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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>[ | + | [[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>[https://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 | + | '''Penn Fraser Jillette''' (born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an illusionist, juggler, [[libertarianism|Libertarian]] activist and [[atheist activist]] (see also: [[Celebrity atheists]]). 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 Jillette is an outspoken [[weak atheism|weak atheist]] which is a form of [[agnosticism|agnostic]] ( See: [[Definition of atheism]]).<ref>[ | + | Penn Jillette is an outspoken [[weak atheism|weak atheist]] which is a form of [[agnosticism|agnostic]] ( See: [[Definition of atheism]]).<ref>[https://www.npr.org/2005/11/21/5015557/there-is-no-god Penn Jillette - National Public Radio]</ref><ref>[http://www.centerforinquiry.net/oncampus/blog/entry/i_expose_penn_jillettes_logic_trick/ The Course of Reason: I Expose Penn Jillette’s Logic Trick], Center for Inquiry</ref> |
== Involvement in the Brights Movement == | == Involvement in the Brights Movement == | ||
− | + | [[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|175px|right|Penn Jillette in 2007.]] | |
The [[Brights Movement]] was started in 2003 by Paul Geisert and Mynga Futrell in 2003 in order to assist in the advocacy of a [[Naturalism|naturalistic worldview]].<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2843/is_2_28/ai_114090211/pg_1</ref><ref>http://www.the-brights.net/vision/faq.html#1</ref> The Brights movement had a media campaign and was announced in ''Wired'' magazine (by Richard Dawkins), ''Free Inquiry'' (by Richard Dawkins), and on the ''[[New York Times]]'' op-ed page (by the philosopher and atheist [[Daniel Dennett]]). | The [[Brights Movement]] was started in 2003 by Paul Geisert and Mynga Futrell in 2003 in order to assist in the advocacy of a [[Naturalism|naturalistic worldview]].<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2843/is_2_28/ai_114090211/pg_1</ref><ref>http://www.the-brights.net/vision/faq.html#1</ref> The Brights movement had a media campaign and was announced in ''Wired'' magazine (by Richard Dawkins), ''Free Inquiry'' (by Richard Dawkins), and on the ''[[New York Times]]'' op-ed page (by the philosopher and atheist [[Daniel Dennett]]). | ||
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Unlike the skeptic [[Michael Shermer]] who had second thoughts after endorsing the Brights Movement, Penn Jillette has never publicly denounced the Bright Movement for its smugness and remains listed on on its website as an "Enthusiastic Bright" (See: [[Atheism and arrogance]]).<ref>[http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index2.html Penn and Teller listing - Enthusiastic Brights] at Brights Movement website</ref><ref>[http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/not_too_bright/ Not Too “Bright"], ''Skeptical Enquirer'', Chris Mooney, October 15, 2003</ref> | Unlike the skeptic [[Michael Shermer]] who had second thoughts after endorsing the Brights Movement, Penn Jillette has never publicly denounced the Bright Movement for its smugness and remains listed on on its website as an "Enthusiastic Bright" (See: [[Atheism and arrogance]]).<ref>[http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index2.html Penn and Teller listing - Enthusiastic Brights] at Brights Movement website</ref><ref>[http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/not_too_bright/ Not Too “Bright"], ''Skeptical Enquirer'', Chris Mooney, October 15, 2003</ref> | ||
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== National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book == | == National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book == | ||
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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>[ | + | {{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>[https://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>}} |
For more information, please see: [[Atheism and profanity]] | For more information, please see: [[Atheism and profanity]] | ||
− | == | + | == Penn Jilette on Christian evangelism and Hell == |
− | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and | + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and Hell]] and [[Atheism and death]] |
− | [[ | + | Penn Jillette said about Christian evangelism and [[Hell]]: |
