Saw Religulous

On Saturday night I went to Bill Maher's new movie Religulous; I was sorely disappointed. This movie could have been great had it dealt with the use of religion in the United States (and in the world) in politics and culture. Bill Maher could have pointed out how all presidential candidates, Obama included, feel it necessary to constantly point out that they are religious. He could have talked about the lack of separation between church and state, creationism being taught in school, or the catholic church's systematic concealing of priests molesting children.

Instead Maher decided to attack the notion of the existence of a god. He did this mostly by debating with people that were less intelligent and prepared than he was and pointing out ridiculous parts about the bible and faith. The only halfway intelligent people that he talked (except for one scientist) already largely agreed with him. It reminded me of an asshole with slicked back hair trying to convince a mentally challenged child that santa clause was not real.