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My Chat with David Wood (THE SAAD TRUTH_215)
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2016
- Topics covered include David's personal history including what led him to his Christian faith, several issues dealing with Islam (e.g., doctrines, immigration, and apologia), and the debacle at the Dearborn Arab Festival.
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I became an atheist at a young age and went through the typical "militant atheism" phase. People like David Wood got me off that train which was probably headed somewhere bad. I may not agree with his beliefs on the Christian faith but what an excellent man and a shining example of self education.
hes a diagnosed psychopath
Its public information. Everybody knows it. And he knows it and that is why he knows he has to keep it in check. He doesnt try to hide this fact about himself, in fact he even uses it as an argument when he is on debates.
Diagnosed psychopath- - -which best explains him way more than any ancient fable like the bible or quran. His bible would have said he was possessed by a demon,
There's no choice with his psychopathy, but believers will say he has this "free will".
@@wade2bosh because, what the world needed was another example of true ad hominem attacks, as distinguished from name calling in general.
Is your photo showing a Soviet soldier?
Wow!! Mr. Wood is amazing ... I'm an ex-Muslim Arab atheist and I'm just amazed how he knows that much about Islam and Muslims mentality
Not only is David Wood a well versed Christian Apologist, able to defend the faith against Islam and atheism,he has one of the most amazing testimonies of God's grace and love for His people.God Bless David.
He is literally an asshat clown of a man and if you support him then you are an asshat clown of a man.
Haters gonna hate
@MindofaJedi
Wow, that's a very intelligent statement made by someone who claims to have the mind of a Jedi... and very constructive too... Not!
Tim Ballentine a!
Leonardo's Truth For Catholics, I think it does, because you need to confess sins or they don't get forgiven. Hence suicide is unforgivable. But Protestants don't see it that way. So it depends.
What is fascinating about David Woods is his honesty about his own life...does not try to sugar coat it or make it sound less than what it was.
And it is clear he is intelligent and articulate.
You've had so many phenomenal guests recently, and David Wood is no exception.
It's unfortunate that so many people can't seem to get past the mental illness and subsequent conversion to Christianity. Christian or Atheist, the issues he brings up about moral relativism in the absence of an external moral standards are real. We may reject the standard he chose, but I don't think the argument is without merit. .
+Ben Sayre your right watch David woods videos. He quotes directly from the quran using mainstream Islamic scholars to back up his arguments. He is talking a lot of truth regardless of his background.
+Ian Moody when you read a book do you read isolated chapters and know what's going on or do you read the whole of the book to know exactly the whole story ?????????????????
Ahhhhh my most favorite guy David Wood.
David Wood is an inspiration. God bless him and his beautiful family ✊❤️
I'm actually subscribed to both of these gents. It's such a pleasure to see them exchanging ideas.
To see where David was and where he is now, can only be explained by a work from the RISEN LORD Jesus Christ. God Bless David. Blessed be the name of LORD.
What a thoroughly enchanting fellow. Despite being an atheist myself I have been impressed by Woody's eloquence in the past and his refutation of Muslim apologetics is masterful. Frankly if Christianity is the monolith that keeps him grounded and allows such scholarship then more power to his organ.
David Wood ....Rocks ! and Christ is KING!!!!
I'm agnostic and David wood was the first person I followed because he was rhe only one talking about things in islam that I have grown up around as a non muslim amongst many muslims. Everyone else in the west was too delusional to even understand the criticisms, but David elaborated each topic point by point. Love it. I Do not see myself ever turning to Christianity or any religion, but David wood has my support when it comes to spreading awareness about the creeping sharia in the west.
Mr. Wood is quite fascinating - I hope you have him on again the future Mr. Saad.
Wood is a brilliant critic of Islam and seems to know the source documents of that faith well. I didn't know that a troubled- sociopathic even- youth led him to embrace the "objective morality" of christianity. Good interview.
I am put off by the fact that he has bought into an equally irrational ideology (Christianity) which in my opinion devalues his credibility as a critic of any religion whatever it may be.
Upvote 100 times!
+MrToby9999 You have to argue while "standing" somewhere. There is no outside, unbiased point to neutrally observe when it comes to belief about what is true. We all stand somewhere.
I could conversely say that if anyone brought in a position other than Christianity that it devalues their credibility as a critic of any religion--but that would be just as unfair.
