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[[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Penn Jillette]]
[[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Penn Jillette]]
'''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 HBO channel. Penn Jillette is an [[atheist]]. In September of 2011, the [[atheism and obesity|overweight atheist]] Penn Jillette called [[agnosticism|agnostics]] "sloppy". <ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/02/RVGJ1KUAC9.DTL&type=books Penn Jillete, San Francisco Chronicle, September 4, 2011, ''Penn Jillette on the Joys of atheism'']</ref>
'''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 HBO channel. Penn Jillette is an [[atheist]]. In September of 2011, the [[atheism and obesity|overweight atheist]] Penn Jillette called [[agnosticism|agnostics]] "sloppy". <ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/02/RVGJ1KUAC9.DTL&type=books Penn Jillete, San Francisco Chronicle, September 4, 2011, ''Penn Jillette on the Joys of atheism'']</ref>
== Unaccepted debate challenge from Christian apologist Sye Ten Bruggencate ==
[[File:Penn Jillette debate challenge.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]]
The [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologetics]] [[True Free Thinker|Mariano Grinbank]] in an article entitled ''Will [[atheism|atheist]] [[Penn Jillette]] debate Christian [[Sye Ten Bruggencate]]?'' wrote:
{{cquote|Sye Ten Bruggencate, of the website Proof That God Exists, has challenged Penn Jillette to a Christian versus atheist debate on God’s existence.
Penn Jillette is not merely a Las Vegas legend, as an illusionist, but also adheres to (and proselytizes for) the positive affirmation of God’s non-existence sect of atheism having stated, “I know there’s no God,” for example.
One would think that an illusionist who has made a name and a career intelligently designing shows that have dazzled audiences for decades would know that life, the universe and everything do not just happen. Yet, rebellion knows no boundaries and every atheist concocts consoling delusions—or, consoling illusions.
You may recall Sye from a previous article, Atheism’s debategate: on the Sye Ten Bruggencate vs. Justin Schieber debate and you may be aware that on occasion Penn Jillette has some positive things to say about Christians (such as in Penn Jillette Lays it Down). However, just as often he uses compliments as an open door to challenge Christians, in a good way, yet the goal is always the same: open the door just enough to squeeze in and preach the pseudo-gospel of atheism.<ref>[http://www.examiner.com/messianic-jewish-in-national/will-atheist-penn-jillette-debate-christian-sye-ten-bruggencate Will atheist Penn Jillette debate Christian Sye Ten Bruggencate?]</ref>}}
== See also ==
== See also ==