Neil DeGrasse Tyson Interviews Stephen Colbert

[@CodeyMcewen]

I can't believe they managed to book Steven Colbert. This show's going places.

[@mwasapikihongosi9739]

Codey Mcewen hahaha crazy you!

[@homiiciidalkiitten6650]

lol

[@ZzCanonBull]

Ikr...they got him in the middle of his vacation

[@baron6797]

They should get him on more often!! He has a lot of knowledge to share on the that side of the desk!!

[@isaacnewton7279]

Baron super smart. Hope we get to see him getting interviewed more

[@Keln02]

"Better to light a candle than curse the darkness" Damn.

[@abdouliejohn7267]

Keln A Chinese proverb.

[@WormholeJim]

Way I see it, I mostly start cursing the darkness when I've stubbed my toe while rumaging around for a candle to light.

[@ManoredRed]

I prefer Terry Pratchett's version: "Better to light a flamethrower than to curse the darkness"

[@jfabiani]

Unless you work in a mine or there is a gas leak. Then better to curse that stupid darkness.

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

I would rather just use a rechargeable flash light in that instant.

[@nathanbrooks2581]

I love this. A Christian and an astrophysicist who are great friends and can banter back and forth. Too many people look down on those who are on the other side of the fence.

[@luigibrioschi970]

You should either say "a Christian and an atheist" or "a Christian talk-show host and an atheist astrophysicist" though, Christian and astrophysicist are not mutually exclusive. Being a Catholic mathematician myself, I personally know dozens of Catholic physicists including some who have worked at top levels for ESA (the European NASA) and CERN ;)

[@Tapecutter59]

@@luigibrioschi970 Yes, people forget that the big bang theory was the brainchild of a catholic priest/physicist working in a catholic university. The official policy of the catholic church does not recognize a conflict between religion and science.

[@walid-bc3gh]

.............................................................................................. The submission of man to His Creator is the essence of Islam. The name “Islam” is chosen by God (Allah) and not by man. It is the same unifying Message revealed to all the Prophets and Messengers by Allah and which they spread amongst their respective nations. In its Final form it was revealed to Muhammad (Peace & Mercy of Allah be upon him) as a complete Message to whole mankind. The Lord, Allah, is the True and Only Creator that deserves to be worshipped. No worship is worthy of being given to a stone, statue, a cross, a triangle, Khomeini, Farakhan, Eliajahs, Malcom’s X or Y, Ghandi, Krishna, Guru, Buddha, Mahatma, Emperor, Joseph Smith, Sun, Moon (not to that from Korea too!), Light, Fire, rivers, cows, Rama, Temples, Prophets, Messengers (Yes! Muslims do not worship Muhammad-peace be upon him), Saints, Priests, Monks, Movie Stars, Sheiks, etc.!!! All are created beings or things. ALLAH, is the Name of the One True God. His Name is not chosen by man and does not have a number or gender. It is known that Allah is the Name of God in Aramaic, the language of our beloved Prophet Jesus and a sister language of Arabic. The Name “Allah” has been used by all previous Prophets starting with Adam and by the last and final Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). The Innate Nature in man recognizes what is good and bad, what is true and false. It recognizes that the Attributes of Allah must be True, Unique, and All-Perfect. It does not feel comfortable towards any kind of degradation of His Attributes not does it qualities to the Creator. Many who became “discontent with God” did so because of the practices of the Church in medieval Europe and because of the claims of “god dwelling in a son” and the concept of the “original sin”. However, they “escaped” into worshipping a new theory called “mother nature” as well as the “material” World. With the advancement of materialistic technology others from different religions adopted the concept of “forgetting about God” and “let us live this life and enjoy it!”, not realizing that they have chosen the worship of the “original god” of Rome: Desire!. NOW we can see that all of this materialistic and secular progress produced a spiritual vacuum that led to complex social, economical, political, and psychological problems. Many of those who “fled” their “religions” are in search again. Some try to “escape” the complexity of their daily lives via various means. Those who had the chance to examine the Qur’an and Islam, proceed with a complete way of life that relates man to establish a purpose for his presence on earth. This is well recognized in the Attributes of Allah and what does He require from man. He does not want man to be enslaved to any false deity: nature, drugs, lust, money, other man, desire, or sex. He provides man with the proofs that He is the One who can redeem so that man can free himself from the slavery to any form of creation and to turn to his Creator Alone. THIS Creator Has Perfect Attributes. He is the First, nothing is before Him, the Ever Living. To Him is the Final Return where everyone will be dealt with in the Most Perfect and Just way. He does not begot nor He is begotten. Those who attribute Divinity to Jesus forget or ignore the fact that Jesus was in a mother’s womb. He needed nutrition; he was born and grew up to be a man. He was trusted with the Gospel as a Message to the Children of Israel: “For there is One God, and one mediator (i.e. a messenger) between God and men (the Children of Israel), the man Christ Jesus) (I Timothy 2:5). A man-messenger calling his nation not to worship him: “But in vain they do worship me!” (Mathew 15:9). A man who needs to eat, walk, sleed, rest, etc.. cannot have Divine Attributes because he is in need and God (Allah) is Self-Sufficient. AS far as Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Marxism, and Capitalism, there is the devotion of worshipping created being/things in one form or another. Jews had attributed a “Nationalistic” belonging to Allah. They labeled Him “The Tribal God” for the Children of Israel. Men and women following these “religions” were born with the natural inclination of submission to their Creator, Allah. It is their parents who had driven them into their respective traditions. However, once people are exposed to the Signs of Allah around them, or in the Qur’an or to someone who triggers thei Fitra (natural inclination to worship Allah Alone), the reverting process begins and that is why we see a universal spreading of Islam. In the West and despite tha many distortions of Islam in the Media, many admit that Islam may be the fastest growing Faith. No sense of fairness can be achieved without a genuine attempt to know the Word of Allah in the Qur’an and not on the 30-min-Evening News. This is the real challenge for those who seek the Truth. Man is created for a purpose: to live a life in accordance with Allah’s way. Why Not? Do we posses the air we breath? Did we create ourselves or others? Or were we ourselves the Creators? We are limited and weak. So is our right to ignore our Creator where we all need Him? ISLAM is the submission in worship to Allah Alone and it is the essence of all the Messages sent to all nations before us. Allah is All-Just and All-Wise. He does not intend confusion for His Creation. The religion accepted to Him is the one chosen by Him. Its essence must be One, because He is One. It is free from geographical, racist, and status oriented concepts. It is Perfect and it is the complete way of life. All these qualities are chosen by Allah in His Only Religion: Islam. Its details are in in the Qur’an, read it and come with an open heart because none can expose better than the World of Allah. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. He did not author it. He was unlettered. Its translation is available in many languages in bookstores or in an Islamic Center close to you. Take the time to read it and come/call the Islamic Center, or speak to someone who re-verted and submitted to Allah Alone.

[@Lupita311]

@@luigibrioschi970 But Degrssi said in his show that he isn't an atheist. He has a youtube channel, it is fantastic.

[@BlueberryWizard]

@@walid-bc3gh No.

[@senacynical]

"You can be a Catholic and still question your church." Very. very true. I love him so much.

[@Michael-cg4un]

Church but not religion

[@fazellayoubi1995]

ahmahree And it’s called protestants

[@PanchoKnivesForever]

@@Michael-cg4un False. That's why there are different schools of thought in the Catholic Religion itself. In every larger religion, really. Not only that, if a question is big enough, the question is discussed formally at the highest levels of Catholic (religion) authority.

[@gimlisbeardcomb]

Unless you're a small boy and the priest is getting a little horned up

[@alainmaitre2069]

Theism and atheism and christianity and islam and gnostic and agnostic are not the truth . The truth is the unity in impartiality . Favouritism creaties conflicts . Separatism is wrong it breeds violence . KZbin Jiddu Krishnamurti talks at the united nations 1985 . GREAT speech . Carpe diem . Enjoy calmly .