We evaluate an argument's veracity not by the speaker's position,
but by the veracity of his argument (by its evidences and how it conforms the data we have about reality).
not with Islam mates
David wood is kicking against a big rock nothing will happened or change in Islam.
you see someone who hits his dad is insane and fool.
Can't wait for David Wood to come back on your show
When it comes to repelling the Islamic plague of the 21st Century I can't stress enough how essential it is to absorb the content provided by David Wood. His video's are an invaluable resource that offer a great deal of clarity in regards to the nature of Islam. Thank you David for doing all the work for us ! And thanks to the Gaadfather for bringing us yet another edifying interview.
What an interesting story. I didn't know quite a lot of the things David revealed here.
I have more respect for David after watching this. He doesn't try to hide anything about his past (whereas a lot of people who have had mental health issues do because of the stigma) He simply tells it like it is.
David is a very intelligent and well spoken guy and I've learned a hell of a lot from his videos and i never seem to be able to find fault in the things he says or the points he makes.
Great video.
Davids video "whitewashing islam on abc" is pure gold and taught me a lot.
How come this is the first time I've seen this? Great stuff!
"Facts about Islam have to become common knowledge.' Absolutely 100% correct. Valuable interview.
Interesting character. His videos are very good and he has a wry sense of humour. I was atheist by conviction from about 6 years old, when I rejected Roman Catholic Catechism, so I can't really see the value in Christianity, and I've never come across anything since then that has changed my mind. I also disagree that naturalism has no resources to make morality solid enough (though not absolute) in its foundations.
But while I'm wary of religion in general, and of Islam in particular, I wouldn't say I positively hate religion to the degree that some atheists seem to, and intelligent Christians (as opposed to the easy marks you see on atheist vids) are always worth listening to, as are intelligent religionists of any stripe.
People often forget that many of the greatest thinkers and artists of the West were committed Christians, and many other religions have produced top class thinkers and doers too.
The bottom line is that nobody really knows what the over-arching context of the sheer existence of anything at all is, so projecting some possibility into that space of the unknown is no sin, if it gives a person some sense of stability and focus in life. It's really only when people impose their ideas by force that you get problems.
Excellent chat. Admire and appreciate your effort in safeguarding the value of western civilization. Gratitude from China.
Hey, nice to see you here. How are you using youtube from china.
I never realized just how much Gad Saad blinks.
Jesusmetalhead I think most of it was induced by astonishment, especially at the start of the conversation.
😂😂😂😂
He is sending morse code
Jesusmetalhead why did I read your comment lol
All I see now, is him blinking
Probably has dry eyes or light sensitive. I've suffered with that at times.
How did I manage to go four years without seeing this video?
These are two of my favorite people I have come to know on the internet via You Tube. I would never expect them to converse, let alone in such a civil fashion. That was amazing!
LOVE YOU DAVID WOOD
Outstanding video. David does a great job pointing out the reality of Islam. Come Jesus.
David The Legend
Really nice interview. Mr. Saad has a way of bringing out the best in his guests.
Great discussion, my most favorite man David Wood ✊❤️
I love it when Gaad plays the devils advocate.
David for president
You need so much money to be president.
Commenting on David Wood's past is not an argument.
This is such a great talk - subscribed to both men's channels. Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you engage in polite discourse with someone even if you disagree with them.
David wood is one of my favourite people in the world! Right along side Gad saad and Jordan Peterson.
Mature Hippo you should check out christian prince
You would love him. Hes dynamic
David goes to jail, converts and then converts so many others including Nabeel may he rest in peace, God is wonderful just like Paul who even were a Christian slayer so it is possible no matter how much hate you'd might recieve you never know who will and won't see the light as same goes for us already Christians the last shall be the first and the first shall be the last stay blessed you'all ❤🙏
I friggin' LOVE this guy! so glad you interviewed him.
Sweet this guy knows his stuff!!
Excellent interview guys keep up the good work .
I so admire Dr. David Wood, Dr. Bill Warner, and Robert Spencer. Excellent examples of intelligent men of honor.
I depend on David Wood for my information on Islam, he's amazing and to have him chatting to Gad Saad, wonderful!
Hey Gad, I think Devon Tracey may be an interesting interview.
YESSS
I would pony up some cash to see that discussion !