+ | {{Cquote|I’ve always said,” Jillette explained, “I don’t respect people who don’t proselytize. I don’t respect that at all. If you believe there is a heaven and hell, and people could be going to hell or not getting eternal life or whatever, and you think it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward. | ||
− | + | “How much do you have to hate somebody to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate someone to believe everlasting life is possible and not tell them that?” | |
− | + | Jillette then offered this example to illustrate his point: “If I believed, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that a truck was coming at you, and you didn’t believe it, that that truck was bearing down on you, there’s a certain point that I tackle you, and this is more important than that.” | |
− | + | “This guy was a really good guy. He was polite, honest, and sane, and he cared enough about me to proselytize and give me a Bible.”<ref>[https://churchpop.com/2016/01/16/atheist-penn-jillette-christians-evangelize/ Atheist Penn Jillette Doesn’t Respect Christians Who Don’t Evangelize]</ref>}} | |
+ | == United Church of Bacon == | ||
− | + | ''See also:'' [[United Church of Bacon]] and [[Atheism and mockery]] and [[Atheists and pork consumption]] and [[Dietary practices of atheists]] | |
+ | [[File:Pig.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|A very significant portion of atheists eat [[pork]] - especially [[China and atheism|Chinese atheists]]. | ||
+ | <br /> | ||
+ | <br /> | ||
+ | See also: [[Atheists and pork consumption]] and [[Dietary practices of atheists]] ]] | ||
+ | ''Metro'' reported about the [[United Church of Bacon]]: | ||
+ | {{Cquote|The mocking religion was founded in [[Las Vegas]] by atheist John Whiteside in 2010 as a protest to fight discrimination against atheists. Followers given titles such as ‘Bacon Prophet’, ‘Institutionalized Thought Leader’ and ‘Funkmaster General’. A statement on the United Church of [[Bacon]] website reads: ‘Officiates in the United Church of Bacon can perform legal weddings for those who don’t want [[God]] in their ceremony. | ||
− | + | ‘We’ll bring creative suggestions to make your wedding even more magical. Or if you already have a plan, we will follow your lead.’ The United Church of Bacon was slammed by religious groups after putting up several billboards around Las Vegas But John said: ‘We enjoy people mocking us. We mock ourselves. This isn’t supposed to offend anyone.’<ref>[https://metro.co.uk/2015/09/13/church-of-bacon-sees-rush-of-new-members-after-free-wedding-offer-5389265/ Church of Bacon sees rush of new members after free wedding offer], ''Metro''</ref>}} | |
− | + | See also: | |
− | + | *[[Atheism and mockery]] | |
− | + | *[[Atheists and pork consumption]] | |
− | + | *[[Dietary practices of atheists]] | |
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− | + | == Donald Trump on Penn Jillette == | |
− | + | ''See also:'' [[Donald Trump and American atheists]] | |
− | + | Jillette voted for [[Hillary Clinton]] in a vote swapping arrangement with someone who voted for [[Gary Johnson]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDj02OVUs4w Penn Jillette explains why he voted for Hillary Clinton], YouTube</ref> | |
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− | + | [[Donald Trump]] wrote on [[Twitter]]: "I loved firing goofball atheist Penn @pennjillette on The Apprentice. He never had a chance. Wrote letter to me begging for forgiveness."<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/brotherrichard/2015/07/donald-trump-calls-penn-jillette-a-goofball-atheist/ Donald Trump Calls Penn Jillette A “Goofball Atheist”]</ref> | |
− | + | Although Penn Jillette admitted that being on The Apprentice helped his career tremendously, he claims he was unfairly denied winning his competition on the show.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMnTZdPGkKw Penn Jillette reveals what it was like to work with Donald Trump], YouTube</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV7UXp1Yqlw Penn Jillette on Donald Trump, “However bad you think he is, he’s worse”], YouTube</ref> | |
− | Penn Jillette | + | == Penn Jillette's poor dance performance on the show Dancing with the Stars == |
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− | + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and dance]] and [[Atheism and obesity]] | |
