Letting go of god is a very interesting and entertaining stage monologue about how julia sweeney becomes discontented with the religion she grew up with, and goes on a spiritual questeventually ending up as a contented atheist. Original ted page w speaker bio, links, comments, etc. It led her away from any notion of god a conversion she turned into a monologue, soon to be released as a film called letting go of god. The other project is my next book, my beautiful loss of faith story. She has also served as a consulting producer on sex and the city and desperate housewives.
Im convinced that learning to let go and let god have his way in our lives is the best thing we can do for ourselves. I was raised catholic as well, and loved the church for the same reasons julia did. Watched julia sweeney letting go of god on youtube i want to share this monologue. Since letting go of god, she has found new meaning and inspiration.
Annotated captions of julia sweeney on letting go of god. Since letting go of god, she has found new meaning and inspiration in the simplicity of just being human, even as she wrestles with what atheism means for her, and most importantly, for her family. For anyone raised in a religious home who found themselves questioning their beliefs, you will find this 2 hour standup hysterical and familiar. Annotated captions of julia sweeney on letting go of god in. Jun 03, 2005 julia sweeney, a catholic, tells the story of how her faith began to crack after reading a most alarming book. Julia sweeney was a cast member of saturday night live from 1990 to 1994. Julia sweeney is best known for her four hit seasons on saturday night live and her most popular character while on that show. She currently costars in the hulu series shrill and the showtime series work in progress. This is the book that goes along with letting go of god.
I listened to this on audio book, which is really the best way because so much of the content is dependent on ms. Mar 08, 2020 video showing of julia sweeney s letting go of god sunday, march 8, center for inquiry indiana, 350 canal walk,suite a, indianapolis. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Photo by cal crary julia sweeney s onewoman show, letting go of god is currently playing at the ars nova theater in new york city until oct. On september 10th, the morning of my seventh birthday, i came downstairs to the kitchen where my mother was washing the dishes and my father was reading the paper.
Letting go of god when two young mormon missionaries knock on julia sweeney s door one day, it touches off a quest to completely rethink her own beliefs, in this excerpt from sweeney s solo show letting go of god. I just watched julia sweeney s letting go of god last night on showtime and was absolutely mesmerized by it. As a solo performer, comic actor julia sweeney explores love, cancer, family and. For two hours, sweeney humorously and frankly discusses her 40year journey from catholic to nonbeliever. The former snl cast member and current mother, actor and comedian introduced her onewoman show, letting go of god, in 2004. When two young mormon missionaries knock on her door one day, it touches off a quest to. Julia sweeney s monologue of her own experience, letting go of god available on youtube, with suspicious standing is a good listen. When two young mormon missionaries knock on her door one day, it touches off a quest to completely rethink her own beliefs. I was raised catholic as well, and loved the church for the same reasons julia.
Letting go of god is a humorous monologue by julia sweeney chronicling her search for god. Sweeneys third autobiographical monologue is titled letting go of god. Julia sweeney on letting go of god 27 translations dotsub. Letting go of god poses the religious questions almost all of us have had, but with the delightful humor and observations of ms. Julia tells about her surgery and treatment on youtube. Comedian, author, and atheist julia sweeney was raised catholic, with a god who, in her mind, was like a really loving uncle. Again, the words call for reflection and rememberance of who our god is. Finding my religion julia sweeney talks about how she. Letting go of god with our own student ted talks approaching, i really appreciated julia sweeney s presentation on letting go of god.
Somehow, against all common sense, julia is making something funny that has no business being funny. Letting go of god by julia sweeney the venus project. In a naked grab for the new tedxprize, julia sweeney has spent the last day and a half building an ai. An excerpt of this show, letting go of god is the single most popular story weve ever put on our show in over ten years on the air. And not just any part, but the kind of part shes coveted since she decided to relaunch her hollywood career this summer after a decade as a stayathome mom. Julia sweeney cwa speaker series more recently, she has earned the praise of critics with her successful onewoman shows god said ha. What she learns there leads her to new questions, and in search for answers she explores meditation, buddhism and new age gurus, then describes what she learned from the. I feel productive and able to accomplish things at the moment. Julia sweeney was a cast member on saturday night live from 198994, and is best known for the mysteriously androgynous character, its pat. The boxes were not even unpacked in julia sweeney s hollywood home when the call came. Unlike many other atheist comedians takes on religion, this is not an antireligious tirade. Earlier this month, sweeney played nine shows of letting go of god at the ars nova theater in manhattan. Julia sweeney letting go of god sub ita 2008 youtube. Jill sobule letting go of god lyrics genius lyrics.
