DVD Recommendation - The God Who Wasn't There

[NAO]

A very entertaining and informative documentary on the historical case against Christianity.

Includes interviews with:

- Robert M. Price (fundamentalist Christian turned ultra-liberal Christian, noted Bible scholar, and H.P. Lovecraft scholar)

- Sam Harris (author of The End of Faith, winner of 2005 PEN award for nonfiction)

- Richard Carrier (Bible scholar and historian)

- Alan Dundes (folklore scholar)

- and the weaselly cheesy fundie principal of the Christian indoctrination center/school that was attended by the director before his de-conversion from Christianity.

The God Who Wasn't There
http://thegodmovie.com/index.php

The God Who Wasn't There - Movie Trailer
http://www.thegodmovie.com/trailer/tests/GodWhoWasntThere-Trailer-LG.mov

[TechBear_Seattle]

1. "The other day upon the stair..."

The other day upon the stair
I met a god who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today,
Oh, how I wish he'd go away!

(Apologies to Robert Frost)

[Sooozie]

2. High Recommendation!

I recommend it highly. A good mixture of fun (yes, fun!) and information.

We are given facts on the basis of Christianity and how it is steeped with pagan rituals. We are shown that there were gods previous to Jesus Christ with exactly the same story right down to the Crucifixion.

The interview NAO didn't mention was Scott Butcher who has set up a rapture website. When all those folks fly up to the heavens, e-mails will be sent to their loved ones who didn't believe (or didn't believe enough) and are left here on earth to endure all kinds of horrible things. He believes this will happen in the next 50 years. You just have to sadly shake your head because he really REALLY believes this and he's going to be so disappointed someday.

The film is a wonderful mixture of education and entertainment. There are terrific graphics, film clips and a great soundtrack. Not to mention, quite a few humorous moments.

Director Brian Flemming narrates throughout the film. He is as well-spoken and informed as the scholars he interviews. For those who want more, the DVD has extended interviews which are truly a treat. And for those who want even more than that, the DVD can be put into a PC and you can view an internet slide show.

This movie is well worth the discussion that will no doubt ensue.