[@SoCloseToToast]

What a wonderful conversation to listen to

[@humility-righteous-giving]

Neil degrees Tyson has been accused of sexual harrasment and rape with victims speaking out,,,,as an NPC since CNN or the view etc ..didn't mention and Stephen Colbert has him on with love,,,well those women don't matter just like Clintons women didn't matter ,,,Tyson is a high priest in the anti god anti human science religion ,,so he must be protected and protected means ignoring his sins ,,just like recently with Michael avenatti and Keith Ellison,,,but a woman of 40 years ago with no corroberartion was the msm storyline for 4 weeks straight ,,,,hey npc break out of your programming,,your mind is yours,,,please research and start thinking for yourself

[@randelcarpio]

I looked into it and what's going on, and new about it has been appearing on almost all publication contrary to you belief. He wrote down 1600 word letter addressing this accusation and he is already under investigation. Ps. The fact that your profile name is 'Critical Thinking' is really an oxymoron to your comment. If you can read things on the net, you might as well take the time to fact check, read other articles, compare, analyze, and process, and be 'Critical' for real

[@The84nino]

How many women now? There's your fakes !

[@Gamertrip4life]

Hey man long time no see :)

[@ussjealousy]

wow what a surprise... another stupid internet fight! I'm switching tabs, Pornhub sound more appealing right now :p

[@norman9783]

Stephen seems fun, he should start his own show

[@devenhosley8132]

Ronald dumbtard

[@markwilson1096]

wooooosh

[@danielhricmail]

It woulnt take off..

[@LisaHumble]

ROTFL! 😂😂😂

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Yeah, and they could call it Stephen's Report

[@6Wul0Won]

Man.. this is why Colbert is by far my favorite talk show host. Unlike most of his peers, he’s actually very scholarly intelligent and even though I’m an atheist myself, he makes me respect his stance toward religion, philosophy, and science.

[@Flash9230]

As an atheist myself I don't completely agree with what Stephen said but I can respect it, as a matter of fact I wish more religious people were like him.

[@blue5d09]

@@Flash9230 Agnostic theists do seem rarer than agnostic atheists, but they exist. A few of my friends are so.

[@chrispythegull]

Could not agree more. I also consider myself atheist, and even I couldn't look at Colbert and think anything other than the world is a better place with him (and his faith) in it.

[@parkedawn]

I agree. I wish more people of all religions were like him.

[@Lewa500]

So you respect cognitive dissonance?

[@jickamangah]

These two guys don't need flashy stunts or incredible abilities to get an applause, they simply construct sentences beautifully. To me, that's evidence of a true genius,

[@jordankelly4684]

Jickamanger for some reason the internet hates it.

[@mingc4698]

Next suggested video : trump speech... when the US president is too dumb that need his hand gesture to tell everyone his story..

[@silverbat5873]

*Swooning*

[@peorakef]

I have the best sentences.

[@davidtplays]

Constructing beautiful sentences is an incredible ability 😊

[@tmderizal]

4:18 "If you have a sample size large enough, rare things become common." - Neil DeGrasse Tyson, 2018 Quote of the day!

[@joetyler835]

Is that really true though? I thought by ratio it would still be rare

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

@@joetyler835 In this context, the ratio is : (seeing a supernova) / day, and if the sample size is small because you're looking with your own eyes, then it's a rare phenomenon, the ratio will be something like 0.00001, but if you're using a telescope, you see a lot more stars, increasing the sample size, and the ratio gets much closer to 1.

[@jsmithers.]

@@youuuuuuuuuuutube Well yes, but in your example, seeing the supernova without a telescope would be more like a ratio of 0.00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001

[@Michael-cg4un]

@@joetyler835 No, it's not true, actually a nonsense quote. But a little funny.

[@jsmithers.]

@@Michael-cg4un It would be rare to that particular star and its surroundings, but not so rare to the overhead observer. The observer is seeing 1 supernova or so per night, so it is no longer rare to them from their perspective.

[@0averageamir0]

Just watching how articulate Colbert is is beautiful

[@johnktejik9847]

0averageamir0 and then he makes obscene jokes

[@ivonedefigueiredo9301]

John Ktejik Did you mean obscure?

[@The84nino]

When he talk to himself Npc

[@mlghelp2day]

Watching these pre recorded tapes before Stephen goes on vacation is a LOT better than reruns. THANK YOU! BRILLIANT IDEA!💙😁👏👏👏

[@jameskennedy552]

When were they shot?

[@juliachaz9497]

@@jameskennedy552 It seems like when they were the guests on the day they appeared on the show.

[@alexchan4163]

Reruns = 0 cost. Pre-recording tapes --> more cost/time. I agree, but there is a toll on fun

[@thomthom6268]

@@alexchan4163 there is a toll on fun? Or... [dot dot dot] [dot dot dot] ...these are a ton of fun!

[@eagle3676]

Should do it every time. And also every host should do it

[@awebkhlifi4507]

Stephen is an underrated genius his mind is on another level

[@rushfan1970]

I completely agree!! I always find myself agonizing while watching his show over how i wish more people could understand the truth! He's by far the most eloquent, intelligent late-night host ever, & still shows his true heart & soul, too! I wish he'd run for president, but of course he's far too smart for that!

[@amargaste3833]

Exactly....he amazed me here.

[@walid-bc3gh]

........................................................................................... The submission of man to His Creator is the essence of Islam. The name “Islam” is chosen by God (Allah) and not by man. It is the same unifying Message revealed to all the Prophets and Messengers by Allah and which they spread amongst their respective nations. In its Final form it was revealed to Muhammad (Peace & Mercy of Allah be upon him) as a complete Message to whole mankind. The Lord, Allah, is the True and Only Creator that deserves to be worshipped. No worship is worthy of being given to a stone, statue, a cross, a triangle, Khomeini, Farakhan, Eliajahs, Malcom’s X or Y, Ghandi, Krishna, Guru, Buddha, Mahatma, Emperor, Joseph Smith, Sun, Moon (not to that from Korea too!), Light, Fire, rivers, cows, Rama, Temples, Prophets, Messengers (Yes! Muslims do not worship Muhammad-peace be upon him), Saints, Priests, Monks, Movie Stars, Sheiks, etc.!!! All are created beings or things. ALLAH, is the Name of the One True God. His Name is not chosen by man and does not have a number or gender. It is known that Allah is the Name of God in Aramaic, the language of our beloved Prophet Jesus and a sister language of Arabic. The Name “Allah” has been used by all previous Prophets starting with Adam and by the last and final Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). The Innate Nature in man recognizes what is good and bad, what is true and false. It recognizes that the Attributes of Allah must be True, Unique, and All-Perfect. It does not feel comfortable towards any kind of degradation of His Attributes not does it qualities to the Creator. Many who became “discontent with God” did so because of the practices of the Church in medieval Europe and because of the claims of “god dwelling in a son” and the concept of the “original sin”. However, they “escaped” into worshipping a new theory called “mother nature” as well as the “material” World. With the advancement of materialistic technology others from different religions adopted the concept of “forgetting about God” and “let us live this life and enjoy it!”, not realizing that they have chosen the worship of the “original god” of Rome: Desire!. NOW we can see that all of this materialistic and secular progress produced a spiritual vacuum that led to complex social, economical, political, and psychological problems. Many of those who “fled” their “religions” are in search again. Some try to “escape” the complexity of their daily lives via various means. Those who had the chance to examine the Qur’an and Islam, proceed with a complete way of life that relates man to establish a purpose for his presence on earth. This is well recognized in the Attributes of Allah and what does He require from man. He does not want man to be enslaved to any false deity: nature, drugs, lust, money, other man, desire, or sex. He provides man with the proofs that He is the One who can redeem so that man can free himself from the slavery to any form of creation and to turn to his Creator Alone. THIS Creator Has Perfect Attributes. He is the First, nothing is before Him, the Ever Living. To Him is the Final Return where everyone will be dealt with in the Most Perfect and Just way. He does not begot nor He is begotten. Those who attribute Divinity to Jesus forget or ignore the fact that Jesus was in a mother’s womb. He needed nutrition; he was born and grew up to be a man. He was trusted with the Gospel as a Message to the Children of Israel: “For there is One God, and one mediator (i.e. a messenger) between God and men (the Children of Israel), the man Christ Jesus) (I Timothy 2:5). A man-messenger calling his nation not to worship him: “But in vain they do worship me!” (Mathew 15:9). A man who needs to eat, walk, sleed, rest, etc.. cannot have Divine Attributes because he is in need and God (Allah) is Self-Sufficient. AS far as Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Marxism, and Capitalism, there is the devotion of worshipping created being/things in one form or another. Jews had attributed a “Nationalistic” belonging to Allah. They labeled Him “The Tribal God” for the Children of Israel. Men and women following these “religions” were born with the natural inclination of submission to their Creator, Allah. It is their parents who had driven them into their respective traditions. However, once people are exposed to the Signs of Allah around them, or in the Qur’an or to someone who triggers thei Fitra (natural inclination to worship Allah Alone), the reverting process begins and that is why we see a universal spreading of Islam. In the West and despite tha many distortions of Islam in the Media, many admit that Islam may be the fastest growing Faith. No sense of fairness can be achieved without a genuine attempt to know the Word of Allah in the Qur’an and not on the 30-min-Evening News. This is the real challenge for those who seek the Truth. Man is created for a purpose: to live a life in accordance with Allah’s way. Why Not? Do we posses the air we breath? Did we create ourselves or others? Or were we ourselves the Creators? We are limited and weak. So is our right to ignore our Creator where we all need Him? ISLAM is the submission in worship to Allah Alone and it is the essence of all the Messages sent to all nations before us. Allah is All-Just and All-Wise. He does not intend confusion for His Creation. The religion accepted to Him is the one chosen by Him. Its essence must be One, because He is One. It is free from geographical, racist, and status oriented concepts. It is Perfect and it is the complete way of life. All these qualities are chosen by Allah in His Only Religion: Islam. Its details are in in the Qur’an, read it and come with an open heart because none can expose better than the World of Allah. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. He did not author it. He was unlettered. Its translation is available in many languages in bookstores or in an Islamic Center close to you. Take the time to read it and come/call the Islamic Center, or speak to someone who re-verted and submitted to Allah Alone.

