In the documentary film Religulous, comedian and political commentator Bill Maher travels to different parts of the world to interview people about their religious beliefs. Maher, who is an outspoken atheist, raises critical questions about religion and challenges the beliefs of his interviewees.
Maher talks to a variety of people, from everyday believers to religious leaders, and examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He questions the validity of the Bible and the Quran and argues that religious beliefs are often irrational and harmful.
The film also explores the impact of religion on society, including its effects on politics, war, and social justice. Maher talks to people who have been affected by religious intolerance, including a man who was disowned by his family for being gay and a group of Muslim activists protesting against the Taliban's oppressive regime in Afghanistan.
Throughout the film, Maher uses humor and satire to make his points, often eliciting uncomfortable reactions from his interviewees. Religulous has been criticized by some for being one-sided and disrespectful to people's religious beliefs, while others have praised it for its thought-provoking insights into the role of religion in our lives and society.