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Religulous is a 2008 American documentary film written by and starring comedian Bill Maher and directed byLarry Charles. The title of the film is a portmanteau derived from the words “religion” and “ridiculous”. The documentary examines and mocks organized religion and religious belief.
A range of views on various world religions is explored as Bill Maher travels to numerous religious destinations includingJerusalem, the Vatican, and Salt Lake City, interviewing believers from a variety of backgrounds and groups. These include a former member of Jews for Jesus, Christians, Muslims, former Mormons, and Hasidic Jews. Maher travels to Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, where he “preaches” Scientology beliefs.
Maher also takes a tour around Creation Museum and The Holy Land Experience.
