WOTM: Religion Makes People Stupid: Evidence, Part II
In part two, we get down into the weeds. Although, the weeds here are very, very shallow with almost no roots to speak of.
The funniest part of Cameron's video (to me) is that he almost instinctively seems to know that what he's presenting isn't quite "evidence." He calls it, "candidate evidence." But he provides no path in terms of converting that "candidate evidence" into actual evidence.
What Cameron has are a bunch of untested (and perhaps untestable) theories. They seem to comfort him. But they're definitely not evidence. As I think you'll see.
Well gang, here we are again. This time, at the end of, not just the month, but the year. Another fairly crappy year in general, if you ask me. Which makes your continued support even more meaningful and valued.
I finally had two production jobs this year (one of my side hustles), but I don't see those coming back regularly any time soon. And my equipment rentals are now non-existentent. So you folks are my salvation. Oh, the irony!!!
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WOTM: Religion Makes People Stupid: Evidence, Part II (YouTube)
Comments (17)
I'm just wondering: what actually stands in the way of Cam noticing the absurdity of his arguments? I mean - the guy seems not absolutely stupid (like Trump or so...) or mentally ill. It is so utterly obvious...
I wonder if he won't ultimate come around.
It's amazing how quickly they jump to the "Well, you haven't *proven* that no god exist" as if that gives them warrant to proudly believe any unevidenced claim that appeals to them. Surely they'd see the flaw if it came from someone else's religion.
They do! All the time!!!
Holy shit that was a thing of beauty! Your takedowns were spot on! I like how he takes the time and effort to invent the term "Candidate Evidence" but then proceeds to just call it "evidence" as if we won't notice.
Right?!!! He's a tricky little bastard.
I enjoyed these past few. I really enjoy when you connect the dots and can pinpoint and articulate exactly what is wrong with the statements Camwrong makes.
Camwrong is my new favorite word/name!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.....
I enjoy your videos. I'm happy to support you.
Welp… Cameron has effectively shown that Allah is the one true god. There are lots of "professionals" whose arguments constitute "evidence" of him. Or… um… no… his reasoning shows that Huitzilopochtli is the one true god, since Aztec "professionals" were cutting out beating hearts for centuries so that the sun would rise every morning, and… lo and behold!… it never failed to dawn. Centuries of… "evidence," Cameron! Enjoy your mental masturbation 'til you orgasm.
Does this mean someone will be by soon to rip my beating heart out of my chest? I'd like to be dressed properly for the occasion.
The Argument from Beauty . . .give me a break. I have a hobby. I take philosophical arguments for the existence of god and see how easily they can be turned into the exact opposite. Here is my take on the Argument from Beauty. The Argument From Beauty 1. There are many beautiful things all over the world. 2. There once were humans who did not see the beauty in such things and they were so depressed that they didn’t live long enough to pass on their genes. 3. Therefore, only people who can see beauty still exist. 4. Therefore, a god is unnecessary as a creator of beauty. For reference— 1. There are many beautiful things all over the world. 2. Only a god who is beautiful and unchangeable could have made these beautiful things. 3. Therefore, God exists.
The default position should be there is no god without evidence. Their default position is that god exists until you have evidence to the contrary.
Does it make them stupid or just make them believe and say stupid things in spite of their own intelligence. Distinction without a difference?
That was actually my main point in the very first couple episodes of this new series (Religion makes people stupid). I don't think Cameron is stupid. Bowing down to the dogma makes everyone an idiot. And that's true outside religion as well. If you'd like the link to the first two episodes, let me know.
I can't believe he actually mentioned the argument from beauty aka 'look at the trees.'