Julia sweeney conference on world affairs university of. Video showing of julia sweeneys letting go of god meetup. If its not one thing, its your mother book by julia. Its a tour of sweeney s humorous grappling with the big questions. She does such an excellent job of being sincere and using just the right amount of humor. While sweeney is an atheist, this monologue is not intended to destroy religion, it is her personal journey to understanding, which ultimately led her to reject the idea of there being a god. Topeka, home of fred phelps, now has a voice on where there are many active pro god writers. An interview with julia sweeney julia sweeney is an american actress, comedienne, and author who frequently discusses her journey from catholicism to atheism. Julia sweeney tells the story of her own faith transition from catholic to atheists. Julia sweeney says she was a happy catholic girl when, one day, she walked into church and signed up for a biblestudy course.
Hi julia, just want to let you know a topeka, ks atheist group is watching letting go of god tonight. Sharing my mothers gift of faith love and letting go download. What amazed me, and why i suppose i liked it so much, was that it could have been me speaking. Join us as we view julia sweeney s hilarious trip from catholicism to new age thought, buddhism and beyond before accepting the truth of her atheism. Letting go of god legendas 4 legendas download movie and. She has also written and performed in several successful, critically acclaimed onewoman shows, including god said ha. I watched julia sweeney s autobiographical monologue letting go of god the other night on tv. The way she spoke was so captivating and her enthusiasm was so contagious. Julia sweeney talks about why we should all stand up against catholic bishops who want to control our health care decisions.
Annotated captions of julia sweeney on letting go of god in english. Heres five ways to surrender control today and practice letting go and letting god. Sweeney talks with us about the difference performing her show before atheist audiences and audiences of mixed religious beliefs. Julia sweeney letting go of god 12 pl video dailymotion. When two young mormon missionaries knock on julia sweeney s door one day, it touches off a quest to completely rethink her own beliefs, in this excerpt from sweeney s solo show letting go of god. Julia sweeney, a catholic, tells the story of how her faith began to crack after reading a most alarming book.
Annotated captions of julia sweeney on letting go of god in english last modified by time. She also talks about her experiences as a secular parent. She begins in the catholic church, the religion her family raised her in, and takes a bible study class. Letting go of god legendas download movie and tv series. This is a repost of a small clip from the god monologue, the working title of a soontobereleased film version which has been retitled letting go of god.
Julia anne sweeney born october 10, 1959 is an american actress, comedian and author. Pat, as well as her critically acclaimed onepersonshows, god said ha. She was a cast member on saturday night live from 1990 to 1994. Julia sweeney letting go of god streaming vf 4k streaming. You had to get out of them occasionally, those illinois towns with funny names. Oct 25, 2006 photo by cal crary julia sweeneys onewoman show, letting go of god is currently playing at the ars nova theater in new york city until oct. Equally comedic and insightful, letting go of god is sweeneys brilliant onewoman show. Sweeney s skills as a writer and performer trump her lack of directing oomph. So we must remember that he can manage our problems. Pdf when god says no let the man go ebook video dailymotion trust god and let go 20 november 2016.
I watched the swirl of smoke from candles burning while mary looked up, yearning i got confirmed and i confessed. She got a divorce amicable, bought a small bungalow in. I am finally writing this book, something ive threatened to do for so long. Julia sweeney will be our special guest for our donor appreciation dinner on saturday, march 21 by invitation only and for the meet and greet with julia sweeney on sunday, march 22 everyone welcome. A simple question about god snowballs into an epic soul searching session after a pair of mormon missionaries knock on julia sweeney s door and get much more than they ever bargained for. Watched julia sweeney letting go of god on youtube. She begins in the catholic church, the religion her family raised her in, and takes a bible study. Julia sweeney on letting go of god 27 translations.
Letting go of god will have you laughing at parts and crying at others, and above all, will get you to question your belief structure, whatever it is. Nov 14, 2008 letting go of god is a onepersonmonologue by julia sweeney chronicling her search for god. Her recent piece, letting go of god, traces a spiritual journey that takes an unexpected turn toward science and ends with atheism. When two young mormon missionaries knocked on performer julia sweeney s door one day, it put sweeney on a quest to completely rethink. Comedian julia sweeney reflects on religion, her search for god and her eventual nonbelief in this entertaining monologue. Its a tour of sweeneys humorous grappling with the big questions. When two young mormon missionaries knock on julia sweeneys door one day, it touches off a quest to completely rethink her own beliefs, in this excerpt from. Julia sweeney is an american actress, comedian and author best known for her saturday night live career and autobiographical solo shows. It rolls onstage to give a convincing simulacrum of a ted talk until sweeney herself runs out from backstage to chastise the rogue intelligence.