"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You"
~ Part 1
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
There exists in the world today a widely-held presumption that the Holy Bible
is a good book. This presumption is reinforced all around us. Bible verses
are etched into the walls of our national monuments. Churches are tax-exempt.
Even the President of the United States takes his oath of office with one
hand planted firmly on a copy of the Bible. Michael Earl thinks it’s
high time we scrap this false presumption and reveal the Bible for what it
is. In his tape, Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You, Tape 1, Earl
shares with us IN GRAPHIC DETAIL 10 stories from the Bible in which God willfully
orchestrates the violent destruction of millions of human beings -- many
of whom are women and little children! Earl argues that aquainting ourselves
with the Bible’s dark side is vitally important. For not only does this
recognition help us to base our opinions of the Bible on fact, but it also
helps us to recognize the Bible’s profound influence on many of
history’s most violent and brutal episodes. This tape is the first in
a series of five. (about 100 minutes)
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"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" ~ Part 2
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
On Tape 1 Michael Earl shared with us several stories from the Old Testament
that paint a picture of god and the bible quite different from what most
children are taught in the typical Sunday School class. On Tape 2 Earl sinks
his teeth into the New Testament. Here we discover that upon entering the
doctrinal realm of Jesus and the Apostles things go from bad to worse …
infinitely worse! We discover that being good Samaritans and turning our
cheeks will do us little good if 5,000 years from now we find ourselves served
up as the main course in some supernatural weenie roast.
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"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" ~ Part 3
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
Death, destruction, damnation, mothers eating their own children. YUCK! You'd
think people would run from this stuff, yet the Holy Bible (which is packed
with it) is the most popular book in history. How do we account for this
popularity? On this third tape in the series Michael Earl claims that people
say all sorts of things they don't really mean. A profession of a belief
in the Bible is a good example. Most people haven't even read the Bible,
so their opinions of the book are based on the twisted and sometimes fraudulent
representations of the clergy, friends, media, etc. Also, Satan and Led Zeplin,
the invisible post office, faith and duct tape, pornographic metaphors, a
scientific approach to religion, and much, much more!
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"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" ~ Part 4
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
Morality. What is it? Where is it? How do I get some? The Judeo-Christian
world tells us to look for morality in the Bible. On this fourth tape in
the series Michael Earl examines the overarching moral themes of the Old
and New Testaments. He also offers a non-religious moral alternative he calls,
"The Principle of Life Ownership". Unlike the moral system found in the Bible,
which is based on the arbitrary dictates of an invisible man, the moral system
Earl champions is principle-based and grounded in self-evident reality. On
this tape the two systems are compared and contrasted. Also, the 10 commandments,
the Law of Moses, Jesus and Karla Faye Tucker, King Jehu and his heads, the
apostle Peter and vampires, possessed pigs, and more!
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"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" ~ Part 5
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
One of the main reasons people embrace religion is because they believe religion
adds meaning and purpose to their lives. On this fifth, and final, tape of
the series Michael Earl digs into the areas of meaning and purpose in life
and examines what the Bible has to say about these areas. Earl argues that
the Bible gives us neither meaning nor purpose. He also argues that "meaning"
is a function of "understanding", not a blind commitment to religion. Also,
family values per the Bible - polygamy, celibacy, and cults. The problem
with "make-believe" world rules in the real world. The irresponsibility of
Pascal's Wager. Heavenly purpose at work in the lives of John List, Susan
Smith, Mark Barton and "The Movement for the Restoration of the 10 Commandments
of God". The value of embracing reality on its own terms. Prayer, fasting
and hallucinations. The evolution of religious beliefs. And more!
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"Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" (Complete Set)
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
Get all 5 parts of "Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You" on CD or
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"A Case AGAINST Miracles & Free Will"
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
Most people believe in miracles, and nearly everyone believes in free will.
Mike Earl, however, does not believe in miracles or in free will. Is he nuts?
