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Editorial Review
Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture. Super Size Me did it to fast food. Now The God Who Wasn't There does it to religion.

Holding modern Christianity up to a bright spotlight, this eye-opening documentary asks the questions few dare to ask. "Did Jesus even exist?" is just the beginning for The God Who Wasn't There. Your guide through the world of Christendom is former fundamentalist Brian Flemming, joined by such luminaries as Jesus Seminar fellow Robert M. Price, author Sam Harris and historian Richard Carrier.

In addition to the film, which won the Best Documentary award at the 2005 Grassroots Cinema Film Festival, this feature-packed DVD includes:

-Special commentary tracks with Richard Dawkins and Earl Doherty
-Over one hour of compelling additional interview footage
-An in-depth Web-enabled slide show
-Music from the soundtrack
-Bios of all participants

This provocative DVD takes off the gloves and gives religion an unprecedented, no-holds-barred examination. So hold on to your faith. It's in for a bumpy ride.
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Customer Reviews

Eye-Opening

2008-07-21
I like how in the video, christianity itself isn't put down but rather those "christain" induviduals who are so blind they will follow any dogma fed to them and those who look down at the "infidels" around them.

I don't like christains who bash science or scientists who bash christianity.

I like how connections are made to show some possibilities that people typically ignore blind to anything other than what they were force-fed as children.

Great!

2008-07-17
I thought this thought provoking, in-plain-sight documentary was great. It approaches the Jesus myth in a sarcastic, funny way that hooked me from the start.
If you're having any doubts about being an atheist and haven't quite broken free from you life-long bible conditioning, this movie will give you the confidence you're looking for.
The [...] guy is the best.

Another Atheist's Review

2008-07-10
I may have overestimated the intelligence and artistic ability when I rented this DVD. For some reason, I thought that it would be reminiscent of early Michael Moore stuff. At worst, I thought that the filmmaker would've at least put a little effort into the thing. I felt like I was watching a youtube video. It was too sloppy and they could've left most of the beginning out and maybe get more interviews in. The music was horrible. If you're prone to getting songs in your head, you'll keep hearing "...This is just a simulation, you are just an illustration..." long after the film's over.

My problem wasn't with the "meanness". I didn't really think it was too mocking. My problem was with the lack of mockery and creativity. More dramatic editing would help. A few jokes and maybe cartoons would help.
If you're going to have a documentary that has a message, you either go the serious route, or go a polemic Michael Moore style. This was just bland and confused.

Ignorant at best.

2008-07-04
This DVD is poorly done in every way. Between misquoting and taking scripture completely out of context, interviewing (on both sides) people who are not intelligent about what they are saying, and the goofy takes from old movies, this meager documentary shouldn't be taken too seriously by anyone...whether they agree or disagree with the conclusions put forth.

Unsubstantiated

2008-06-25
Most reviews miss the point. I'll keep it simple - the views presented here are stupid and unsubstantiated, like so many atheist viewpoints. The existence of Jesus Christ is far better documented, as is the development of the early church (and no, it's not a church secret), than the lives of the Roman emperors. When you attack strawman positions, mislead and fabricate on the facts, what do you get? This video. Did you really think that using the Jesus Seminar adds to one's argument, a group so discredited even within secular scholars. Don't waste your time, this video is made up mostly of re-packaged lies.

Dissapointing

2008-06-24
Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture. Super Size Me did it to fast food. Now The God Who Wasn't There does it to religion.

In addition to the film, which won the Best Documentary award at the 2005 Grassroots Cinema Film Festival, this feature-packed DVD includes:

This provocative DVD takes off the gloves and gives religion an unprecedented, no-holds-barred examination. So hold on to your faith. It's in for a bumpy ride.

"The God Who Wasn't There" 2008-06-15
I see no harm in challenging theologies to support the belief systems they present.

The DVD "The God Who Wasn't There" presents challenges to Christian theology, challenges clearly worthy of obfuscation-free response.

The DVD "The God Who Wasn't There" is a "must see"!

great movie!! 2008-06-09
i love this film.. it really opened my eyes and freed me from all of the lies. i'm glad i bought it

Not worth your time 2008-06-04
Don't bother paying even $2 for this film.... it's not worth your time. You want to watch a quality film about Jesus, then watch the Passion produced by Mel Gibson.

Is this serious 2008-05-26
Looking for something to see that will show that there is no evidence of God well ahhh do not look here. I now beleave in God more then anything else the evidence of this movie makes me beleave this is actually a pro christian movie after all.