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[[File:Penn Jillette TAM.JPG|thumbnail|220px|right|A [[National Public Radio]] reviewer of one of atheist Penn Jillette's books found the book "showy and assaultive" in terms of its use of [[profanity]].<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref> See: [[Atheism and profanity]] ]]

[[File:Penn Jillette TAM.JPG|thumbnail|220px|right|A [[National Public Radio]] reviewer of one of atheist Penn Jillette's books found the book "showy and assaultive" in terms of its use of [[profanity]].<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref> See: [[Atheism and profanity]] ]

'''Penn Fraser Jillette''' (born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an illusionist, juggler and [[libertarianism|Libertarian]] activist.  He is best known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team  of [[Penn and Teller|Penn & Teller]].  The duo often perform in Las Vegas and have their own TV show ''Penn & Teller:Bull****'' on the Showtime channel.  

'''Penn Fraser Jillette''' (born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an illusionist, juggler and [[libertarianism|Libertarian]] activist.  He is best known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team  of [[Penn and Teller|Penn & Teller]].  The duo often perform in Las Vegas and have their own TV show ''Penn & Teller:Bull****'' on the Showtime channel.  

=== Popular YouTube Christian Shockofgod on Brights Movement ===

=== Popular YouTube Christian Shockofgod on Brights Movement ===

[[Shockofgod]] pointed out that although Penn Jillette is an "enthusiastic bright", the website of the Brights Movement has plunging web traffic according to Compete.com.<ref>[Atheism's future not bright at all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]</ref><ref>[http://siteanalytics.compete.com/the-brights.net/]</ref>. Shockofgod quipped that it appears as if his prediction that atheism will go from "a squeak to half a squeak in American society" due to the [[Question evolution! campaign]] is being fullfilled faster than he expected. The video with the prediction is located on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbmAn3M8r0I HERE].

[[Shockofgod]] pointed out that although Penn Jillette is an "enthusiastic bright", the website of the Brights Movement has plunging web traffic according to Compete.com.<ref>[Atheism's future not bright at all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]</ref><ref>[http://siteanalytics.compete.com/the-brights.net/]</ref>  Shockofgod quipped that it appears as if his prediction that atheism will go from "a squeak to half a squeak in American society" due to the [[Question evolution! campaign]] is being fullfilled faster than he expected. The video with the prediction is located on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbmAn3M8r0I HERE].

== National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book ==

== National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book ==

''See also:'' [[Atheism and profanity]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and profanity]]

A [[National Public Radio]]'s review of [[Penn Jillette]]'s book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' declared:

A [[National Public Radio]]'s review of Penn Jillette's book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' declared:

{{cquote|The problem with the book is that that same vibrancy, that same exuberance, eventually becomes performative and exhausting. Jillette's adoration of profanity is shared by plenty of great writers, and I absolutely believe in a "well-tempered *#@!-word,"... But there are places in this particular book where it feels showy and assaultive, as if the millionth *#@! will make a duck drop from the ceiling. As much as I enjoy profanity wielded for proper effect, that's how much I don't like it slathered on just to add a gratuitous sense of rebellion, just to rile up the kind of people you want to dislike your book.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>}}

{{cquote|The problem with the book is that that same vibrancy, that same exuberance, eventually becomes performative and exhausting. Jillette's adoration of profanity is shared by plenty of great writers, and I absolutely believe in a "well-tempered *#@!-word,"... But there are places in this particular book where it feels showy and assaultive, as if the millionth *#@! will make a duck drop from the ceiling. As much as I enjoy profanity wielded for proper effect, that's how much I don't like it slathered on just to add a gratuitous sense of rebellion, just to rile up the kind of people you want to dislike your book.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>}}

Shockofgod fan: "Come on Penn, you even WANT people to debate because our opinions on the existence of God are too important to keep private!"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]

Shockofgod fan: "Come on Penn, you even WANT people to debate because our opinions on the existence of God are too important to keep private!"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHt7Wt3KMc]

== Debate challenge from Christian apologist Sye Ten Bruggencate ==  

== Debate challenge from Christian apologist Sye Ten Bruggencate ==

''See also:'' [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Sye Ten Bruggencate's debate challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Sye Ten Bruggencate's debate challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]]

*[[Essay: Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!|Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!]]

*[[Essay: Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!|Penn Jillette, don't just stand there! Do something!]]

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ2iOfAyViQ Conservapedia challenges atheist Penn Jillette to debate] - YouTube video

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ2iOfAyViQ Conservapedia challenges atheist Penn Jillette to debate] - YouTube video

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== Notes ==

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