[@grumpyunclenick205]

Yeah, his whole thing on “why bad thing happen to good people” discussion made me have to take a mental brake to let it sink in.... man deserves a philosophical podcast

[@mdudegamer]

That Protestant joke really got me.

[@ThatGuy-fd5px]

Henry VIII is a good example, no?

[@harrycook9041]

A pissed myself!

[@WubbyPunch]

He's basically a protestant in sheeps clothing

[@ooglepants]

"my faith approaches a mystery" and the following explanation he provides is probably the best example of faith working in conjunction with science. i could listen to these two for weeks on end.

[@StarkRhino]

I love it. I want to clip it

[@datboyjeff]

Nah he's appealing to his ignorance and using his "faith" to obfuscate the fact that his mind cannot deal with the real answer: I Don't Know.

[@MaidikIslarj]

@@datboyjeff Its the fact that we cant deal and conform with "I don't know" that drives us forward, and to knowing.

[@Marco85111]

@@datboyjeff atheists do the same thing with their lack of belief as well.....if you ask them a question they cannot answer they say the same.....i don't know

[@roems6396]

Epic Style Yes, which is why atheism is superior to theism. It’s more honest. Steven was honest by saying he wants to direct his gratefulness towards the unknown of why he is here, and then he quickly conflates that with the completely non-evidenced based belief of Catholicism.

[@yuvtube1]

meanwhile Jimmy Fallon is spilling water and breaking eggs on celebrities.

[@KieranFuller17]

Different strokes for different folks. I don't like Jimmy Fallon, but he obviously has an audience of people who also deserve entertainment. I'll stick with Colbert 😍

[@Old-Boy_BEbop]

@@KieranFuller17 the same crowd that enjoys keeping up with the kardashians... fallons show results to whistles and circle jerking. colbert show reforms to educational and fun. atleast the david lettermen show offered a good sense of witty humor with a great sense of social intelligence. jimmy fallon is designed for ppl who cant concentrate longer then 5 seconds.

[@Research0digo]

@@Old-Boy_BEbop >sense< of (social) intelligence ?

[@Old-Boy_BEbop]

@@Research0digo thanks bud...

[@sebastianduran2022]

パンク / punk Like Kieran said, different strokes for different folks. I think it’s unfair to say that about people just because they don’t like the same shows you do. One of the smartest people I know loves Fallon and doesn’t care that much for Colbert. I love both myself, each for different reasons.

[@jonathanpinto6847]

Stephen is so god damn well spoken. His explanation of his belief is so well said. 10/10

[@dnlybuff]

Yep, even Neil chose not to say anything.

[@supreet6331]

@@dnlybuff Niel was nice. He could've shut down Stephan, but was afraid religious people would bash him.

[@m.collier708]

@@dnlybuff Chose being the operative word... since he easily could have destroyed Stephen's points. I know this b/c I could have easily destroyed them and NDT is far more knowledgeable than I.

[@syed7912]

-An atheist and theist -A black man and white -A comedian and an intellectual The point is we can get a long if we stop being such pricks and love one an other.

[@Crimsonfangg]

Not really seeing your point. Skin color has no bearing on peoples ability to have a conversation and being a comedian doesn't mean you can't be an intellectual(George Carlin). Also, Neil is a self proclaimed agnostic. Basically you have 2 people that see mostly eye to eye getting along.

[@illdrumatik391]

Well said.

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

Colbert isn't an intellectual...

[@rumblefish9]

the unifying thing is Lord of the Rings

[@ZombieInc661]

love has nothing to do with it, the end game is tolerance, it is the oil that will keep the pieces running to each their own purpose

[@tsunamininja]

Did not expect the mini religious conversation but I love it. (As a Christian and man of science) Big agree on his perspective.

[@roems6396]

Tsuna Except he just glosses over the fact that Catholicism is completely non-evidence based.

[@theofficialvernetheturtley338]

@Max Kanz I've seen you in this comment section. Don't try and start a debate please. No one wants it. Let people believe in what they want. You will not convince anyone.

[@emanuelgonzalez7213]

@@roems6396 he didn't gloss over it, he fucking said why. Are you deaf?

[@bmorg7244]

@@roems6396 Which is the very definition of faith, if there is conclusive evidence than no faith is required. Faith and science aren't mutually exclusive. .

[@roems6396]

@@bmorg7244 Faith and logic are absolutely mutually exclusive. You should never accept a claim that isn’t supported by evidence. One of the worst lies in the Bible is that faith is a virtue. They only wrote that because they knew they had no evidence for their claims. “Come on guys, just believe me! Anyone who questions my outrageous claims are fools!” That’s conman talk. Faith equals gullibility.

[@cindyluyanli]

“Be the supernova to the darkness of the universe.” Neil DeGrasse Tyson 👌

[@azaliahmad458]

i think supernova kills everything. if sun reach supernova we will be super duper dead

[@TheSU0M1P01K4]

"Be the (unbeliveably destructive and violent explosion resulting from the death of a star which gives planets around it a chance to have life) to the darkness of the universe."

[@angelinag.woodruff8378]

“Be the supernova in the darkness of the cosmos.”-Neil Degrasse Tyson

[@rumblefish9]

Stephen should have replied with "Be the Big Bang is the darkness". Oddly enough the first scientist to ever propose the Big Bang theory was Catholic. Not just that, he was a priest - a monsignor who was also educated in Cambridge and MIT. Father Georges Lemaitre published his scientific observations “A homogeneous universe of constant mass and increasing radius accounting for the radial velocity of extra-galactic nebulae” 2 years before Hubble did and is now widely regarded by scientist as the Father of the Big Bang. Einstein himself said of Lemaitre' theories "This is the most beautiful and satisfactory explanation of creation to which I have ever listened”!

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@azaliahmad458 well yeah, even if the sun didn't explode and it just mysteriously disappeared tomorrow we would all be dead not that long after. We cannot survive without the Sun. We definitely cannot survive if the sun explodes lol, but we can't survive without the Sun at all.

[@albevanhanoy]

I love it when you get Stephen Colbert on the show. You should invite him more often Neil!

[@AlexAlex-fv2wk]

These are the type of friends I like to surround myself with

[@sfowler1017]

10/10 would watch them talk for hours.

[@Ascalis1]

11/10 would also want to talk to them ourselves

[@leppyleppy6210]

We need a podcast.

[@idontknowyetwhoiam]

Tis but a dream

[@sandraandrews9907]

My God, this is the type of late night 🌙 talk I can stay up and watch w/o any regret. #intellectual

[@db9607]

You can if you haven't already, as they said they talked for an hour on stage once, I think Colbert has also been on StarTalk

[@TheRishabhkumar]

I loved Stephen's take on Religion. I'm not a religious person per se but I can get on board with that and wish everybody thought like that. Nobody should be hostile to another person belief system if it doesn't harm anybody else.

[@blue5d09]

I regard Stephen as an agnostic theist. I have a few friends in that category.