− | Jillette | + | Penn Jillette appeared on the television show Dancing with the Stars. At the time, Jillette was overweight (See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]). In his performance Jillette performed the dance move the "walrus slide". A video of an overweight Jillette performing a walrus slide can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXqFQYB4Smo HERE]. One of the dancing judges said that Jillette, who performed the cha cha cha with his partner, was very heavy on his feet.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXqFQYB4Smo Penn Jillette dancing the cha cha cha]</ref> |
− | + | == See also == | |
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+ | *[[Celebrity atheists]] | ||
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+ | '''Conservapedia's debate challenge to Penn Jillette:''' | ||
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+ | *[[Essay: Conservapedia's challenge to atheist Penn Jillette]] | ||
+ | *[[Essay: Penn Jillette's refusal to accept my debate offer]] | ||
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+ | '''Humor:''' | ||
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+ | *[[Essay: Penn Jillette's walrus slide vs. thin Indian Christian lady dancers]] | ||
+ | *[[Essay: Indian Christian culture is better than low-class atheist "culture"|Indian Christian culture is better than low-class atheist "culture"]] | ||
− | ==External links== | + | == External links == |
− | *[ | + | *[https://voxday.net/2021/10/25/never-laugh-at-god/ Vox Day on Penn Jillette - Never laugh at God] |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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Penn Fraser Jillette (born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an illusionist, juggler, Libertarian activist and atheist activist (see also: Celebrity atheists). He is best known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team of Penn & Teller. The duo often perform in Las Vegas and have their own TV show Penn & Teller:Bull**** on the Showtime channel.
Penn Jillette is an outspoken weak atheist which is a form of agnostic ( See: Definition of atheism).[2][3]
Contents
- 1 Involvement in the Brights Movement
- 2 National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book
- 3 Penn Jilette on Christian evangelism and Hell
- 4 United Church of Bacon
- 5 Donald Trump on Penn Jillette
- 6 Penn Jillette's poor dance performance on the show Dancing with the Stars
- 7 See also
- 8 External links
- 9 Notes
Involvement in the Brights Movement
The Brights Movement was started in 2003 by Paul Geisert and Mynga Futrell in 2003 in order to assist in the advocacy of a naturalistic worldview.[4][5] The Brights movement had a media campaign and was announced in Wired magazine (by Richard Dawkins), Free Inquiry (by Richard Dawkins), and on the New York Times op-ed page (by the philosopher and atheist Daniel Dennett).
Well known skeptics and atheists are listed as "Enthusiastic Brights" at the Brights Movement website.[6] Examples of individuals listed as Brights are notable skeptics/atheists such as: Penn Jillette, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Margaret Downy, James Randi, Mel Lipman, Bobbie Kirkhart, Herb Silverman, Michael Shermer, Matt Cherry, and Babu Gogineni.[7][8]
The ABC News.com commentator John Allen Paulos remarked of the “brights” campaign, “I don’t think a degree in public relations is needed to expect that many people will construe the term as smug, ridiculous, and arrogant.”[9]
Unlike the skeptic Michael Shermer who had second thoughts after endorsing the Brights Movement, Penn Jillette has never publicly denounced the Bright Movement for its smugness and remains listed on on its website as an "Enthusiastic Bright" (See: Atheism and arrogance).[10][11]
National Public Radio on atheist Penn Jillette's profanity laced book
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:
“ | 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.[12] | ” |
For more information, please see: Atheism and profanity
Penn Jilette on Christian evangelism and Hell
See also: Atheism and Hell and Atheism and death
Penn Jillette said about Christian evangelism and Hell:
“ | I’ve always said,” Jillette explained, “I don’t respect people who don’t proselytize. I don’t respect that at all. If you believe there is a heaven and hell, and people could be going to hell or not getting eternal life or whatever, and you think it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward.
