said, both sides of the argument miss a very important need: the need for understanding, love and acceptance. There is no need to hate, berate, belittle, or otherwise make someone feel bad because they don't believe what you believe in or don't understand why you believe what you do. Second, as he points out, being open minded to new information AND not being offended or insulted if that information not only goes against what you believe, but also may make sense. If it makes sense logically (not emotionally), then embrace the challenge, examine it, put it to the test. If it seems right, then embrace it for what it is.
    I am a Buddhist practitioner and have some very interesting conversations with a devout Christian and they are NEVER hostile. We love each other and respect each other. It is okay to be different, it is okay for a friend or family member to not believe what you believe but it is NOT okay to coerce, strong arm or otherwise pity them into believing because it will be false belief. Live, love, understand, be compassionate and accepting.

  • @squirreljester2
    @squirreljester2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's actually pretty amazing to hear you say that you are actually getting through to people. It's easy to say to ourselves that most of those people are beyond help, and to start to disregard them. I am definitely not going to do that, now more than ever.

  • @benadams3569
    @benadams3569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have difficulty getting into Matt Dillahunty while he's on The Atheist Experience and on his own channel, but in this type of setting, I really like listening to him.

  • @Botzu
    @Botzu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is there anywhere you can watch his "debate" with the church of christ people?

    • @MooMooTheWolf
      @MooMooTheWolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know I want to find that out too because my family is church of christ and I became an atheist in 2019

  • @brandonwareing6830
    @brandonwareing6830 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I go to watch this video and a Focus on The Family ad comes on before it.
    I think TH-cam is trolling us now...

  • @fredrocknroll
    @fredrocknroll 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just perfect... Matt are the most eloquent debater today ... his talks are amazing...

  • @O2BSoLucky
    @O2BSoLucky 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to know if there was a q and a and if there was, would a highlights be posted???

  • @robgroy
    @robgroy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Matt. You are great! Don't let them get you down.

  • @tylermurch
    @tylermurch 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    best talk matt has done so far. very motivational

  • @xxxsafetyoffxxx2791
    @xxxsafetyoffxxx2791 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His "go to argument" got my attention and started me thinking more critically a year ago :)

  • @dawnpham8394
    @dawnpham8394 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the work you do.

  • @onetallshadow
    @onetallshadow 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, production quality supreme Seth!

  • @Bobby007D
    @Bobby007D 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best I've ever heard Matt speak. He is eloquent, articulate and seems like a nice person.
    But, where is part 2. ? ? ?

    • @Sahuagin
      @Sahuagin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      part 2 is with Seth, part 3 is with Aron Ra

  • @Wildcard120
    @Wildcard120 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have heard this all before. It has not shaken my Faith but it has made me think and question more. keep watching!

    • @bobbyduckett5465
      @bobbyduckett5465 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is questioning things a new experience for you? You should question everything. You aren't a robot, and you have no auto pilot setting. Remember, all claims are NOT made equal, and the more extraordinary the claim, the better you should question it.

    • @Wildcard120
      @Wildcard120 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a new experience. What is new is how I question and the nature of my questions. Two examples. Ken Ham claims that that the marsupials on the Ark made it to Australia from the Middle East via a land bridge. Such a massive natural formation should have left some sort of evidence of its existence. Why have we not found traces of it? Conversely, when Richard Carrier asks are Christians delusional,I have a counter question. I have seen 30 years of seeing people saved, healed, being delivered from various maladies and situations, seeing prayers answered and prophetic ministry in action. Would it be "delusional" of me to chalk all that up to random chance, will power group willpower and sheer intuition? Keep watching!

    • @OmniphonProductions
      @OmniphonProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Common Example: A man has a headache, so he takes two aspirin and prays to God to heal him. Next morning, he wakes up with no headache. Was it God, or was it the aspirin? Before you can attribute it to God, you must demonstrate that God exists in the first place. The fact that people attribute things TO God (without holding him responsible for all the bad things that happen DESPITE people's faith) does NOT constitute evidence of His existence. If something CAN happen without God's intervention, then God is irrelevant to its occurrence. The problem is, "I can't explain it any other way," STILL isn't evidence; it's an Argument from Ignorance. I will agree on your final point. Keep watching!