+Elvis Locksmith ya he has a big fat ego but I'm not threatened by that. He should have good self esteem because he has great content. I care much less about who the person is, I'm interested in their ideas. Identity politics is for children. I applaud you for also separating these things.
Anti Islam Lmao you are a scumbag
Anti Islam Smoking cannabis doesnt cause lung cancer. Not according to the best pulmonary research, so even your insult is anti scientific
This was a great chat, the Gadfather knows how to choose interesting guests.
Thanks for the great interview, I'm a fan of both guys. The fact David solved his personal problems through religion doesn't bother me, he actually saved some taxpayer's money. Regardless of one's worldview we should support both of them in this moment of history with our civilisation at stake.
what i love most about david is that he proves islam false by their own so called holy Quran. then defends Christianity by the scriptures. great follower of proverbs "trust in the lord and do not lean on your own understanding "
A truly excellent and inspiring conversation!
Both of these guys are brilliant.
This is a brilliant interview, and deserves far more views. Gad Saad has the ability to subtly coax out the most interesting stories and facts.
Gad Saad needs to be on national TV.
Such a great interview! Thank you both
May God bless you and David and keep you safe.
David Wood, is awesome, I really like is videos, and his smart ellic way of getting his message across , because it cuts straight thru the bs, no sugar coating, you do not have any doubt about what he is trying to convey, and it is very funny at times. My teenagers , are IMO hard to get to, but one video of Davids, they quickly were interested and understanding the message very quickly. And this is important today, almost every time i go on you tube or ect ect, where our children also are spending much of their time....social media, I am constantly being sold on islam by SALESMEN, muslims, and where are they crossing my path, is on christian videos, and fb pages, its like they are camping out there waiting for someone to sell their false bs too. and they are very very good at it, but after watching some of davids videos, i can quickly not only discredit their arguments, but show them where they are following a false religion. So davids videos arms us against islams salesmen so to speak, which are like in training courses or something because they use the same exact verses from the bible and surahs from the qoran. but they really do not know what their own quoran teaches many times. and they have like memorized a handful of verses , and are usually the same verses, that are totally misinterpreted. So I for one appreciate david, and his team of apologists for all they do.
DAVID IS CHOSEN BY GOD TO OPEN YOUR EYES,WAKE UP WAKE UP JESUS WILL BE HERE SOON,REPENT CALL ON THE NAME OF JESUS BEFORE ITS TO LATE.
You are so right on David. If people read Islamic texts, they will never convert.
Brilliant conversation. Thanks ❤
Great interview, David Wood is really interesting.
I'm a big fan of Wood!😂👍☘
Thank you for sharing this video... May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be always be with you both
Andy Mabilehi from Indonesia
Dr Gad and Dr David: two of the BEST, truly academic, commentators on the Islamisation Project today! Writing from the UK, I am afraid our Political Class (unlike your new President!) is entirely in cahoots with the Project. They have put the 'rights' of Muslims to not "be offended" before the rights of their indigenous population, and our tourist guests, to be safe on our streets. I can tell you that, at 65, the streets of the UK's cities are NOTHING like as safe as they were when I was a child in the Fifties and Sixties. EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED; but our Political Class tells us that "we are the same"; and it is all part of our imagination!
Dr Wood: You are far too optimistic. It does not take an OT prophet to interpret the signs. Douglas Murray's excellent work, THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE, summarises what is happening perfectly. ISLAM is embarked on a project (for which it has been preparing for three generations; courtesy of Saudi Arabia) to fulfil its 'entitlement'. That 'entitlement' is to have the BEST of our planet for Muslims. The BEST in the WEST: therefore Muslims are entitled to the WEST without having had to fight our own tyrants to get here!
Psychopathy is not insanity. A psychopath isn't insane. Somebody who is insane cannot comprehend the nature of his actions. They do not possess 'mens rea'. They are disordered in a manner that makes them unable to assume guilt in from of a court. A psychopath knows that what he does is wrong in the eyes of society. They just don't care.
A psychopath knows that some actions are against common concepts of decency or against the law. He can chose to violate rules. That is why he cannot plead for insanity.
A schizophrenic who has voices in his head and optic hallucinations who tell him that he just has to burn that orphanage down is insane. He has lost his connection to reality and when he has some surge of his mental illness he cannot assume responsibility for his actions.
