For those who think that there •may be• validity to the bullshit concept of the human soul.

This comes via Common Sense Atheism. The whole thing is great, but the bit I’m specifically concerned with occurs at approximately 4:40-9:20.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the claim that there is a human soul (but it’s been a lot). Even from some atheists! Every time, without exception, when I ask what the asserter defines the soul to be and how the asserter knows, I’m ALWAYS met with floundering rationalization. Some paraphrased, based-on-actual examples:

Thank you, Ricky Gervais, for giving us (another) voice!

This is from Gervais’ interview with Piers Morgan on CNN.

I kinda wish Gervais had gotten a bit more into it. But then, it is Morgan’s show, there was limited time, and I like that he got off some brief, but excellent points without being interrupted or challenged, which often happens on other shows and outlets (I’m looking at YOU, Bill O’Reilly!).