    • @Wildcard120
      @Wildcard120 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      OmniphonProductions So you would chalk all that up to random chance, individual will power, group will power and sheer intuition. Keep watching!

    • @OmniphonProductions
      @OmniphonProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wildcard120 ...and TIME; don't forget lots and lots of time.

  • @WolfgangBrozart
    @WolfgangBrozart 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn that was good, can't wait to hear Seth and Aron now.

  • @shaolindynasty
    @shaolindynasty 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was in my hometown as well, in May on Free Comic Book Day too.
    :)

  • @Mariomario-gt4oy
    @Mariomario-gt4oy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect to all three of these men. Amazing

  • @Robot_Overlord
    @Robot_Overlord 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Weeee, been waiting for this

  • @utubeme28
    @utubeme28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt Dillahunty, wonderful, just discovered you today, already watched a few of your videos. I am a non believer and all that you spoke of today, some of which I am already very familiar with rings so very true and the evidence backs it all up. Thank yu, your new fan.

  • @GameFreak4Ever
    @GameFreak4Ever 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fall away from religion is in little steps! I love it. Its so true!

  • @GenVirtu
    @GenVirtu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome. Thank you Seth.

  • @dfadden62
    @dfadden62 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great speech. Thank you, Matt!

  • @KasparHauser6
    @KasparHauser6 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! Thank You!

  • @Axioanarchist
    @Axioanarchist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    C of C (and the most conservative branch thereof at that) raised here, been a closeted unbeliever about a year or two now. Two minutes in. "Dis gonna be goooood."

    • @Axioanarchist
      @Axioanarchist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This church seems to have been pretty softball on the morality issues. The ones I attended earlier in life were less apologetic.
      On slavery they straight up taught "God's okay with it, but mortal law is stricter so we abide by it" and also the usual incarceration/indentured servitude justifications.
      With regard to Pharaoh/Exodus, they agreed God was responsible for his "hardening heart", and said it was justified on account of "God was making an example of Egypt".

  • @erionmema1
    @erionmema1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    had a great time watching this !!

  • @izovire
    @izovire 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to attend one of these events someday. I'm pretty isolated in Rock Springs, Wy, though.

  • @MarkShannonroad_videos
    @MarkShannonroad_videos 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a fast 33 minutes! Excellent presentation! I agree with Matt that religion will be in the small minority in 200 years, but with the internet explosion it might come sooner. He's also right about debates. It's not about winning but rather planting that seed of doubt in one's religious thinking. It won't grow in a few, and it may be serpressed in others, but it will grow. That's what needed to make religion fall.

  • @GiraffesEatStuff
    @GiraffesEatStuff 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watched this one last, both others were great haha
    I like this trinity :P

  • @Sinwukong
    @Sinwukong 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt said that the church's website has the debate up. Does anyone have a link to it?

  • @baxtar1963
    @baxtar1963 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a child I was exposed to several religions. Eventually I just believed on a God not defined by any religions. Then I got into the Atheist show that Matt is a host on and at that point I realized what the truth was. Truth based on evidence that is.

  • @bettertraining3491
    @bettertraining3491 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome closing Matt. Bravo!

  • @Clipstreu
    @Clipstreu 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad this came out (: not from there so wouldn't be able to go

  • @lisalusk1021
    @lisalusk1021 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please come to Eugene, Oregon!!

    • @deadvex
      @deadvex 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes! this!

  • @uri_k
    @uri_k 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Keep debating Matt, Great work!

    • @SefyFriedman
      @SefyFriedman 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Dillahunty You probably know about this.
      Uri Katvan You're an idiot.
      Most of the debates you see and who are debating usually are about the illiteracy of the American christian people. You may say that being a believer encourage illiteracy or not asking questions, but this is a human decision and not religion related. If someones will is satisfied by religion and there are not questions in his mind to approach science it's his problem and NOT RELIGION's. You are a fool to think otherwise. One can be religious and a literate person who believes in science. Thinking this cannot be shows you're narrow minded and provoking a false reaction, because the illiterate will say what on their mind, which are not representative.
      What I'm saying is these debates are fooling and misleading.