There is a legal definition of insanity and a medical definition, you are conflating them with your pilpul
dogcow666 No I don't. Psychopathy doesn't lead to delusions. You are not insane just because you have psychopathy. There is no medical definition of insanity. It's a legal term to help determining guilt.
is there even such a thing as "insanity"?
+dog by calling that pilpul you are obfuscating and conflating the nonsense of what pilpul is.
Yes, that's totally feasible, lie detector tests for a couple of million people... If people could just move towards the reality of problem solving territory, that would be so helpful.
Btw, impressive that the people in the comment section are able to hate on this guy due to his Christian faith while the whole talk was about something completely unrelated.
Thanks God this Christian man named David Wood is preaching ………..ignorance and intolerance………..and tarnishing the soft and gentle image of Messiah and Christianity at global level.........................I am from Pakistan
David wood is brilliant. I use quite a lot of his material against Muslims myself.
Gad I understand you're trying to have a conversation but you interrupt too much. I do enjoy your podcast though.
Have to Give it to the Saad Gad-Father I know he is a Die Hard Atheist but he does have guest like Milo and David Wood so yeah this fellow needs a Fedora and a Pimp cane to match his style 10/10 would watch again
Hey, as long as we both have the common goal of eradicating Islam, then all other religious people are fine with me, which is probably the same with Gad Saad.
You probably wont believe me but your the first Atheist to tell me that
I Mock Hypocrite Christians LOL really? I know a lot of atheists that are like that, strange.
I Mock Hypocrite Christians Yeah I see those kind of atheists too, they are brainwashed by all the bullshit in the media and all the bullshit Muslims are giving them about the history of Christianity, as many Muslims say Christianity is responsible for the majority of evil in the world, when in reality, Islam is the reason.
Veritas Absoluta
Indeed you are a smart person most of those kind don't even know about the Library of Alexandria Link for those who are interested : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria
i love these guys. such a wonderful and pleasant discussions. thank you!
David: 'I have mental health problems. I am delusional. God is real!'
Thank you for clearing that up David.
I have serious concerns about the level of education exhibited by many of the commentators here. Clearly education all over the world is failing humanity. I don't want to get into theology discussions or insult anyone one on their beliefs, or lack of belief, but seriously people open your minds and read everything you can.
actually look back a few hundred years education was not good at all today its still horrible but at least a lil better then it use to be its not devolving its just evolving in a painfully slow manner.
for what it's worth, since the suspension of religious education and substitution with the theory of evolution in the 60s we have seen an increase in drug use, divorce, murders, abortion, sex before marriage, domestic violence etc. Statistics don't lie.
I hope you are enjoying how evolution has improved your life.
David Fisher atheism is a lie open your mind come to Christ.
Gads got wood.
Perhaps time for a second interview soon? Much has happened in the world of discussing and engaging islam online and both Gad Saad's and David Wood's youtube engagements have grown significantly over the past seven years.
Thank God for David wood, Christian Prince, Arabian Profit, Saad Truth, Usama Dedat, etc. This are the soldiars of Christ of our time, we love you all and God have reserve a place for you in heaven, God bless you for the good work you are doing for humanity.
"The bedrock argument in atheism is the problem of evil"... uh, no. The bedrock argument for atheism is a lack of evidence for a god. Propositions are not accepted for their good or bad nature, but for reasons of their veracity. Unless you are religious...
"The bedrock argument for atheism is a lack of evidence for a god."
From a historical perspective, there's simply no contest between these two. The problem of evil is overwhelmingly more significant. But even today, if I'd have to take a guess, I'd say that the problem of evil is discussed more by professional philosophers in the relevant academic journals, etc.
"Propositions are not accepted for their good or bad nature, but for reasons of their veracity. Unless you are religious..."
Kind of vague, but this does lead me to question whether you even understand what type of argument that the problem of evil is intended to be.
The problem of evil is a refutation of a benevolent god in control of the universe. Apologists often respond with appeals to free will, or the devils, djinns, shaytun, or demons that Abrahamic scripture always include. However, the portrayal of god is NEVER of a benevolent god other than in name, who is vengeful, deceitful, and ever-hungry for sacrifice and praise. The problem of evil shouldn't be why god lets evil exist, rather why is god evil. As a rhetorical device it's about as convincing to someone interested in reality as the evidence for the truth of religions claims is.
