Bill Maher is a popular comedian and outspoken atheist who's not afraid to speak his opinion freely. But he might be wrong.
Talking Points:
- Faith is purposeful suspension of critical thinking. In fact, really everyone has a belief in something. They have an ideology. They may not call it faith or religion but it is still a belief system.
- There are only two reasons Christians believe what they do. A pastor told them to or they believe the Bible.
- Christians only believe the happy half of the Bible.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How much impact does a person like Bill Maher have in our society? Do you think it’s a good thing? Explain.
- “Faith is the purposeful suspension of critical thinking.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Name some Christians who are intelligent, critical thinkers.
- Do atheists have faith? If so, in what?
- Do you believe the Bible is a reliable document? If not, what is a more reliable source of truth? Defend your answer.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