  • @hixboxon4331
    @hixboxon4331 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can somebody please elaborate on Matt's radiometric datig and MRI comparison?
    Could someone please provide a link where I could learn more about this comparison? Because all what I have found so far is that the comparison is irrelevant.

    • @ColinABarr
      @ColinABarr 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am thinking he confused MRI scans with PET scans. Some MRI's need a contrast agent for looking at certain things (veins, tumors, etc.). PET scans need radiological injections to see the metabolism.
      Maybe a medical technician could shed some more light into this. As far as I can tell MRI doesn't need and doesn't use radiological materials.

    • @Katalyzt
      @Katalyzt 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Colin Barr
      You are correct: "MRI doesn't need and doesn't use radiological materials." I too agree that Matt probably confused MRI scans with PET scans. But outside of that, I think Matt gave a great talk. ;O) ★★★★★
      Katalyzt

  • @SuperStrik9
    @SuperStrik9 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it comes to debating Dillahunty is a BEAST.

  • @metaleer1979x
    @metaleer1979x 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good speech Matt, great job!

  • @Rico-Suave_
    @Rico-Suave_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched all of it

  • @minagica
    @minagica 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't figure out whether that jacket is made of leather or of that weird super ironed, almost metallic version of linen that I've been occasionally seeing around in the past few years. Any ideas anyone?

    • @verticalhorizon4633
      @verticalhorizon4633 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Focus on the content, not irrelevant bullshit.

    • @JoseChavez-gd3ws
      @JoseChavez-gd3ws 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agnes Mina forget.the.jacket.lisent.to.the.massage

  • @JeffreyRamsey
    @JeffreyRamsey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Miracles don't happen anymore, how convenient. No wonder my spinal cord won't regenerate. Now I can go back to believing, again. Haha Ty Matt..

  • @Chuloloc
    @Chuloloc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Well done, Matt.

  • @sdi19000
    @sdi19000 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the debate he is talking about? Is there a link?

  • @KickYouInTheThroat
    @KickYouInTheThroat 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    27:51 - 28:17
    "The intellectual is different from the ordinary man, but only in certain sections of his personality, and even then not all the time."
    George Orwell

  • @Thormp1
    @Thormp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Christianity was proslavery,” said Yolanda Pierce, the dean of the divinity school at Howard University. “So much of early American Christian identity is predicated on a proslavery theology. From the naming of the slave ships, to who sponsored some of these journeys including some churches, to the fact that so much of early American religious rhetoric is deeply intertwined . . . with slaveholding: It is proslavery.” Some Christian institutions, notably Georgetown University in the District, are engaged in a reckoning about what it means that their past was rooted in slaveholding. But others have not confronted the topic. “In a certain sense, we’ve never completely come to terms with that in this nation,” Pierce said.
    Bible of oppression and liberation
    The Africans who were brought to America from 1619 onward carried with them diverse religious traditions. About 20 to 30 percent were Muslim, Pierce said. Some had learned of Christianity before coming to America, but many practiced African spiritual traditions.
    Early on, many slaveholders were not concerned with the spiritual well-being of Africans. But few had qualms about using Christianity to justify slavery.
    Some theologians said it was providence that had brought Africans to America as slaves, since their enslavement would allow them to encounter the Christian message and thus their eternal souls would be saved, said Mark Noll, a historian of American Christianity.
    Some preachers encouraged slave owners to allow their slaves to attend worship services - though only in separate gatherings led by white proslavery preachers. They had to be seated in the back or the balcony of a segregated church. Those men of God argued that the sermons on the injunction in Ephesians and Colossians, “slaves, obey your earthly master,” would promote docility among enslaved workers.
    Washington’s Museum of the Bible displays a “slave Bible,” published in 1807, which removed portions of Scripture including the Exodus story that could inspire rebellious thinking.
    [Sessions cites Bible passage used to defend slavery in defense of separating immigrant families]
    Some ministers promoted the idea that Africans were the descendants of Ham, cursed in the book of Genesis, and thus their enslavement was fitting.
    “That biblical interpretation is made up of whole cloth in the 15th century,” Noll said. “There’s just no historical record of any seriousness to back it up. It’s made up, at a time when Europeans are beginning to colonize Africa.”
    Slaveholders frequently noted that the Israelites of the Old Testament owned slaves.
    Abolitionists tried to make arguments against using the Bible to justify slavery, but they were in the minority.
    “They were considered to be radical,” Noll said. “And often they were considered to be infidels, because how could they say God was opposed to slavery if it was so obvious in the Bible that he was not?”
    The foremost objectors, of course, were African Americans themselves. Large numbers adopted the faith, and they quickly began remaking it into their own.
    “As soon as enslaved people learned to read English, they immediately began to read the Bible, and they immediately began to protest this idea of a biblical justification for slavery,” Pierce said. “Literally as soon as black people took pen to paper, we are arguing for our own liberation.”
    Those books and broadsides challenging prevailing biblical interpretations were savvy: “They very quickly learned that the only way we can be heard is to speak the language of our slaveholders, to speak to them about the text that they love, that they believe in,” Pierce said.

