Religulous analysis
Bill Maher; an American actor, comedian and political commentator travels around the world looking for religious locations that represent the holy faith of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and so on. In his expedition to finding answers to his questions, he reveals his expressions of doubt in religion. As Maher quotes “Doubt is humble, and that’s what man needs to be, considering that human history is just a litany of getting shit dead wrong” (Maher) it shows his real attitude towards different religions. Although, the documentary “Religulous” by Larry Charles was good, it did have a bias argument that attacked his opponents at a weak point, which utilized the half-truth of their belief.
In the film, Maher’s overall argument is established weather or not his thesis of certain religions are true based on what they believe. As he interviews many people from around the world such as; Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Jeremiah Cummings, John Westcott, Dr. Dean Hamer and so on, he stands to what he believes in, that god does not exist. Throughout the movie, Maher keeps pointing out an Ad Hominem Tu Quoque argument that attacks his opponent of their beliefs and does not give them a chance to strongly defend their position. Although, he continuously disrupts his opponents, he does follow his conclusion from his premises and gives out many opinions of god.
In spite of Maher defending his position, there was a particular argument that I did not agree upon. For instance, Maher quotes in the end of the film “Religion is dangerous because it allows human beings who don’t have all the answers to think that they do”. He was oblivious to the fact that god could or could not exist. Aside from his overall judgment on Christianity, Juda...
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...sis look like he was in it for the win and not to prove a point. Although, I did agree on some of his words, I was not satisfied of the structure of his argument. He could have made better dispute over the bible but was unable to do so. Nether less, we all have to get the idea that no religion is perfect nor the people believing in different gods. They may be true or maybe not. But who knows? In the end of the day, we all have to live together as one and question our reason to live. But for now, is it better to judge someone’s religion because of the lack of evidence or attack them because you want to know why you are here. After all, one’s person beliefs is their own and not another’s. For it gives them faith, hope and someone to lead them on choosing different paths.
Work Cited
Charles, Larry, dir. Religulous. Writ. Maher. 2008. Film. 29 Sep 2013.
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