God Who Wasn't There (DVD, 2005)

Though it didn't reveal much information I didn't already know and I could have stood for it to go into a bit more detail on some points (like the history of Christian dates/holidays and the crazy records of church fathers like Justin Martyr, who once saw a real 'headless horseman' on a mission to Africa according to his writings), it was a nice visual confirmation to alot of things that alot of people already believe or suspect about Christianity as a hoax. Was it a bit abrasive at times? A bit unfair or unprofessional? Overly loud or inappropriate musical score? Sure, but not nearly as bad some some first-time filmmakers have done. Overall I'd say it's a good conversation starter and nonbelievers should pass this on to friends who do believe once they are done with the DVD and talk about it afterwards. It's not enough to shatter anyone's faith but it will at least open the gates of real discussion back and forth, which is the real impetus for change in our society. I for one want to see religion subside in favor of philosophy or at least see Christianity modernize in sort of John Shelby Spong sort of way and discard the fake supernatural elements and let Jesus of Nazareth at least take his rightful place among the philosophers. Confuscious once told his followers specifically not to worship him because he was a man, yet Confuscianists certainly have done so. I think an equal travesty occurs in Christianity as a religion and this perhaps is the ultimate disgrace to the Jesus figure. As Mark Twain once said, if Jesus ever returned then the last thing he'd ever be is a Christian. Hope this is useful.