Buy the tape and judge for yourself. Earl argues that an act of free will
is a miracle, and a miracle is a violation of natural law. Such violations
(even little ones) would destroy the order and predictability we observe
in nature. Also, a successful argument against free will strips the theist
of one of his most important defenses for the existence of god, since free
will is blamed for the Problem of Evil. (75 minutes)
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"The God Game"
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
In The God Game Mike Earl draws attention to some of the silly things religious
people do as they attempt to convince others (and themselves) that god is
real. Congregations pretend to worship god. Preachers pretend to be god.
If the preacher is charismatic enough, the congregation will actually worship
the preacher. Earl comments, "Admittedly, worshipping a preacher, even a
very good one, must be a bit like having sex with a blow up doll ….
But these people are desperate, and if faking it is the only way they can
distract themselves from the hard reality that the god they worship is no
more real than the Easter Bunny - well, why not?"
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"The Platinum Rule"
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
In The Platinum Rule Earl argues that morality is a function of principle,
not divine authority. A transition out of an "Authority Paradigm" and into
a "Principle Paradigm" was the defining characteristic of man's evolution
from superstition to science. Earl believes a similar transition from authority
to principle is taking place in the realm of moral understanding - although
few people today recognize it as such.
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"The Spiritual Atheist"
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
Perhaps no two words in the English language evoke more opposite impressions
than do the words, spirituality and atheism. Is a "spiritual atheist" even
possible? Mike Earl thinks so. In fact, he insists that his own spiritual
life began in earnest only after he had become an atheist. Spirituality is
traditionally thought to be a product of one's relationship with god - especially
some kind of personal god. Earl prefers to view spirituality in the naturalistic
context of one's relationship with reality. In this context the atheist enjoys
2 distinct advantages over his theistic counterpart. First, the atheist is
under no obligation to embrace ideas that are clearly at odds with reality.
And second, his mind is free to construct a belief system based purely on
the evidence of reality. Thus, his mind will be in tune with reality. The
end result? A more harmonious relationship with reality. A more spiritual
life! The Spiritual Atheist is a fresh (and bold) treatment of a subject
that for too long has been assumed to be the exclusive domain of religion.
Serious at times, humorous at others, thought-provoking throughout. The Spiritual
Atheist shines new light on a timeless subject.
Topics include: What is Spirituality? 5 spiritual experiences available to
the atheist. The spiritual experience of understanding. The power of reductionist
thinking. Science and the experience of spiritual awakening. Why Atheism?
Why religious belief is often the greatest obstacle to spiritual growth.
3 kinds of faith. Why a "relationship with god" is impossible. 2 ways to
become one with the universe. Integrity from top to bottom. The test-tube
god. Religious belief and the functionally insane. Music, Sports, and
Spirituality. An evolutionary approach to meditation. Your "higher" self
and your "lower" self. Atheism and a new age of spiritual enlightenment.
(3 hours)
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"The Ultimate Terrorist"
written & read by Michael Scott Earl
The horrific events of 9/11 have triggered what President Bush has dubbed
a War on Terror. This war is being fought on several fronts: a political
front, a law enforcement front, and the obvious military front. But there
exists another front - an ideological front - where we seem unwilling to
fight. In fact, rather than fight the ideological enemy we have actually
rallied to its aid like never before. Since the 9/11 attacks, media pundits,
politicians, and so-called religious "experts" have been stumbling over one
another to assure the public that the religion of Islam had nothing to do
with this tragedy. "Islam Is About Peace!" they quack.
But Islam is NOT about peace. Islam is about submission to an ideology that
violently condemns everything and everyone non-Islamic. It's time for thinking
people everywhere to face up to this disturbing, yet undeniable fact. At
a time when religious sensitivities have clouded the judgment of main-stream
commentators, Mike Earl dissects Islam's ideological core with a moral clarity
you won't find anywhere else. Meticulously documented, hard-hitting, even
daring, The Ultimate Terrorist exposes the ugly truth about Islam. Who is
the ultimate terrorist? Buy the tapes and find out!
Topics include: God, Muhammad, and the Koran. The 3 REAL Pillars of Islam.
