Created Fri 3rd Jul 2:52am PST by

kruijs [Power User]

Which religion will turn the most unbelievers into devotees of their own faith?

Settled as TV show cancelled

Show appears to have been cancelled during early planning stages. It did seem too outrageous to air, but who knows what they get to show on Turkish television!

Background:

Background: A new show set to grace Turkish television screens will see a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Buddhist monk competing to turn 10 unbelievers into devotees of their own faith each week.

The show, "Tövbekarlar Yarışıyor," which can be roughly translated as "Penitents Compete," will appear on Kanal T starting in early September. The imam, priest, rabbi and monk will try to convert at least one person in every show.

http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/domestic/11952462.asp?scr=1

Question refers to the results of the first show.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source. Suspend date must be adjusted to match actual broadcasting date.

Forecast history %

Islam

37%

Christianity

12%

Judaism

Buddhism

21%

Tie between two (or more) religions

20%

TV show cancelled

Settled as TV show cancelled on Wed 30th Sep 2:34am PST

Activity: H$29,130
Predictions: 223
Comments: 22

Suspend date: Mon 7th Sep 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Wed 30th Sep 2:34am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Mon 7th Sep 3:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Islam: 20%, Christianity : 20%, Judaism: 20%, Buddhism : 20%, Tie between two (or more) religions: 15%, TV show cancelled: 5%

Action history:

Created Fri 3rd Jul 2:52am PST by

kruijs [Power User]

Suspended Mon 7th Sep 3:59pm PST : Suspend date reached

Settlement requested Wed 30th Sep 2:25am PST by

mungo10 Level 15, Seer (H$251,017)

: It appears show has been cancelled.
No mention of it on Turkish TV channel web site, but no news item from major news source.

http://richarddawkins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=86185&start=50

Settled as 'TV show cancelled' Wed 30th Sep 2:34am PST by

jenniandboys [Admin]

: Show appears to have been cancelled during early planning stages. It did seem too outrageous to air, but who knows what they get to show on Turkish television!

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Predictions (223)

8 weeks ago

mungo10 Level 15, Seer (H$251,017)

predicted Islam (H$100 at 36%)

8 weeks ago

hrishalenfor3 Level 1, Newbie (H$261)

predicted Tie between two (or more) religions (H$20 at 20%)

8 weeks ago

hrishalenfor3 Level 1, Newbie (H$261)

predicted Tie between two (or more) religions (H$50 at 20%)

9 weeks ago

jennypenny Level 6, Player (H$2,749)

predicted Buddhism (H$50 at 21%)

9 weeks ago

nanotube Level 12, Guru (H$34,426)

predicted Christianity (H$10 at 12%)

Comments (22)

oocares Level 13, Psychic (H$53,141)

All 10 remain Atheists?

posted 18 weeks ago

kruijs [Power User]

would be covered by the tie option - that should read "Tie between two or more religions"

posted 18 weeks ago

bookie Level 13, Psychic (H$76,438)

Wonderfully poor taste, Kruijs! Do keep us up to date!

posted 18 weeks ago

kruijs [Power User]

Poor taste?

posted 18 weeks ago

buckeyetom Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,676,723)

Check out the info at this link.
http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

posted 18 weeks ago

saadhusain Level 8, Super-Pro (H$6,047)

Man is a Religious Animal. He is the only Religious Animal. He is the only animal that has the True Religion - several of them. He is the only animal that loves his neighbor as himself and cuts his throat if his theology isn't straight. He has made a graveyard of the globe in trying his honest best to smooth his brother's path to happiness and heaven. ~Mark Twain

posted 18 weeks ago

bookie Level 13, Psychic (H$76,438)

The TV show - and your question - what an idea! Competitive religious conversion - are there prizes?

posted 18 weeks ago

ciraric Level 10, Genius (H$12,707)

I'm certainly looking forward to the results. Come on the fairweather Jews!

posted 18 weeks ago

conspiracy2riot Level 14, Prophet (H$110,849)

"Are their prizes?" ...too funny. I'm guessing yes....like maybe they get a bigger house in a better neighborhood in the afterlife, or next life if the Buddhist wins.

But better yet is that Christianity and Judaism combined don't touch where the market is driving Islam and Buddhism. While I'm not wild bout Islam either, I'm glad the Judeo/Christian folks are getting their asses whipped statistically.

I don't think that Mark Twain was right about us being 'religious' beings. Spiritual for certain but the ones that are the most religious sure seem the least spiritual, hence a rich history of religious wars.

posted 18 weeks ago

kruijs [Power User]

Islam has some quite convincing points for males. especially regarding afterlife.

:-P

posted 18 weeks ago

buckeyetom Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,676,723)

A Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Buddhist monk all walk into a bar............I challenge everyone to finish it.

posted 18 weeks ago

kruijs [Power User]

‘I’m an atheist, get me outta here!’

oh, yes, prizes:
"The prize for converts will be a pilgrimage to a holy site of their chosen religion -- Mecca for Muslims, the Vatican for Christians, Jerusalem for Jews and Tibet for Buddhists."
"We are giving the biggest prize in the world, the gift of belief in God," Kanal T chief executive Seyhan Soylu told Reuters.
Some 200 people have so far applied to take part in the show and the 10 contestants will be chosen next month.
A team of theologians will ensure that the atheists are truly non-believers and are not just seeking fame or a free holiday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5622D020090703

posted 18 weeks ago

oppland Level 1, Newbie (H$41)

Religion is a mental illness, a neurosis. It preys upon the feeble-minded and naive among us. Which sadly makes up the majority of us. But hey! it's a miracle that we managed to make it this far. If you would have given me a profile outlining mans' innate appetite for self-destruction I'd have written it off prematurely. Kudos! humanity. Here's to another 20 more years of existence! Ciao

posted 18 weeks ago

gonegonegone Level 15, Seer (H$274,394)

@ #11
...and the barman says "What is this, some kinda joke?!"

posted 18 weeks ago

mungo10 Level 15, Seer (H$251,017)

Are all of the contestants from Turkey?

posted 18 weeks ago

frank2877 Level 11, Legend (H$22,469)

@ #11

... and the atheist bartender says, "The jokes on you guys."

posted 17 weeks ago

philculp Level 15, Seer (H$472,800)

@mungo Great question, that would be important to know. I think their upbringing would have a lot to do with their predisposed thoughts regarding the different religions. I would think they would be interested in learning about religions that they are not familiar w/ rather than religions they have grown up around. According to Wikipedia more than 99% of population in Turkey is Muslim.

posted 17 weeks ago

kruijs [Power User]

AFAIK it ain't an international show, and as such, it has only local contestants - thus from Turkey.

posted 17 weeks ago

conspiracy2riot Level 14, Prophet (H$110,849)

New Christian converts win a trip to the VATICAN???? No wonder their doing so poorly.

posted 17 weeks ago

jenniandboys [Admin]

@c2r - The Vatican is gorgeous. Some really stunning architecture and of course, the Sistine Chapel is pretty awesome too. Of course, I think travel wise, I'd much rather be Buddhist.

posted 17 weeks ago

mungo10 Level 15, Seer (H$251,017)

I can't find anything in the news to indicate this show (that was supposed to air in September) has aired yet, has been rescheduled or has been cancelled. Has anyone else heard anything?

posted 5 weeks ago

mungo10 Level 15, Seer (H$251,017)

What if no mainstream news source reports it's been cancelled?
According to the discussion here, it has been cancelled -
http://richarddawkins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=86185&start=50

posted 5 weeks ago