“How much do you have to hate somebody to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate someone to believe everlasting life is possible and not tell them that?” Jillette then offered this example to illustrate his point: “If I believed, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that a truck was coming at you, and you didn’t believe it, that that truck was bearing down on you, there’s a certain point that I tackle you, and this is more important than that.” “This guy was a really good guy. He was polite, honest, and sane, and he cared enough about me to proselytize and give me a Bible.”[13] |
” |
United Church of Bacon
See also: United Church of Bacon and Atheism and mockery and Atheists and pork consumption and Dietary practices of atheists
Metro reported about the United Church of Bacon:
“ | The mocking religion was founded in Las Vegas by atheist John Whiteside in 2010 as a protest to fight discrimination against atheists. Followers given titles such as ‘Bacon Prophet’, ‘Institutionalized Thought Leader’ and ‘Funkmaster General’. A statement on the United Church of Bacon website reads: ‘Officiates in the United Church of Bacon can perform legal weddings for those who don’t want God in their ceremony.
‘We’ll bring creative suggestions to make your wedding even more magical. Or if you already have a plan, we will follow your lead.’ The United Church of Bacon was slammed by religious groups after putting up several billboards around Las Vegas But John said: ‘We enjoy people mocking us. We mock ourselves. This isn’t supposed to offend anyone.’[14] |
” |
See also:
Donald Trump on Penn Jillette
See also: Donald Trump and American atheists
Jillette voted for Hillary Clinton in a vote swapping arrangement with someone who voted for Gary Johnson.[15]
Donald Trump wrote on Twitter: "I loved firing goofball atheist Penn @pennjillette on The Apprentice. He never had a chance. Wrote letter to me begging for forgiveness."[16]
Although Penn Jillette admitted that being on The Apprentice helped his career tremendously, he claims he was unfairly denied winning his competition on the show.[17][18]
Penn Jillette's poor dance performance on the show Dancing with the Stars
See also: Atheism and dance and Atheism and obesity
Penn Jillette appeared on the television show Dancing with the Stars. At the time, Jillette was overweight (See also: Atheism and obesity). In his performance Jillette performed the dance move the "walrus slide". A video of an overweight Jillette performing a walrus slide can be seen HERE. One of the dancing judges said that Jillette, who performed the cha cha cha with his partner, was very heavy on his feet.[19]
See also
Conservapedia's debate challenge to Penn Jillette:
- Essay: Conservapedia's challenge to atheist Penn Jillette
- Essay: Penn Jillette's refusal to accept my debate offer
Humor:
- Essay: Penn Jillette's walrus slide vs. thin Indian Christian lady dancers
- Indian Christian culture is better than low-class atheist "culture"
External links
Notes
- ↑ National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales by Penn Jillette
- ↑ Penn Jillette - National Public Radio
- ↑ The Course of Reason: I Expose Penn Jillette’s Logic Trick, Center for Inquiry
- ↑ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2843/is_2_28/ai_114090211/pg_1
- ↑ http://www.the-brights.net/vision/faq.html#1
- ↑ http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index.html
- ↑ Penn and Teller listing - Enthusiastic Brights at Brights Movement website
- ↑ Enthusiastic Brightt - Brights Movement website
- ↑ Not Too “Bright", Skeptical Enquirer, Chris Mooney, October 15, 2003
- ↑ Penn and Teller listing - Enthusiastic Brights at Brights Movement website
- ↑ Not Too “Bright", Skeptical Enquirer, Chris Mooney, October 15, 2003
- ↑ National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales by Penn Jillette
- ↑ Atheist Penn Jillette Doesn’t Respect Christians Who Don’t Evangelize
- ↑ Church of Bacon sees rush of new members after free wedding offer, Metro
- ↑ Penn Jillette explains why he voted for Hillary Clinton, YouTube
- ↑ Donald Trump Calls Penn Jillette A “Goofball Atheist”
- ↑ Penn Jillette reveals what it was like to work with Donald Trump, YouTube
- ↑ Penn Jillette on Donald Trump, “However bad you think he is, he’s worse”, YouTube
- ↑ Penn Jillette dancing the cha cha cha