  • @owenoulton9312
    @owenoulton9312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If asked if my favourite speaker in the Unholy Trinity is Matt, Aron or Seth, I can only answer Yes!

  • @atheistmeme4663
    @atheistmeme4663 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! Bravo! 👏

  • @dross1705
    @dross1705 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love hearing Matt kickass :)

  • @AeonAxisProductions
    @AeonAxisProductions ปีที่แล้ว

    "73 percent of accidents involving falling objects are caused by gravity" well TECHNICALLY that's a true statement, just like the Mitch Hedberg joke "I used to do drugs. I STILL do, but i used to too"

  • @landroveraddict2457
    @landroveraddict2457 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt I am convinced by your arguments, I just keep watching in the hope that I may learn some of your debating skills. It would be great if we had someone like you in the UK. It infuriates me that the indoctrination starts in primary schools and is a compulsory subject up until mid way through secondary schools. I really don't like my hard earned tax£ subsidising religious studies unless it is taught with the same contempt shown for the Greek, Roman and other non "god of Abraham" religions. If that lesson was changed to extra maths or physics we would be putting the children first.

  • @ianmacdonald6350
    @ianmacdonald6350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If not believing God's message means going to hell, and hell is the domain of Satan, who is God's adversary, why WOULD Satan punish those who are sent there? This is tantamount to saying that Satan will punish those who obey him, and it makes no sense.

  • @GreatWhiteGT
    @GreatWhiteGT 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt... I've been watching your work for years, starting with your public access show from Austin and more recently, as you have been venturing out into larger venues. This latest TH-cam video really illustrates how well you have polished your style and come into your own as a great speaker. You are someone I admire. You are someone I learn from and you are someone I try to emulate. Keep up the good work.
    facebook.com/ThePrimeSingularity?ref=hl

  • @pikupikuseru
    @pikupikuseru 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH MATT
    YOU MASTER DEBATER
    I RESPECT YOU

  • @viciousfiction1012
    @viciousfiction1012 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    22:00 - As a jw.org member, I was taught from infancy that if the Bible is right on some things, then we should believe the extraordinary claims it contains, too. Now I see this for the logical fallacy (appeal to authority & genetic) it truly is.

  • @Pr3DaToR88Jay
    @Pr3DaToR88Jay 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intro music?

  • @sonofyahweh8
    @sonofyahweh8 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The UNHOLY Trinity is:" God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit."
    John 17: 20 to 26 describes the HOLY Trinity in the scripture.
    Yahweh The father. Yahshua The SON, The born again Anointed ONES.
    These three are ONE.
    Bless you

  • @chanrichard911
    @chanrichard911 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a video of this debate Matt keeps referring to?

    • @Sahuagin
      @Sahuagin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      they are the "Matt Dillahunty VS Israel Rodriguez" videos

  • @markaaron9957
    @markaaron9957 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "irregardless", "nucular", don't forget "I could care less."

  • @hixboxon4331
    @hixboxon4331 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome closing

  • @steadyjumper3547
    @steadyjumper3547 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love debating. it's starts of, ok but ends up being you can't disprove.