_"even today, if I'd have to take a guess, I'd say that the problem of evil is discussed more by professional philosophers in the relevant academic journals, etc."_
Well, duh.
'There's no evidence demonstrating this claim' doesn't make for the most riveting philosophical discussion, does it?
L1ttleT3d
There would be plenty to discuss with regard to issues like what's the correct epistemic stance in light of supposed lack of evidence for various types of claims, what criteria could be used to most objectively evaluate the claim that there's no evidence, whether or not there are particular reasons to suppose that there would/would not be much evidence for the truth of Theism if Theism were true, etc. And some of this is in fact discussed quite regularly. There's the argument from divine hiddenness, the argument from nonbelief, etc.
HaecceitasQuidditas _"There would be plenty to discuss with regard to issues like what's the correct epistemic stance in light of supposed lack of evidence for various types of claims"_
The burden of proof and logic are quite clear about this. There's nothing to discuss.
_"what criteria could be used to most objectively evaluate the claim that there's no evidence"_
What's wrong with science? You object to the requirement for empirical evidence? On what grounds?
_"whether or not there are particular reasons to suppose that there would/would not be much evidence for the truth of Theism if Theism were true, etc."_
The burden of proof and logic are quite clear about this. There's nothing to discuss.
_"And some of this is in fact discussed quite regularly. There's the argument from divine hiddenness, the argument from nonbelief, etc."_
Philosophy is a whole school of thought that doesn't predominantly concern itself with the supernatural. I'm not sure you're talking about philosophy - do you mean theology??
why does Gad blink so much
Bruce Wayne . i noticed that too.. hahaha
It's good for your eyes.
Came here from David and APs stream, great interview!
Thank you !!! God bless both of you !
So he needed a socially adaptive delusion, and he found it in Christianity.
Met a guy in jail guilty of 22 crimes gave him insight into morality. Hey if it helps keep him on the straight an narrow without hammers best of luck to him.
tdsdave It was only 21 felonies. 22? You make him sound like some kind of criminal.
silly atheist
He was charged with 21 counts of Caressing
If he didn't believe he would bash peoples heads with fucking rocks!
I enjoy David Wood's refutations of Islamic claims, and even those of atheists like Sam Harris. However, his arguments against atheism are still as daft as your standard internet Bible warrior - they're just eloquently worded.
Cloe, I see you comment on videos like this quite often, but I just have to ask, do you see atheism as anything more than a lack of belief in a God or higher power because it always seems like you advocate for it like it's some kind of identity? I recently watched Dave Rubin's interview with George Carlin's daughter and it was either you or someone else who commented that George was cowardly for not openly calling himself an atheist, even though he mocked religion in his act. Doesn't it seem self defeating to try and build up atheism into something more than its definition?
I don't recall watching Dave Rubin's interview with Kelly Carlin, but I certainly wouldn't blaspheme George Carlin. I only see atheism as what it is - a *_lack_* of belief in God.
Cloe Jarozenski Fair enough, I'm sorry I mistook you for another.
No biggie!
+Hell's Kitchen who cares how they see atheism? All that matters is what is true. Presenting other ridiculous claims for them to buy into, just because they may be less harmful, cannot be the answer.
22:00 I didn't realize Gad had interviewed Tommy Robinson.
Definitely gonna have to check that one out.
Very enjoyable and illuminating talk.
Thanks for having David Wood on for the interview.
31:55 The fact that the Dearborn, Michigan police broke the law, violated the constitution, lied and arrested them on false charges is pretty bad. Plus they had to go to higher courts. I'm glad David Wood eventually won the case. I hope people are keeping an eye on that place.
I'm Afghan and I am deeply sad and hurt.when someone shames the nation,and even on the basis of religions,we are not Arabs and we don't when the country had problems on the basis of religions, not with anyone.Afghans are mostly honest ,noble and ancient nation and abroad live peacefully and law-abiding.but as they say in the family has its black sheep.by the way I read the guy that the train cut people in Germany,was allegedly a native of Pakistan and to receive quickly the documents under a false Afghan documents had entered Europe.so many other things our neighbors did in the past.this information for consideration of the police.
