Tag: Conversational Intolerance
TV gameshow offers atheists ‘salvation’
Aylin Yazan July 3, 2009.
Print: CNN.com
A Turkish television show is offering contestants what it claims is the “biggest prize ever” — the chance for atheists to convert to one of the world’s major religions. The show, called Penitents Compete, features a Muslim imam, a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Buddhist monk attempting to persuade 10 atheists of the merits of their religions. Atheists who convert win a trip to a holy location, depending which religion they pick.
The case for mocking religion
Christopher Hitchens July 2, 2009.
Print: Slate
Christopher Hitchens uses the “Muhammad cartoon” debate to make the case for free expression and the right to mock faiths of all stripes.