[@TimeandMonotony]

@@blue5d09 I am also an agnostic theist (in my case, Wiccan.) I have faith in certain things, but I also realize I could be wrong and there's no way to know for sure.

[@Lewa500]

Yeah, but it does harm people.

[@PawsAndKeys]

Religion doesn't harm people? Have you heard of the dozens of violent conflicts with religion at their core? Throughout the history of religion, it has been used to commit millions of murders, to enslave, torture, halt the advance of reason and science, mutilate the genitalia of children, and most certainly increases suffering.

[@volgawolfhounds741]

Tell that to all those murdered and robbed in the name of God.

[@X3.X3]

They need to do a long ass podcast together

[@ammarsiddiqui3602]

Yeah I'd totally watch it

[@inkanus5jg]

They did. Look for Star Talk.

[@nathyatta]

They have at least once. Type it into KZbin search. The one I saw was really good. Similar to this.

[@EH-yi9ms]

Yes! I can listen to them all day long

[@P.M.P.181]

The interview from 7 years ago that he mentions is here on yt. I'll be watching that next

[@shanhussain6114]

I really wish Stephen Colbert could have Neil DeGrass Tyson and Sir David Attenborough on at the same time

[@robertnett9793]

They tried it. It hit critical mass the moment they walked in. That's the reason we are now in this other timeline they talking about...

[@kevinstowell8393]

If you really want the sh+t to hit the fan add Jim Jefferies and that English tool I think he is a publisher of some rag paper. His name escapes me.

[@alexlandherr]

Yes!

[@likeaprimitiveman]

Sir David wouldn't be able to get a word in. These two can barely let each other speak.

[@harassedspud]

and Lord Martin Rees

[@doris5622]

Two giants in their field. This was supreme television.

[@brandonb9452]

Damn, that’s how real debates should be done. Respectful, eloquent, no yelling or cutting anyone off

[@feralbluee]

my erudite response - yup!! :) 🌷🌱

[@ASMRMuzz]

Just two guys casually discussing the end of the world while laughing.

[@TheParanoidAndroid79]

Sounds like lyrics to a Radiohead song.

[@tobimakkura]

As it should be

[@kuhndj67]

Appropriate I think... if it is indeed the end of the world it will be due to our own stupidity... and I definitely can see the humor in that.

[@StarrlaRo]

what else can we do but laugh, it is not like anyone is goibg to do anything about it. The rich who have built huge living quarters under ground may survive but will they be happy they did?

[@SAMZIRRA]

AA, Armageddon and Alcoholism

[@ft.jackjimmy7282]

To me religion is a philosophy, it should provide guidelines for your culture, your identity, your humanity, a way to feel loved and a way to seek forgiveness or direction when you're lost. But it should never infringe on your human ability to learn and think for yourself.

[@Hirnlego999]

Philosophy usually isn't anywhere near as dogmatic as religion.

[@AA123TD]

You just described Islam

[@rumblefish9]

@FTjack AoE7AoT there is philosophy in religion. Its called "theology". I should know, that was my minor.

[@stiimuli]

All the things you listed can be better obtained without religion and the copious negative baggage almost always intertwined within it.

[@arthurneddysmith]

FTjack AoE7AoT -We know religion is NOT a philosophy because we already have definitions for both of those words. You’re the 1982 Khmer Rouge disciple who insists that communism is “just a philosophy”. Tell that to the victims.

[@spencerfrancis7730]

“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my father who is in heaven.” Way to go Stephen.

[@myvideos165]

Stephen Colbert is the only person I've heard that can coherently explain his faith without me rolling my eyes. BTW I'm an atheist.

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

He did it in an amazing way. I just hate how people think all religious people reject science. I believe in god and pray to him but I also believe in the Big Bang and evolution. I know many, many other people that do as well.

[@Evil_Anvil]

Positivity and reasonable communication in the KZbin comments! In case there actually is a god, he is probably very happy with both of you ^^

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Evil Anvil communication in most terms is the best way to live with one another. We’re all human and have common goals. Respect will bring unity.

[@rajkishore95]

@@Sergio-fu7mv dude if someone is truly religious, he is rejecting science.... Because a lot of statements in religion and religious books are scientifically and factually false...

[@observationduty]

I do tho. He brings this stupid " why is there something instead of nothing " into every debate he has. It's the most stupid quote I've ever heard. Science can't help people like him , because they ask the wrong questions. Science can explain how you got here , but cannot explain why. The Universe doesn't have a point for you to understand , it just happens ...It's your choice if you want to know how it happens .. but "why" ...go to a philosopher or a religion for that answer. On the contrary I love Tyson's quote "The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you".People like Colbert don't want to understand the Universe , they want to understand themselves.

[@hammadali594]

Neil DeGrasse Tyson is my favorite guest, and now apparently he's also my favorite interviewer.

[@stiimuli]

I really like Neil but I don't think he was very good in this role on this show. A little cringy at some points.

[@MrStatepatrick]

"How strange to be anything at all", loved Stephen's monologue on his faith, he is awesome. I hope they do this again!

[@starsapphire2013]

God! This whole conversation is just so wholesome!! Loved every second!

[@w.e.4277]

"I’m afraid AI won’t take over" -Stephen Colbert

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

Im afraid AI will say humans need to go

[@jimmiununger2767]

I think its thats in the context of humans destroying ourselves before AI can self replicate without human aid.

[@gutscross9706]

it's true. i do not worry the AI will become sentient and kill us all. i'm worried that before that happens the military will no longer need foot soldier humans to be effective and will therefore not even have that final check of revolution upon it's commanders power.

[@tabularasa0606]

@@ilovefunnyamv2nd I'm not afraid of that. I agree with that.

[@MWorsa]

Epic Wayne ❤️

[@GreatWhiteGT]

Stephen may be the only person I can think of that can interrupt Neil DeGrasse Tyson and win.

[@namastewellness]

Rob Milligan win what? Neil is just being polite as the guest in Stephens house where the latter is use to being the smartest in the room.

[@atlas1542]

@Saimazing Life you realize they are both friends? Why are you making this a competition? Also, Stephen Colbert is probably much smarter than you...research him a bit of his educational background, just sayin'.

[@noelrobin8674]

BRO BRING TRUMP and Putin in the room.putin would prolly shoot him

[@supreet6331]

@FakeNews spreading Putintroll yeah cuz Stephan phony got angry when his religious beliefs got alerted so used cursed words. Niel doesn't wants to argue with believers, so killed three conversation quickly.

[@walid-bc3gh]

