James Randi aka The Amazing Randi

Hello there and Happy Saturday!

First up, I want to give a big thank you to Infidel753 for sharing his very interesting perspective with us. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his post.

Next up, YMR has a brand new post. Please welcome James Randi aka The Amazing Randi! I know you're going to enjoy his post as well.

Here Is James Randi's Introduction:

James Randi has an international reputation as a magician and escape artist, but today he is best known as the world's most tireless investigator and demystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. Randi has pursued "psychic" spoonbenders, exposed the dirty tricks of faith healers, investigated homeopathic water "with a memory," and generally been a thorn in the sides of those who try to pull the wool over the public's eyes in the name of the supernatural. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Fellowship from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in 1986. In 1996, the James Randi Education Foundation was established to further Randi's work. Randi's long-standing challenge to psychics now stands as a $1,000,000 prize administered by the Foundation. It remains unclaimed.
www.randi.org


1) What religion do you practice?
I am an atheist.

2) Did you convert or were you born into this religion? If you converted, what did you need to do to convert? And what did you practice prior to converting?
See #1.

3) Would you consider yourself a moderate, conservative or other.
Politically, ethically, how?

4) In your opinion, what makes you moderate/conservative/other?
????

5) In your opinion, what makes someone conservative? What makes someone moderate?
I have no idea. I’d have to know the individuals involved.

6) What's your heaven/paradise like?
I don’t have any.

7) In your opinion, does everyone make it into heaven/paradise? If they do not, why?
I have no idea, since this is all fiction, anyway…!

8) What makes your religion a good fit for you?
I DON’T HAVE ANY RELIGION!

9) What are your holy days and what do you do to celebrate them?
See #1.

10) Do you consider people of other faiths to be your friends?
Yes, why not?

11) Would you ever join people of another faith to celebrate one of their holy days? No.
Please explain why?
Because it’s superstitious nonsense!

12) What are your thoughts on the burka, and Shariah Law?
The burka is hot and unattractive, and I’ve no idea what Sharia Law may be.

13) What are your thoughts on women not being allowed to become priests?
They should be allowed to be silly, just as much as men.

14) Does your place of worship segregate? If yes, how does this make you feel?
See #1.

15) How much does your religion affect your daily life and how much thought do you give it when making a decision? Does it affect in any way your decision on abortion, gay marriage, etc?
See #1.

16) How would you react/feel if your child wished to marry outside your religion? See #1.

17) In your opinion, if someone is not of your faith, will they go to hell?
See #1.

18) Who do you think is not a practising ----- in your religion and why? ie who in the public domain claims to speak for your religion? Do you agree with them or not?
See #1.

19) Have you ever been the target of a hate crime? Please explain.
No. I’ve no idea why not.

20) Do you ever feel like your religion devalues you?
See #1.

21) Does your religion give you peace of mind?
See #1.

22) Do you believe in reincarnation? Why or why not?
No, because there’s no evidence for it!