Dear Brother Wood, listening to a UA-cam message: how I converted to Islam, they expose "miracles of the Quran" by giving coincidences in numbers and repetitions. As I heard you explain the coincidences and numerous wonders in the Bible by a debate,, l wish to hear more about it from you. Thanks so much, I'm so fond of your teaching, I bought the book of Nabeel Qureshi, I gave it on to a sister and she does the same😊
Thanks so much, may the Lord bless you and your family and ministry.
It's almost like there is a group or groups of people with control of vast sums of money that have a deep belief that all of rest of their group should be somehow convinced to return to a certain place for some reason.
Thanks Gad for this Chat with David Wood. He is very inspiring and brave man....
Violences and deep hatreds for Jews first started from Prophet Muhammad's QURAN
Oh hi! David Wood. Such a great person.
Interesting to hear David's story. I've enjoyed his accumulated wisdom for some time.
I was in Lebanon in year 1997. So it resonates in my mind that Western Europe may became a new Lebanon and this is why I left Germany end of 2014 for Thailand. There were other reasons as I am Ukrainian by origin but my vision of future in Germany is pretty dark - a civil war or a slow genocide. It includes German Jews. Where are they going to go? And why some Jews are blindly support migration of millions of Muslims to the Western Europe.
The video is a great peace of wisdom. I liked the video.
Love your interviews. Would be great if you can get Pam Geller on to talk.
Dr Wood, or, The Dizzle!😂🙌☘
He makes origami art now🤔
Gad Saad rules👍
Fantastic colour on David: I've been subbed to his channel for a couple of years as he really does good work breaking down Islam, but good to get to "meet" him.
Great work Gad.
I hope people are keeping an eye on Dearborn. A VERY close eye!
Another reason to be glad someone like Trump became president instead of Hillary. Trump's not afraid of being called names for enacting the travel halt on non-US citizens from those predominantly Muslim countries.
1.61 re Trump v HRC
You may or may not know the transcendent timeless moment when I noticed Trump would win. I did not even turn on the TV till about 11:00 pm and was confused by what I watched. I was watching the BBC feed and things simply looked weird.
I mean, this was not even a close electoral college call. Democrats certainly are entitled to their "popular vote" argument. However, WI, MI, OH, PA, IA, FL etc etc? Not one of them fell within the statute for recount. And now it is clear the hostile take-over of the GOP has been decided.
Nikki Haley? "We are taking names." Damn.......
David Wood is really dedicated to this.
I have been listening to both persons, Gad and David, for a long time and I appreciate both for their capacity to back up their ideas with solid proof and references to original textes and scholarly proofs.
solid proof and references to original textes and scholarly proofs.???? are you sure you got the proofs???
God bless them both!
DAVID WOOD, is a fundamentalist. Deeply frustrated about truths deprivation, he finally opted for christianism, on the base of friendship. He could also be identified as the perfect psychopath under control. He just failed to address the normal anxiety of being human. To live in society ( he admitted being antisocial), has a basic determination to contradictions. Religious beliefs, after admitted atheism, is for me, a quick step to avoid anxiety, like a calming substitute. He has to go further in his questionning. Being part of the Universe and, becoming conscious of origins, put in perspective the anxiety. In the hatta yoga, a risky endeaviour, human consciousness reach a state of relativity. The component duality of being human and, probably other states, is clearly stated in our evolution.
Since the moment of homosapien, sapien, the model of Theillard DECHARDIN, in his complexification conscience, appears pretty close representation of reality. We are dust of stars (don't remember the author). As such, we participated of non existence ( as cosmologic inferences) to existence, the same way that Universe is knowned to us by conscience and researches. In those aspects, if religious beliefs are not a purpose, the thinking processes was pretty close to illumination. Humans are a composite of brain and body, completed by consciousness. At experience, consciousness prevaled to restrictive embodyment. Up to a point, we choose to temporality of original call, knowing perfectly well that we belong to something else, consciousness. That's the domain of plenitude that is reached by dissociation ( not psychotic). As long we live, we constantly oscillated between those two (2) tendancies. At term, illumination bring us back to plenitude and pure joy, a state of non existence, pointing in all directions. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE BOAT, ACTIVATE YOUR CONCIOUSNESS OR YOU'LL STALL IN WHAT HAS BEEN CALL PURGATORY, WICH I, FOR ONE, DON'T WANT TO BE STALL IN. Gerry
saad, the truth is it is not possible for a convert to revert -- period.