.............................................................................................. The submission of man to His Creator is the essence of Islam. The name “Islam” is chosen by God (Allah) and not by man. It is the same unifying Message revealed to all the Prophets and Messengers by Allah and which they spread amongst their respective nations. In its Final form it was revealed to Muhammad (Peace & Mercy of Allah be upon him) as a complete Message to whole mankind. The Lord, Allah, is the True and Only Creator that deserves to be worshipped. No worship is worthy of being given to a stone, statue, a cross, a triangle, Khomeini, Farakhan, Eliajahs, Malcom’s X or Y, Ghandi, Krishna, Guru, Buddha, Mahatma, Emperor, Joseph Smith, Sun, Moon (not to that from Korea too!), Light, Fire, rivers, cows, Rama, Temples, Prophets, Messengers (Yes! Muslims do not worship Muhammad-peace be upon him), Saints, Priests, Monks, Movie Stars, Sheiks, etc.!!! All are created beings or things. ALLAH, is the Name of the One True God. His Name is not chosen by man and does not have a number or gender. It is known that Allah is the Name of God in Aramaic, the language of our beloved Prophet Jesus and a sister language of Arabic. The Name “Allah” has been used by all previous Prophets starting with Adam and by the last and final Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). The Innate Nature in man recognizes what is good and bad, what is true and false. It recognizes that the Attributes of Allah must be True, Unique, and All-Perfect. It does not feel comfortable towards any kind of degradation of His Attributes not does it qualities to the Creator. Many who became “discontent with God” did so because of the practices of the Church in medieval Europe and because of the claims of “god dwelling in a son” and the concept of the “original sin”. However, they “escaped” into worshipping a new theory called “mother nature” as well as the “material” World. With the advancement of materialistic technology others from different religions adopted the concept of “forgetting about God” and “let us live this life and enjoy it!”, not realizing that they have chosen the worship of the “original god” of Rome: Desire!. NOW we can see that all of this materialistic and secular progress produced a spiritual vacuum that led to complex social, economical, political, and psychological problems. Many of those who “fled” their “religions” are in search again. Some try to “escape” the complexity of their daily lives via various means. Those who had the chance to examine the Qur’an and Islam, proceed with a complete way of life that relates man to establish a purpose for his presence on earth. This is well recognized in the Attributes of Allah and what does He require from man. He does not want man to be enslaved to any false deity: nature, drugs, lust, money, other man, desire, or sex. He provides man with the proofs that He is the One who can redeem so that man can free himself from the slavery to any form of creation and to turn to his Creator Alone. THIS Creator Has Perfect Attributes. He is the First, nothing is before Him, the Ever Living. To Him is the Final Return where everyone will be dealt with in the Most Perfect and Just way. He does not begot nor He is begotten. Those who attribute Divinity to Jesus forget or ignore the fact that Jesus was in a mother’s womb. He needed nutrition; he was born and grew up to be a man. He was trusted with the Gospel as a Message to the Children of Israel: “For there is One God, and one mediator (i.e. a messenger) between God and men (the Children of Israel), the man Christ Jesus) (I Timothy 2:5). A man-messenger calling his nation not to worship him: “But in vain they do worship me!” (Mathew 15:9). A man who needs to eat, walk, sleed, rest, etc.. cannot have Divine Attributes because he is in need and God (Allah) is Self-Sufficient. AS far as Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Marxism, and Capitalism, there is the devotion of worshipping created being/things in one form or another. Jews had attributed a “Nationalistic” belonging to Allah. They labeled Him “The Tribal God” for the Children of Israel. Men and women following these “religions” were born with the natural inclination of submission to their Creator, Allah. It is their parents who had driven them into their respective traditions. However, once people are exposed to the Signs of Allah around them, or in the Qur’an or to someone who triggers thei Fitra (natural inclination to worship Allah Alone), the reverting process begins and that is why we see a universal spreading of Islam. In the West and despite tha many distortions of Islam in the Media, many admit that Islam may be the fastest growing Faith. No sense of fairness can be achieved without a genuine attempt to know the Word of Allah in the Qur’an and not on the 30-min-Evening News. This is the real challenge for those who seek the Truth. Man is created for a purpose: to live a life in accordance with Allah’s way. Why Not? Do we posses the air we breath? Did we create ourselves or others? Or were we ourselves the Creators? We are limited and weak. So is our right to ignore our Creator where we all need Him? ISLAM is the submission in worship to Allah Alone and it is the essence of all the Messages sent to all nations before us. Allah is All-Just and All-Wise. He does not intend confusion for His Creation. The religion accepted to Him is the one chosen by Him. Its essence must be One, because He is One. It is free from geographical, racist, and status oriented concepts. It is Perfect and it is the complete way of life. All these qualities are chosen by Allah in His Only Religion: Islam. Its details are in in the Qur’an, read it and come with an open heart because none can expose better than the World of Allah. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. He did not author it. He was unlettered. Its translation is available in many languages in bookstores or in an Islamic Center close to you. Take the time to read it and come/call the Islamic Center, or speak to someone who re-verted and submitted to Allah Alone.

[@Ace100Sot]

Holy shit. And here I thought I couldn't like Stephen more...

[@Ace100Sot]

@Mat Joseph yep

[@Itsme-qo2le]

@Denam I am an agnostic, and he made the best point of having faith in a superior existence (in general, not being a Christian, Jew, Buddhist or whatever) I have ever heard. I really like how he stresses that he is thankful for 'the chance to even exist', and also that he explains his thoughts rational, and only rational, and that he isn't particularly trying to convince others, but to only explain. I really have nothing but respect for him, it would be great seeing more people trying to argue (/think) the way he does.

[@Bill_Garthright]

@Denam Sorry, but I don't get it. I'm thankful for my life, too, but that doesn't mean I have to imagine a magic man in the sky. That has nothing to do with being thankful. And I actually care about the _truth._ I like Stephen Colbert, but I care far too _much_ for the truth to accept some nonsense like that, even from _him._ He just returned to the religion he'd been taught to believe as a child, that's all. Even _he_ doesn't claim that he discovered some evidence that it's actually _true._ Furthermore, this is the same Catholic Church which has been covering up child rape, while moving pedophile priests to new, unsuspecting parishes, where they could find fresh victims. This is the same Catholic Church that was stealing infants in Spain (telling their mothers that they'd died in childbirth) and then _selling_ them. This is the same Catholic Church which had mass graves of women and children in Ireland, while they treated like dirt even those women who survived. And this is the same Catholic Church which fights against birth control, LGBTQ rights, abortion rights, etc. Now, yes, worldwide, religious people _overwhelmingly_ believe in whatever religion and whatever god or gods they were taught to believe as children. That's just a fact. And Colbert was raised Catholic. But if child rape won't get him to at least switch to a different _sect,_ if not abandon superstition entirely, what _would?_ I heard Colbert talk about this on a Catholic Church video, too. Basically, he said he returned to the church because it made him feel good. That's really disappointing. He didn't discover some evidence that it was actually _true,_ and he still felt good despite the child rape, apparently. I don't get it, I really don't. And although I respect Stephen Colbert, I certainly don't respect this.

[@fluidthought42]

@@Bill_Garthright As Colbert said, it's explicitly not a position of proof for him. It's an eternal mystery, and a byproduct of his emotions, but he acknowledges it is so. He doesn't deny his humanity, he just uses it as a justification to be a better person. That, by itself, is great. Alas, it's not the most common trait in people.

[@AhsimNreiziev]

+[Bill Garthright] It's possible to care about the truth so much that you make yourself, and those you come into contact with, miserable as a result. When that happens, tell me: what have you actually *gained* by caring about "truth" _[if such a thing can even be defined on the topic under consideration]_ ?

[@NewMessage]

"We just talked for an hour and a half about Life, the Universe, and Everything.." "Yes.." * looks directly at the camera as he bites down on his geekyness, and fights the urge to interrupt Neil to start a discussion about H2G2 *

[@PobortzaPl]

Thanks for all the fish.

[@jozz2248]

Well, what's the answer? 42?

[@WormholeJim]

Hum-hum, let's see. Newt.. new.. new massage ..ah. Here it is. New Message. You are a slightly boring and fully inconsequential existence whose inadequte attempts at relieving it's innate boredom inadvertently only succeeds in reinforcing it instead. Aaaaand ..well, I think that was all. I wish you a good day and thank you for your time.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

I never knew h2g2 referred to that, thanks! Love the radio show

[@gateauxq4604]

Everyone who replied to this comment knows what’s up. I wouldn’t say but his lip but that was definitely a pregnant pause

[@LarryPanozzo]

"There's a word for that: it's a protestant!" LMAOOOO

[@WhangaFish]

Hobbiton is just over the hill from my house, and I've never been. People travel from all over the world to visit, seems maybe I should check it out...

[@feilidh]

It's expensive at $80 but I'd recommend it as a life experience. It's extremely touristic, as you can imagine but also so well put together. The attention to detail is spectacular.

[@stiimuli]

I would love to go there. Unfortunately even just the plane ticket would be ridiculously expensive.

[@scarletspidernz]

It's the case isn't it, things in our backyard we don't go see yet people from half way around the world do

[@backpfeifengesicht8415]

It's cute. I'd go if I were you. Their beer is fine 😉

[@beckv8526]

I lived in NY my entire life and never went to the top of the World Trade Center. We just take things for granted. Go! Go to Hobbiton! Five months ago I moved to New Hampshire and now I'm realizing I never even skated in Wollman Rink! So many NYC places I never saw that I'm going to now that I don't live there.

[@syed7912]

These two are perfect together

[@NellieKAdaba]

Syed True

[@anxofernandez3344]

"Why don't we see more supernovas? “ "We see them every night...with telescopes" That's a Thug Life meme moment. They should have played "The next episode" right then and there.

[@rico6546]

Anxo Fernandez they should have played the And We”ll be right back music.

[@hitchensghost]

I like Stephen in the shorter chair. (They should be nearer the same height.) this is the best interview with Neil I've ever seen. Both geeking out! The Jon Stewart reverse interview was awesome too. This should be a more common feature on the late show.

