Andy Serkis is quite the anti-theist

[TXlib]

http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/12/09/odd.serkis.reut/

Read the last sentence.

Now THAT is an anti-theist.

[arwalden]

1. It's Genius!

I agree whole heartedly.

-- Allen

[CAB]

2. Perfect

Finally man could go ahead and take responsibility for himself.

[nborders]

3. In the name of the father and the Son and the . . .

Amen!

[trotsky]

4. I disagree.

His quote is anti-religion, but not necessarily anti-theist. Many theists, especially those on DU, can be very much against religion yet still maintain their personal theistic beliefs.

(Not that I would mind in either case.)

[Wwagsthedog]

5. Since when does the advocacy of banishing religions...

...become "anti-theist"? Why can't one be spiritual and not religious? I'm not trying to start an argument but would really like to know the answers to these questions.

[TXlib]

6. If you're spiritual and not religious, you'd prolly be

unitarian!

OK, you've got a point; perhaps I read too quickly; one can certainly be a theist, and oppose (organised) religion.

[youngred]

7. It's anti-religion

and I agree with his statement, but there is a difference between being anti-religion and anti-theist

[PVnRT]

10. Exactly

n/t

[SOteric]

8. Much like many, I'm not sure it's anti-theist.

Of course, he could be, but this isn't a confirmation of anything but his being anti-religion.

It suggests to me that he's not very bright, however. Any belief which is bannished is immediately given power and will develop an underground following.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

9. We're talking about a ring with supernatural powers

So I think he meant "I'd eliminate the desire to follow religion from people's minds."

[onebigbadwulf]

11. Hell yes

My new hero