The pervasiveness of violent condemnation in the Koran. Understanding the
Koran in its "proper" context. Islam and the Bible. Paradise and Hell. The
Islamic attitude of submission. Why this present life is worthless. Jews,
Christians, and Infidels. Why Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer are the ideological
equivalent of anthrax. Why killing the infidel just makes sense. The Taliban
versus the Torah. Osama bin Landen, suicide bombers, jihad, and 72 virgins.
Why John Walker Linde only did what his culture encouraged him to do. Islam
and the larger problem of monotheism. The ultimate terrorist revealed. The
only long-term solution to terrorism. (3 hours)
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"Gullible's Travel"
written & read by Steve Allen (with Jayne Meadows)
Especially for young freethinkers ages 8-15. Gullible is, as his name suggest,
an easy target for his adversary, Invalid Argument. Like all of us, Gullible
has his strengths and weaknesses. He is likable, amusing, open-hearted, innocent,
and naive. But when his emotions are roused, he doesn’t reason very
well. In this delightful adventure story, he encounters such sordid characters
as "Betty Bias," Peter Prejudice," "Ad Hominem," Teddy Tangletongue," Senator
Demagogue," "Irving Ego," and "Hal Hatred." Fortunately for Gullible, his
plight is observed by a Wise Man who introduces him to some basic principle
of the art of Logical Reasoning.
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"The Art of Deception: An Introduction to Critical
Thinking"
written & read by Nicholas Capaldi
You too can learn how to win an argument, defend your case, recognize faulty
reasoning, see through deceptive ploys, persuade skeptics, and snatch victory
from the jaws of defeat. Using examples from everyday life, Dr. Capaldi shows
how critical thinking can work for you! (180 minutes)
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"Science : Good, Bad, and Bogus"
written by Martin Gardner, read by Eric Burns
Martin Gardner has been puncturing pseudoscientific pretensions for more
than 30 years. Noted author Eric Burns brings Gardner’s brisk, satirical
style, and penetrating wit to life in this new audiotape. With a special
emphasis on parapsychology and occultism, these witty pieces address the
evidence put forth to support claims of ESP, faith healing, and other
pseudosciences. Introduction read by Martin Gardner. On 2 tapes (3 hours).
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"Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism"
written & read by Paul Kurtz
How does uncritical devotion to scripture limit human ethical development?
What are the dangers of fundamentalist thinking? Why do most traditional
religions fear examination and freethought? Why is a new ethic so important
if we are to fulfill our potential? Feast your ears on the answers to these
provocative questions in the audiotape version of Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics
of Humanism. On 2 tapes (3 hours)
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"Making Freethought Relevant to Everyone"
by Jeffery Jay Lowder, founder of the Internet Infidels
In this presentation Internet Infidels founder, Jeffery Jay Lowder, shares
with us a number of experiences he had while in high school, college and
the military - just some of the crazy things he had to put up simply because
he wasn't religious. Experiences that helped shape his present thinking.
Jeff also talks about the importance of articulating and promoting a naturalistic
world view. He also explains why he believes it is important that non-theists
participate in formal debates with theists. Finally, drawing on his unique
perspective as a leader in the freethought community, Jeff shares with us
a number of activities that each of us can participate in to help further
the cause the freethought. (150 minutes)
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"Naturalism vs. Theism: Where does the Evidence Point?"
A Debate between Jeff Lowder of the Internet Infidels and Dr. Phil Fernandes
of the Institute of Biblical Defense
On September 26, 1999 at a conference of the Society of Humanists Philosophers,
Jeff Lowder and Dr. Phil Fernandes squared off to debate what is perhaps
the most important question humans can ask: "Is there a God?" Here both sides
of this fundamental issue go head to head in this fascinating debate. (130
minutes)
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"Looking for a Miracle: Weeping Icons, Relics,
Stigmata, Visions, & Healing Cures"
written & read by Joe Nickell
Respected historical and paranormal investigator, Joe Nickell, confronts
such strange events, powers, and objects as the Shroud of Turin, bleeding
or weeping statues, burning handprints, liquefying blood, ecstatic visions,
miraculous cures, and people speaking in tongues in Looking for a Miracle,
now on audiotape. Departing from standard critiques of religion, Nickell
carefully investigates the evidence relating to specific claims. On 2 tapes
(3 hours).