[@heatherjustcreate]

Be the supernova in the darkness of the cosmos 🌟

[@jcastronaut]

HeatherJustCreate sssssssocheese

[@thisanailen5274]

HeatherJustCreate a super nova is very deadly

[@notgud5417]

that’s deep

[@fademusic1980]

Oh no the supernova spread the star's corona all over the place

[@walid-bc3gh]

........................................................................... The submission of man to His Creator is the essence of Islam. The name “Islam” is chosen by God (Allah) and not by man. It is the same unifying Message revealed to all the Prophets and Messengers by Allah and which they spread amongst their respective nations. In its Final form it was revealed to Muhammad (Peace & Mercy of Allah be upon him) as a complete Message to whole mankind. The Lord, Allah, is the True and Only Creator that deserves to be worshipped. No worship is worthy of being given to a stone, statue, a cross, a triangle, Khomeini, Farakhan, Eliajahs, Malcom’s X or Y, Ghandi, Krishna, Guru, Buddha, Mahatma, Emperor, Joseph Smith, Sun, Moon (not to that from Korea too!), Light, Fire, rivers, cows, Rama, Temples, Prophets, Messengers (Yes! Muslims do not worship Muhammad-peace be upon him), Saints, Priests, Monks, Movie Stars, Sheiks, etc.!!! All are created beings or things. ALLAH, is the Name of the One True God. His Name is not chosen by man and does not have a number or gender. It is known that Allah is the Name of God in Aramaic, the language of our beloved Prophet Jesus and a sister language of Arabic. The Name “Allah” has been used by all previous Prophets starting with Adam and by the last and final Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). The Innate Nature in man recognizes what is good and bad, what is true and false. It recognizes that the Attributes of Allah must be True, Unique, and All-Perfect. It does not feel comfortable towards any kind of degradation of His Attributes not does it qualities to the Creator. Many who became “discontent with God” did so because of the practices of the Church in medieval Europe and because of the claims of “god dwelling in a son” and the concept of the “original sin”. However, they “escaped” into worshipping a new theory called “mother nature” as well as the “material” World. With the advancement of materialistic technology others from different religions adopted the concept of “forgetting about God” and “let us live this life and enjoy it!”, not realizing that they have chosen the worship of the “original god” of Rome: Desire!. NOW we can see that all of this materialistic and secular progress produced a spiritual vacuum that led to complex social, economical, political, and psychological problems. Many of those who “fled” their “religions” are in search again. Some try to “escape” the complexity of their daily lives via various means. Those who had the chance to examine the Qur’an and Islam, proceed with a complete way of life that relates man to establish a purpose for his presence on earth. This is well recognized in the Attributes of Allah and what does He require from man. He does not want man to be enslaved to any false deity: nature, drugs, lust, money, other man, desire, or sex. He provides man with the proofs that He is the One who can redeem so that man can free himself from the slavery to any form of creation and to turn to his Creator Alone. THIS Creator Has Perfect Attributes. He is the First, nothing is before Him, the Ever Living. To Him is the Final Return where everyone will be dealt with in the Most Perfect and Just way. He does not begot nor He is begotten. Those who attribute Divinity to Jesus forget or ignore the fact that Jesus was in a mother’s womb. He needed nutrition; he was born and grew up to be a man. He was trusted with the Gospel as a Message to the Children of Israel: “For there is One God, and one mediator (i.e. a messenger) between God and men (the Children of Israel), the man Christ Jesus) (I Timothy 2:5). A man-messenger calling his nation not to worship him: “But in vain they do worship me!” (Mathew 15:9). A man who needs to eat, walk, sleed, rest, etc.. cannot have Divine Attributes because he is in need and God (Allah) is Self-Sufficient. AS far as Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Marxism, and Capitalism, there is the devotion of worshipping created being/things in one form or another. Jews had attributed a “Nationalistic” belonging to Allah. They labeled Him “The Tribal God” for the Children of Israel. Men and women following these “religions” were born with the natural inclination of submission to their Creator, Allah. It is their parents who had driven them into their respective traditions. However, once people are exposed to the Signs of Allah around them, or in the Qur’an or to someone who triggers thei Fitra (natural inclination to worship Allah Alone), the reverting process begins and that is why we see a universal spreading of Islam. In the West and despite tha many distortions of Islam in the Media, many admit that Islam may be the fastest growing Faith. No sense of fairness can be achieved without a genuine attempt to know the Word of Allah in the Qur’an and not on the 30-min-Evening News. This is the real challenge for those who seek the Truth. Man is created for a purpose: to live a life in accordance with Allah’s way. Why Not? Do we posses the air we breath? Did we create ourselves or others? Or were we ourselves the Creators? We are limited and weak. So is our right to ignore our Creator where we all need Him? ISLAM is the submission in worship to Allah Alone and it is the essence of all the Messages sent to all nations before us. Allah is All-Just and All-Wise. He does not intend confusion for His Creation. The religion accepted to Him is the one chosen by Him. Its essence must be One, because He is One. It is free from geographical, racist, and status oriented concepts. It is Perfect and it is the complete way of life. All these qualities are chosen by Allah in His Only Religion: Islam. Its details are in in the Qur’an, read it and come with an open heart because none can expose better than the World of Allah. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. He did not author it. He was unlettered. Its translation is available in many languages in bookstores or in an Islamic Center close to you. Take the time to read it and come/call the Islamic Center, or speak to someone who re-verted and submitted to Allah Alone.

[@GraViTyAboVe]

This is a good friendship. It's humble yet prideful. It's a balance. I love this.

[@havcola6983]

"So you think you can be a Catholic and disagree with your church? There's a word for that; it's a 'Protestant'.' :'D

[@ChrisinOSMS]

Heretic is the faith’s term. I learned that about myself in a bible study class. It was the most liberating day.

[@angiejd13]

I laughed so hard at this 😂

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

"Be a supernova in the darkness of the cosmos." Me: DAAAAMMNNN

[@noahstevens3060]

That's funny since what Colbert said just before that was far more profound.

[@KrisHoppz]

Noah Stevens yea, its a quote from the Bible!

[@relwoodmusic3630]

I would love to see more of this Stephen. Actually saying things that have substance and meaning. He's actually a much more brilliant man than I thought he was.

[@sleepylayabout]

I'm a philosophy major!!! I feel validated.

[@DaveWhoa]

describe ..... validation

[@udmann1]

To the back of the unemployment line in your future, where even your parking will not be VALIDATED!

[@flatpointhigh]

And then Stephen left philososphy to go into something more profitable....A theater major.

[@RatKeeperDude]

Get ready for anti-intellectuals to try to invalidate you.

[@craigteanelson176]

Philosophy and the humanities are incredibly important, especially today and especially in the realm of science. It should be part of every school curriculum in every part of the country. It inspires people to think more about the broader ideas and consequences of their actions.

[@brendancolliander4438]

Neil DeGrasse Tyson needs to replace Jimmy Fallon

[@TheSpacemannspiff]

He has his own show it's called Star Talk

[@brendancolliander4438]

@@TheSpacemannspiff I know I listen to it all the time just saying Jimmy Fallon sucks

[@deadfreightwest5956]

A bobble-head doll could replace Fallon.

[@brendancolliander4438]

@@deadfreightwest5956 hahahahaha I'm at work that was good

[@LarryPanozzo]

*Jimmy Kimmel, not Jimmy Fallon

[@scottanderson7793]

These two have an amazing chemistry. I hope I see more of this duo.

[@nuthinmuffins5073]

“Why is there something instead of nothing?” and “How strange it is to be anything at all” : These I have pondered for so long - since I was very young - and until my tiny mind was overwhelmed by the “wah-wah-wah”-ing of existence - the pulsating of the infinite expanse of time and space and consciousness. If your focus is held too long by the concept of etre, it feels as if the pressure of the longing to know will cause you to implode. It’s a comfort to know that a kindred spirit, such as Mr. Colbert, has a venue to share his brilliance and warmth.

[@wakeg40]

U might like the book ON GUARD by William Craig

[@magdalenas000]

‘Your personal astrophysicist’ - cool 😎

[@Victorio667553]

Even though I'm not a Catholic, I'm glad that we have Christian representatives like Stephen Colbert on popular television who can discuss faith and evidence intelligently. Not all Christians are the mindless stereotype people think about. There is a middle ground.

