I really love that there's a documentary questioning/criticizing/attacking religion. I went to see it & I think it's really great. My only problem with it is Maher being the host. I don't trust Maher's agenda & find him rather dubious, due to what I've read about him & his old show "Politically Incorrect" in a book, co-authored by Warren Farrell, that addresses misandry ("Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men?"). I'm an atheist & I've noticed that atheism or any questioning of religion often is used as an excuse for disrespecting or persecuting men, just as women have sometimes complained that religion is oppressive towards women. The 2 issues really need to be kept as separate as possible. As much as I enjoyed "Religulous", I really think atheists Penn & Teller (Showtime's "Bullshit") would've been funnier, worthier & more effective hosts. I've never found them to be either misandristic or misogynistic.

a must view to thinking people.... a critical and humorous documentary by Maher at religions. He exposed the religion business and franchise, money grubbing pastors and also some sophisiticated Catholic priests at the Vatican.

Very fun for the first half, then it seems to get more serious. It may offend the devout, but for those who are strong in their faith, it raises questions that are worthy of consideration. Give it a shot!

I really love that there's a documentary questioning/criticizing/attacking religion. I went to see it & I think it's really great. My only problem with it is Maher being the host. I don't trust Maher's agenda & find him rather dubious, due to what I've read about him & his old show "Politically Incorrect" in a book, co-authored by Warren Farrell, that addresses misandry ("Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men?"). I'm an atheist & I've noticed that atheism or any questioning of religion often is used as an excuse for disrespecting or persecuting men, just as women have sometimes complained that religion is oppressive towards women. The 2 issues really need to be kept as separate as possible. As much as I enjoyed "Religulous", I really think atheists Penn & Teller (Showtime's "Bullshit") would've been funnier, worthier & more effective hosts. I've never found them to be either misandristic or misogynistic.

At first this was a funny documentary about religion, but i ound that he was being very disrespectful to a lot of these people. Contrary to what the other people wrote here i maher DID talk to multiple professors a good amount of 'intelluctual' people. but i found the jokes cheap and offensive (and i am very very atheist) but i did love some of the inerviews like the jesus at the amuesment park and the guy who held his cup out for water and it raned.

I challenge any person to "open their mind" to watch this. Facts are presented, most of which people prefer to ignore or deny. Don't think of this "movie" as a destination, but a door way to question the very belief systems you're told to believe. It drives a point and you have to look past the lies and propaganda in order to understand that point.

Fairly entertaining (and I'm a religious person), but lacked depth (didn't really talk to any scholars/intellectuals, but just average folk, which is ok, but it needed more of a variety). I'd say it's worth a watch. Let it inspire you to decide on which side of the debate you stand.

I guess Maher couldn't find any intelligent people of faith to interview. Or maybe that wouldn't have been as "entertaining?" The movie was a bit of a waste of time.

Very interesting. Having visited into several religious sects (churches) and studing the Bible with at least four of them--- this had quite a few very interesting views which interested me..

If you expected Bill Maher to be respectful, you've obviously never heard Bill Maher before! The early parts of the movie could have used more substance, but I have to give Maher a lot of credit for showing some of the least-likely proponents of religion in a positive light. I think the actor portraying Jesus at the Holy Land theme park had a particularly good showing. In any case, it's the last 10 minutes that make the movie. The rest is so-so, but the finale is spectacular. If you get bored or offended, don't stop watching. Just skip right to the end. You won't regret it.