Interesting: "Is God Good?" and "What substance was Han Solo frozen in?" have the same answer.

Surprised how enjoyable that was. Thanks.

Nice find. I love how much it highlights how important (and awesome) the sound design was in the game.

Worm Mountain, I think, from the Embryonic album.

Christian youth are rapidly leaving church? Thank god.

Schoolgirl outfits and giant samurais with Gatling guns should be winning, but when the filmmakers make it clear that (a) the protagonist cannot be hurt, (b) faces almost no challenge (paper cut = win) and (c) it obscures the actual drama she actually faces, my boredom is unsurprising.

LOL. I'm gonna be the cynic and speculate that if Star Wars sounds were not included, everyone would be completely uninterested.

I see value in an outlet for anyone weary of dogma, even if the characterization is false, and even if Possibilianism is just a more proactive Agnosticism. Agnostic, Atheist; let me know when to add Possibilian to my list.

It's not dishonest to say you are open to evidence of a supernatural being but find belief without it silly. Is it arrogant to find a belief in unicorns silly? Shiva? Mormon doctrine? Was it hubris for Christians to not be pagans when Christianity wasn't the #1 religion? Would you reconcile your beliefs if someone found a herd of unicorns? Some help with terms: http://videosift.com/video/Lack-of-belief-in-gods

How intuitive an idea is has little bearing on truth. That something can't come from nothing, if true, grants no particular credibility to the idea of a supreme intellect. If a supreme intellect can be eternal, why not the universe itself? How the universe works is a profoundly interesting question, but until our understanding of a material universe stops bearing fruit, its exploration -- testing the predictive power of (even unintuitive) hypotheses -- is the most helpful method for finding truth. Additional random thoughts: http://videosift.com/video/The-God-of-the-Gaps-Neil-deGrasse-Tyson

Religion is important to believers, in part, for the sense of humility, awe, and connection it inspires with the world and others. But this feeling is important to everyone. When accusing an atheist of arrogance, consider what might inspire reverence in him or her:
http://videosift.com/video/The-Pale-Blue-Dot-by-Carl-Saga
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Does the obviousness of an idea guarantee its truth? Does its popularity? Does the comfort it brings you, or the earnestness with which you believe in it? Ask yourself what makes your testimony more valid than the differing testimony found in others'? Is that an arrogant position? Despite earnestness, you sound no more convincing than...>> ^shinyblurry:

As far as my knowledge goes, I know quite a bit about all of those subjects, particularly evolutionary biology and general relativity. I am also well versed in philosophy, history, astronomy, biology, theology, and comparative religion. As well as apologetics in general. I know what constitutes a standard of evidence. However, I know unicorns exists; they are as real to me as my own reflection in a mirror. I have plenty of evidence, directly from the unicorns. You may not consider it evidence because it personal testimony, but it is clearly evidence to me.
Again, the unicorns' herald commanded that we contend for the faith. Which means to preach unicorn words and have answers to peoples questions. I never claimed to be perfect..but you know, your testimony here is fairly flawed..telling me to be humble in one breath and insulting me in the other. You ever notice how hypocrites usually contridict themselves within a few sentences? I do..

Arrogant atheist: I don't know everything, but love evidence because it sheds light on the amazing world around me. I would believe in a god if there was evidence.

Humble believer: I know god made this amazing world for me. I know what god wants for me. I communicate with god daily. I know anguish awaits those who spurn god. Nothing can shake my faith.

Cheers.

And I hoped for the Bigalow hot tub sandwich. C'est la vie.

Alternative title?: Marksman Shoots Sword at Predetermined Location

For the first 9 seconds, I like to pretend I'm looking at a trailer for Look Who's Talking X

May I ask a stupid question hoping Sift wisdom will enlighten me? On dimming of light in front of stars as evidence for planets: wouldn't any object between the observer and the star cause that dimming? What else informs the observer of its "planet" status?

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