[@rushfan1970]

Thank you!!! I agree 100%! I'm an old-school protestant who believes in science, & am so very grateful for Stephen's lively debates with Neil, (as well as Ricky Gervais & Bill Maher- all of whom i adore, & all of whom argue brilliantly with him on questions of faith & religion). I completely understand, respect & appreciate where they & many atheists/non-believers are coming from, yet I am certain in my Christian faith. Thank God we can still have all sides represented freely, & thank you Stephen for speaking up for us!!!

[@Laughy-Flaaffy]

I agree as well. Some of the most brilliant minded people throughout history are theists. It’s nice to see someone who approaches atheists with respect, apologetics, and comedy all in one. I think there are many people in Hollywood that share a similar passion for their faith in God, but they’re too intimidated to come forth and talk about it. I really appreciate Colbert’s boldness to address theism in front of others who are in disagreement. America needs to relearn that disagreeing is okay.

[@Laughy-Flaaffy]

Wayne lawson Catholicism is a part of Christianity you dunce.

[@Victorio667553]

@Max Kanz - so much of our world culture is based off of Christianity. The way we've dated history, the holidays we observe and aswell as the evidence itself, experts from both sides agree that much of what is Bible history is real history. If we're talking specifically about the idea of God and creation - that debate has been long fought and I think will continue to persist for decades to come. But if Christianity continues to raise people up like Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn as figures that represent Christianity - Christians will always look like the ones who believe in pure fairytales.

[@Victorio667553]

@Max Kanz there is fact, fiction and a lot we have yet to discover. The Big Bang is an idea I stand behind, but there is still the question of cause. We cannot pretend to know everything so - I'm someone who stands more or less the middle ground.

[@beckv8526]

Wow. What a gift. I love these two together and Neil should be on the show more often.

[@uygard3796]

“...how strange it is to be anything at all.” 07:06 That’s a salute to Stephen’s own favourite song : In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel.

[@theamazingbrokenman]

He tried to play that same line with Seinfeld, it didn't work out very well.

[@uygard3796]

odorico leal Yes, I remember that. Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee episode. Jerry acted utterly clueless and rude in return.

[@Spiralsmile]

My first tattoo 15 years ago

[@Bane-l7h]

Love that song, and its last line was dropped in there well by Stephen. Now I've listened to it three times.

[@akibh3022]

Dude, I really love that song. But then one day out of nowhere I read the most unexpected and insanely inappropriate fanfiction of pregnant anne frank. And now I can't listen to the song without thinking about that. reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/5dbquj/what_are_some_nsfw_history_facts_that_do_not_get/da3j9m0/?context=1

[@Jojo-mc7ku]

I love how unapologetic Stephen is about his faith

[@rushfan1970]

Thank you!! I agree, it's my favorite thing about him, & I pretty much love everything about him! But the fact that he stands his ground defending his faith without flinching in debates with super-intelligent non-believers like N.G.T., Ricky Gervais, & Bill Maher- (all of whom i absolutely love, also!)- just puts him over the top for me!

[@adamfattal468]

Why would he be apologetic?

[@Laughy-Flaaffy]

Unapologetic because he’s an apologist 😎

[@5hadow5talker]

@@Laughy-Flaaffy This joke deserves more likes :P

[@dthizz9179]

Fool. The creation of the world is evidence already. How did you come to be? You refuse to believe in an eternal creator yet you believe in two timeless particles randomly colliding and subsequently (and coincidentally), THIS created our perfectly functioning world with animals, ecosystems, plants and their life-cycles, OTHER PLANETS, moons, etc?? What an arrogant, delusional and disrespectful lil insignificant human speck (as we all are, so relax) to say such bold words.

[@Innovative_Mic]

Someone give neil degrasse tyson a talk show.

[@rustygear447]

he has a talk show. it's called startalk

[@Mediaright]

He has one. It's called Star Talk. Check it out.

[@IronMan-wz8dx]

I prefer to keep him in the kitchen to say. Hes a real treat.

[@pamelacass9642]

How about making him host of the Late Show when Stephen is on vacay? I'd watch that.

[@BboyTechie]

Let's not he's so annoying. He believes everything he says is profound.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

I like Colbert a lot. He summed up theism and christianity perfectly. Theism gives him a place to put his gratitude for The unanswered questions about how and why it all began. His christian faith is an extrapolation of that. In other words, in the absence of evidence, he believes because he wants to and its comforting.

[@FrankHarrison12]

I can respect that he admitted to that. So many Christians insist that there is good evidence for their beliefs and tout it as objective truth.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Frank Harrison exactly..and its totally disingenuous. There is no compelling evidence but the number of hard line christians who use the laws of thermodynamics to "prove god" or claim the bible is a factual historical record etc etc. Its a big delusion and massive fantasy. At least Colbert knows its a comfort blanket.

[@gs2tab]

So basically religion acts as a coping mechanism for the absence of knowledge?

[@petyrkowalski9887]

GST2 S in modern times yes. the ancients used their various "gods" to explain what was at the time inexplicable. Religion serves little real purpose these days.

[@The84nino]

Fake Christian Npc

[@ElectroIsMyReligion]

God dammit I love Neil DeGrasse Tyson - He's a true gift, nothing less than a national treasure !

[@syed7912]

I need to pick up the pieces of my brain of the floor...my mind can't be anymore blown

[@dinasimone9815]

"You can be a catholic and still question the church". Thats exactly the way i view Islam as a Muslim.

[@terihenri7230]

Good for you, I was raised Christian and started questioning my religion in my early 20's.. spiritually I'm in a much better place than I've ever been!

[@teresc3181]

I'm a devout Catholic and attended Catholic schools since I was 6. We were taught that God gifted humans with "intellect and free will", guided by "conscience"... and so with that, I believe that the Church can't really blame us even if we question them, the Bible, God, etc. :D Afterall, we're only using our so-called "intellect and free will" ;)

[@snakeplissken6284]

Well you can be a muslim and question the faith but you're likely to get your head cut off so be careful

[@gamer4lyfez325]

@@snakeplissken6284 Exactly

[@scrotiemcboogerballs2133]

@@snakeplissken6284 Not true, the mosque and teachers encourage their followers to be skeptical because when they investigate they learn more. What you said is a result of being brainwashed by certain mass media trying to portray an image of a small minority whom many Muslims don't consider Muslims, as the majority. (so that they can fuel their propaganda, have support for occupation, etc.)

[@jacobsimon4358]

"Be the supernova in the darkness of the cosmos." -Neil deGrasse Tyson

[@aeropilot4419]

Jacob Simon yeah, another paraphrase of an aphorism that has been around for hundreds of years

[@TheSevenofMine]

Can we have a geek show with those two, please?

[@EuanH91]

Neil's point was that generally, the scientifically literate way to think about the universe is to admit you don't know, and to seek answers through evidence-based science. You don't believe anything unless the evidence leads you there. Believing in a creator, and that "Through Christ, all things were made" contradicts that entirely. There's no evidence to suggest that Christ had anything to do with all things being made, so believing that is exactly the opposite of evidence-based rational thought. Is it better to know or not know? It's better to know, but it's important to be able to admit when you don't know. Admitting you don't know is the first step towards seeking the truth.

[@calapsesathir4408]

Mr scientifically literate, prove to me God isn't real

[@EuanH91]

@@calapsesathir4408 Is this a troll comment? You can't prove a negative, the burden of proof is on the one making the claim.. in this case, the claim of the existence of God. I'm so sick of saying that, I figured everyone knew that by now. Do I know God doesn't exist? No, of course not. In the same way I don't know fairies don't exist, or unicorns, or leprechauns, or ghosts, or the Flying Spaghetti Monster. I can't prove the non-existence of any of those things.. but I don't believe in any of them. I don't believe in anything unless there is some credible evidence to support it. Until then, it lies in the pile of all the other unproven shit.

[@snowstrobe]

Yes, and you could see that same thought pass through NDG's mind, but he let it go. My whole family is super religious, but over time I've learnt where to let an obvious response go unsaid for the sake of getting along.