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"Flim-Flam"
written & read by James "The Amazing" Randi
An internationally known magician and a recipient of the coveted MacArthur
Fellowship, James Randi is a devoted investigator of the paranormal, occult,
and supernatural claims. Here he reads the book that helped expose dozens
of outrageous deceptions widely promoted by the media. In his no-holds-barred
approach to the truth, Randi lambastes sloppy research, careless errors,
and misrepresentations wherever they occur. Those who are unable to distinguish
real science from pseudoscience nonsense will have much to ponder after listening
to Flim-Flam! On 2 tapes (3 hours)
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"The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine
150 minutes ~ read by Michael Earl
Excerpt: "… it is necessary to the happiness of man, that he be mentally
faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in
disbelieving; it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe."
Excerpt: "… It is a contradiction in terms and ideas to call anything
a revelation that comes to us at second hand, either verbally or in writing.
Revelation is necessarily limited to the first communication. After this,
it is only an account of something which that person says was a revelation
made to him; and though he may find himself obliged to believe it, it cannot
be incumbent on me to believe it in the same manner, for it was not a revelation
made to me, and I have only his word for it that it was made to him."
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"The Gods" by Robert G. Ingersoll
75 minutes ~ read by Michael Scott Earl
Excerpt: "For ages, a deadly conflict has been waged between a few brave
men and women of thought and genius upon the one side, and the great ignorant
religious mass on the other. This is the war between Science and Faith. The
few have appealed to reason, to honor, to law, to freedom, to the known,
and to happiness here in this world. The many have appealed to prejudice,
to fear, to miracle, to slavery, to the unknown, and to misery hereafter.
The few have said, ‘Think!’ The many have said, ‘Believe!’
The first doubt was the womb and cradle of progress, and from the first doubt,
man has continued to advance."
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"About the Holy Bible" by Robert G. Ingersoll
85 minutes ~ read by Michael Scott Earl
Excerpt: "If a man should go about now pretending to raise the dead, pretending
to cast out devils, we would regard him as insane. What, then, can we say
of Christ? If we wish to save his reputation we are compelled to say that
he never pretended to raise the dead; that he never claimed to have cast
out devils. We must take the ground that these ignorant and impossible things
were invented by zealous disciples, who sought to deify their leader. In
those ignorant days these falsehoods added to the fame of Christ. But now
they put his character in peril and belittle the authors of the gospels."
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"1870 Tribute to Thomas Paine" by Robert G. Ingersoll
60 minutes ~ read by Michael Scott Earl
Excerpt: "Paine denied the authority of bibles and creeds; this was his crime,
and for this the world shut the door in his face, and emptied its slops upon
him from the windows. I challenge the world to show that Thomas Paine ever
wrote one line, one word in favor of tyranny - in favor of immorality; one
line, one word against what he believed to be for the highest and best interest
of mankind; one line, one word against justice, charity, or liberty, and
yet he has been pursued as though he had been a fiend from hell."
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"Heretics and Heresies" by Robert Green Ingersoll
60 minutes ~ read by Michael Scott Earl
Excerpt: "Learned divines discussed the propriety of tearing out the tongues
of heretics before they were burned, and the general opinion was, that this
ought to be done so that the heretics should not be able, by uttering
blasphemies, to shock the Christians who were burning them. With a mixture
of ferocity and Christianity, the priests insisted that heretics ought to
be burned at a slow fire, giving as a reason that more time was given them
for repentance. No wonder that Jesus Christ said, 'I came not to bring peace,
but a sword.'"
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"Individuality" by Robert Green Ingersoll
51 minutes ~ read by Michael Scott Earl
Excerpt: "All the machinery of the church is constantly employed in corrupting
the reason of children. In every possible way they are robbed of their own
thoughts and forced to accept the statements of others. Every Sunday school
has for its object the crushing out of every germ of individuality. The poor
children are taught that nothing can be more acceptable to God than unreasoning
obedience and eyeless faith, and that to believe God did an impossible act,
is far better than to do a good one yourself."
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