I met a migrant worker from India whose wife cries day and night, helpless and not able to go back for fear of death.
Great talk.... I find David's videos on Islam incredibly informative and beautifully argumented and all that, but I cannot wrap my head around the fact that he doesn't seem to be bothered by the fact that, while discussing the mental gymnastics of Muslim apologists, being a Christian apologist, he has to perform the same kind of mental gymnastics defending his own holy book... You know, the bible... Which was arguably one of the greatest sources for the qur'an.
You can check his channel and watch what he says about it. Then you can judge and make your conclusions with more information.
Actually being Christian is different. Try read the Bible for once, and then the Qur'an, see if they are really identical in format.
+S. Vermonter101 I'm finishing reading the qur'an as we speak, thank you... so which version of the bible are you talking about? and do you mean the whole bible or only the new testament? if you read both you should have no doubt that there is vastly more genocide, stoning of children and other atrocities in the bible than in the qur'an... also, the qur'an is in large part copied from the bible, so yes, I think both books are equally disqualified as moral guides.
Invite Robert Spencer next, would be a wonderful show. Would love to see what he thinks is going on with the pope's comments regarding Islam and that Catholics and Muslims serve the same god. It would be uncomfortable but I think no one could speak to this as well as Robert Spencer. As Catholics in the USA tend to vote as a block, if the Catholics decided to side with Islam because the pope does, it would make the small number of Muslims we currently have, as though we had a huge number. So it is something to discuss.
i think hes had him on before if you check....would be nice to see it again though:)
Heather Marie I will have to look it up. I would wish Spencer would get fully on the right side of things as it is obvious from research out there that the Catholic church funded the start up of Islam and then lost control of it.
Dr. David Wood, the Dexter of Christianity
I'm really hoping that Jordan Peterson and David Wood are going to have some kind of a discussion at some point. There are multiple reasons for why this should happen:
1. It would be interesting to hear David's take on some of Peterson's ideas about religion.
2. It would be interesting to hear Peterson's perspective as a psychologist on David's past.
3. Peterson has talked about wanting to learn more about Islam. David could help him with that to some extent.
4. David's knowledge about Islam and the Jihadi mindset as well as his dark past combined with Peterson's psychological knowledge would probably result in something very interesting if they spent some time discussing various ideas about Islamic radicalization and terrorism.
5. David has some ideas about psychology of religion applied to Muhammad. It would be great to hear Peterson commenting on those.
Nice chat, but after viewing several of David's videos on the problems with Islam, i was surprised to learn that he was an atheist who converted to Christianity, a religion with as much blood on its hands as Islam. And whose myths are just as bizarre, minus the flying horse with wings on which Muhammad allegedly ascended to paradise. Another bastion of religious make believe.
It never ceases to amaze me how reasonably intelligent people can shut off their critical thinking and reasoning skills and embrace such mythological and unproveable nonsense. Which is just another example of magical thinking and the need to believe in an after-life. To help David get back on track and dispense with the organized make-believe called religion, i would like to suggest that he pick up a copy of " The Atheist's Guide To Reality" by Alex Rosenberg which will help explain why people believe the things they do and how to deal with such illusions. It's a terrific book and well worth the time. As Mark Twain once said..."Faith is believing in things that ain't so."
ExMuslim from Pakistan here.
I also fake my belief..i've been faking it for over two years now
Thank you,but i'd rather not come out to my family.They are of the fundamentalist,Islamist variety of Muslims.
I believe i was naturally skeptical.I had cultivated enough doubts in my mind about Islam before i discovered and read philosophers like Bertrand Russel.
Ali A. Rizvi is somewhat famous.He is in Canada.Ibn Warraq is also well know.
Yes,atheism is increasing in the middle-east and Islamic countries but the proportion of atheists relative to the muslim population is negligible.So we shouldn't hold our breath.
At best,there are a few thousand freethinkers in the middle-east,perhaps tens of thousands across the middle-east but not more.
It's a brilliant book.
The thing is that Muslims that are Islamists/socially conservative are alarmed at the presence of exMuslims.So there is a strong reaction against our existence.
Yep.The thing about Islam is that it is inherently political.
Buddhism does not affect the foreign policy of a country and Christianity doesn't affect the economy.Islam does both of these.