[@Jasonmoofang]

Well, I see where you're coming from. But there are a few things worth pointing out. Firstly, if you dig enough, even science does not hold up to the idea of skepticism until proven true. Science functions on several important baselines that we cannot actually prove: for eg, that real human knowledge is possible and coherent, that mental models of the external world actually is a workable approximation of the external world (if an external world exists). REAL skepticism until proven true will reduce one to not accepting pretty much anything. All scientific reasoning actually rests on a baseline of premises that we accept not because we know unerringly that they are true, but because we have no choice if we want to believe we can know things. In a real sense of the word, this is, in fact, faith. Next, it's important to realize that what evidence does is it supplies you with material for rational argument. It is actually rational argument - and not evidence, that makes something believable and convincing. It just happens that certain rational argument need observations in the world as raw material - that is what we call evidence. Evidence, in other words, works solely by the authority of rational argument. For many types of questions about the physical world, science in fact supplies the framework of the rational argument so that we simply need to fit in the observations to get the conclusion. And finally, it is a mistake to suppose that all religious people simply accept something like "through Christ all things were made" without reason. Many, many people have put together reasoned arguments for this and various other aspects of Christianity. Even common believers usually have reasons, though they may not realize it. Many may not have the right reasons as well.

[@EuanH91]

@@snowstrobe Of course, and Stephens response was really well worded and eloquently put.

[@defyingtheodds1987]

Just imagine what they’re actual private conversations are like. 🤯

[@gerdforster883]

And how drunk they get while having them...

[@silverbat5873]

I'd like to drink and talk with them

[@MagusMirificus]

Really, who else is cool enough to quote Neutral Milk Hotel on national television while making a case for the comparability of scientific curiosity and enduring spirituality? "Can't believe how strange it is to be anything at all...."

[@vivianintheflesh]

Was looking for this comment lol

[@stephanizzle67]

Multiple times - He chose "Holland, 1945" as the end credits of The Colbert Report and quoted lyrics to Seinfeld on Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. He's said he likes the "strange, sad poetry”

[@cbauersc]

@@stephanizzle67 was looking for *this* comment

[@ElizECraig]

Every time he references NMH it's a pleasant little reminder why Stephen is one of my favourite people.

[@tamarpelkinson3518]

I love Neil De Grass Tysson 💙 Stephen's view of his faith is just beautiful

[@michellemiller7918]

I love these two together. They can have their differences and still enjoy each other's company. Seems to be rare nowadays

[@robertwilliam4353]

@6:15 Stephen insightfully answers what it means to him to have faith and still believe in science. Bravo !

[@preuisch8171]

"We have a little geeky bromance going on" Thats brilliant

[@AlexDeLarge1]

“How strange it is to be anything at all” Stephen Colbert is a Neutral Milk Hotel fan confirmed

[@amberts180]

What a great name. I’ll look that up.

[@andrewriggs2910]

I need more of this! NDT needs his own talk show

[@socrappyicoulddie]

He does, it's called StarTalk. Stephen's even been on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLWiZ5_fc-Ehpo

[@Mediaright]

Perhaps you might like Star Talk, the talk show on National Geographic and podcast clients everywhere, hosted by Neil Degrasse Tyson. ;)

[@stiimuli]

Star Talk is on KZbin as well. I'm subbed to it =)

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

You all got trolled, but im in too STARTALK cosmic queries edition....best talk show ever, highly recommended - ~300billion/1

[@CJcamjoe]

Stephen, You've just made this into my most favorite video of all time. Your words on faith sent shivers down my spine and I couldn't even love you more for this. Thank you. So much.

[@pikmaniac2643]

This friendship that they share... it’s a treasure for sure.

[@jonathanmatthews4774]

There is not enough likes on KZbin that can like the epicness of this. Damn you KZbin for only giving me one like.

[@electricmagnetic]

I didn't know he was a philosophy major but it makes SO MUCH sense. Love it how he shut down the ridiculous question about faith and science.

[@thebigitchy]

electric_magnetic I think that it’s a valid question in this day and age. Lots of arrogant people equate being religious with being ignorant or uneducated. That’s obviously not the case, but sometimes it needs to be said to remind people.

[@stiimuli]

Neil apparently had no interest (or time) to pursue it. Basically Stephen's response was the old "If I don't know the answer to a question I choose to shove this ancient mythology into that hole because I want an anthropogenic entity to thank for my existence." He literally gave the textbook 'god of the gaps' response. Why not just thank your parents for your existence?

[@MrStensnask]

It's anything but ridiculous

[@RvEijndhoven]

@@stiimuli I'd say it's a more reasonable modification of the god of the gaps. Because where the standard 'god of the gaps' justification rests in the notion that 'science doesn't know everything and the unknown bits are where god is', Stephen's interpretation is more that as long as there are gaps there's a place for his faith. It's a subtle difference, but the crux is that the usual god of the gaps justification is that people who use it genuinely believe that there are things that cannot be explained because god, where as Stephen fully leaves the possibility open that if we fill in all the gaps, we may not in fact find any god there, but as long as we haven't, he doesn't feel unjustified to house his faith there.

[@stiimuli]

​@@RvEijndhoven If I understand your explanation correctly, instead of actually believing those gaps are where god *is* found, Stephen is recognizing god probably isn't in those gaps but decides to pretend it is anyway. Wouldn't that make Stephen's position more intellectually dishonest? I don't see how that's more reasonable.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Love when Stephen and Neil are so excited..Neil grabs Stephen’s hand lol..like a couple of true friends 👏🏻👏🏻🤣👏🏻

[@ns-uo7it]

Neil Degrasse Tyson’s laugh is so infectious.

[@jebiliah9155]

Not sure if Stephen Colbert is a better interviewer or interviewee

[@Shenron557]

I think a good interviewer will be a good interviewee.

[@Lateralus-yf3ek]

How they managed to not knock over that mug is beyond amazing.

[@TheYeetusLord]

Ricky Gervais said it best when Stephen asked him the same thing he asked Neil, “Why is there something instead of nothing?” With the response “surely the bigger question is not ‘why’ but ‘HOW?’ ‘Why’ is irrelevant.”

[@OldFellaDave]

Bingo. Ricky Gervais is a far better foil to Stephen when it comes to religious talk. NDT is fantastic with his science talks but he floundered with Stephens very articulate response. Ricky would have gobbled it up and asked for more ;)

[@AndTheRoadGoesEverOn]

Nah. It’s an assumption that Why is irrelevant. An unknown. If I had the choice of definitively knowing How vs knowing Why (irrelevant-but at least I’d definitively know it’s irrelevant-or relevant and why), I’d choose Why. Some people would choose How. I’d choose Why. More interesting to me.

[@stevenl9395]

Neil: “If you have a sample size that is large enough, rare occasions become common” Audience: “Ohhhhhh” No shit! That’s like *the* most general statement you can make 😂😂

[@davewinship1826]

THE BEST interview I’ve seen in, like, forever! Two of the many-faceted sides to brilliance.!

[@prezbige]

They're the scientific version of The Rock and Kevin Hart

[@runescaper95]

"How strange it is to be anything at all." Colbert referencing Neutral Milk Hotel in an interview with Neil might be my all time favorite thing.

[@presidentnotsure3273]

6:16 to 7:23, that is a solid explanation on religion. Beliver or not.

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

Phenomenal interview. Love these two

[@lightbringer851]

This conversation is so Intellectual We can see a sample of 2 people of the future earth talks.

[@starlingkenvny]

This may be one of my favorite interviews I've ever listened to

[@sayomi9]

Humans 1000 years from now, looking at super intelligent jellyfish: HOW DID HE KNOW?!

[@MoonfaceMartin88]

Holy shit, I never realized just how reflected and well-read Colbert is. Sure, I knew he is witty and funny, but that? Wow...

[@uttam6192]

I wish this conversation never ends, I'm loving it!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Love the intelligent, humble interplay as well as the background on Stephen. So sometimes sucess follows a passion??? sigh.

[@MrLegendari0]

There´s a book from Lawrence Krauss "A universe from nothing", trying to answer this question from a physics perspective.

[@shelleynobleart]

Mr. Colbert's eloquent treatis on his faith starting at about 6:26 was not only poetic but a beautifully logical construction of how he arrives at having faith and evidence coexist in his mind and heart. I will always be grateful for his thoughtful clarity.

[@infinitemackerel7530]

I kind of need Colbert saying “super intelligent jellyfish” as a phone notification

[@MarcKloos]

Hahahhaha 4:08 Stephen mimicking Neil, then Neil casualty correcting him 🤣

[@shadowrealmopennings8093]

Always go back to 5:39 to appreciate Stephen's strength in his faith. Truly admirable

[@whowasibeing]

Well heck, I was enjoying Jon Stewart's interview and then you go and slap me with Tyson as well? Guess this morning is going better than I thought.