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Mark Gilroy February 19, 2009

An Atheist Speaks Out on Proselytizing

Penn Jillette, half the Penn and Teller comedy team, and an avowed atheist, made some fascinating comments on his video blog after a man presented a Gideon Bible to him at the conclusion of one of his shows. You might be taken back on what he has to say about proselytizing. I know he took me by surprise.

Agree with Mr. Jillette? Disagree? Either way, he will make you think!

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  1. Dr. G says

    March 1, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    This deserves a comment because it illustrates the power of love. What I think he is getting at is that he felt this as an expression of love. This may be the only time he has truly seen God, in so far as one defines God as love. This is powerful and undeniable, even to the atheist.

  2. Mark Gilroy says

    March 1, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Great observation. I know I was thinking that other people would have been highly offended and yet he was obviously moved. I think you nailed what he sensed in the encounter.

  3. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Wow, I am kinda speechless…..it just reminds me of what the true message of believers should be….and is when God works through us….

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