Atheism’s shocking woman problem: What’s behind the misogyny of Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris?

[Feral Child]

65. I've not attacked anyone.

Thanks for your advice about not spending time contemplating "this", but it's needless advice. I don't bother thinking about it and haven't since I was 9 or 10; ie, about the time I became capable of critical thought.

I didn't come into this discussion to discuss religion; I was interested in the thread because the title had two highly erroneous factors:

1. That there is a "leadership" in Atheism that speaks with authority and
2. the conflation of atheism with misogyny.

I don't know what your belief system is and don't really care. I've addressed you as if speaking to an atheist because I believe that any other belief system is dishonest and I choose to treat you with respect.

I "tolerate" believers by ignoring their beliefs. I cannot, in clear conscience, "respect" those of us that need the comfort of believing in magic. Leaving them with their credulity intact is the best I can do.

As to the ridicule for your kumbayah-ism: Knock yourself out. If you want to reach out in the name of solidarity, that's cool with me. I'll continue to try to ensure solidarity by being parsimonious on the subject.