Facing Up to Atheism’s MRA Problem

[cbayer]

44. I agree, it is no different than what you can find pretty much everywhere.

That's not the issue. One of the biggest and most justified criticisms that many involved in organized atheist groups is aimed at the sexism and outright misogyny found in many religious groups.

This seems to me to create an opportunity to show that it doesn't have to be that way and to take an active stance against it within the atheist organizations and the community at large.

There has been a rather consistent and often strident denial of it's existence within the community.

Pointing out that "they do it too and they are even worse" doesn't address the problem at all.

This particular group need to be shunned at the very least and openly defied at best.

This isn't about bashing atheists or the groups that represent them. It's about seizing the opportunity to set a better example.

I really don't see how that's offensive, but I'm willing to listen to why you perceive it as such.