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DavidDvorkin

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16. I like the avatar because it denotes atheism

Wed Oct 8, 2014, 11:13 AM

Oct 2014

not some branch of same.

As far as I can see its use is spreading among atheists, without regard to the "new" label.

I'd like to know who the atheists are who consider certain public figures to be their spokesmen. As for me, if Dawkins, et. al. say something I agree with, then they speak for me. If they say something I don't agree with, then they don't.

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New Atheism: Is It Dead or an Idea Worth Saving? [View all] rug Oct 2014 OP

As an Atheist, I find little value in crusading against religion. Maedhros Oct 2014 #1

i agree. everyone has the right DesertFlower Oct 2014 #5

yes they "have a right" until it infringes on my human rights as a gay man. m-lekktor Oct 2014 #7

I am curious where you have run into these kinds of people. cbayer Oct 2014 #9

Can't say as I've specifically seen that, but I have seen someone here in this folder stand up with AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #28

Yes, that's exactly what he was saying in both cases. cbayer Oct 2014 #40

Not sure where I said you disgust me, specifically, but a break probably for the best, regardless. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #41

Really? Unlike the garbage you are pulling out of context cbayer Oct 2014 #43

That specific post was almost a month ago. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #44

And that IS what he said. Whether he meant it, might be another matter, but he said it. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #42

I think you represent most atheists. cbayer Oct 2014 #8

Ain't that the truth. Starboard Tack Oct 2014 #13

I haven't figured out what the definition of "new atheist" is from the article. Manifestor_of_Light Oct 2014 #2

There is a consensus. rug Oct 2014 #3

Wikipedia? phil89 Oct 2014 #54

Excellent. rug Oct 2014 #56

This guy is a real snooze. immoderate Oct 2014 #4

I don't think it's dead at all, just in need of some fresh leadership. cbayer Oct 2014 #6

First, there is no such thing as a new atheist DavidDvorkin Oct 2014 #10

So should there be different terms for active versus passive atheists? cbayer Oct 2014 #11

No more than there should be special terms for any active vs. passive people DavidDvorkin Oct 2014 #12

Nothing new has been said about atheism since Athens. rug Oct 2014 #14

Well, I would say 'gaining ground'. Particularly in Europe. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #17

"Gaining ground" adds nothing to the concept of atheism. rug Oct 2014 #19

What happens to philosophies with no adherents? AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #20

That's not the case. rug Oct 2014 #22

Says you. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #23

You're talking rhetoric, not substance. rug Oct 2014 #24

hardly. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #25

Says you. rug Oct 2014 #26

Yes, yes I do. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #29

That's one vote. rug Oct 2014 #31

Let's put it another way. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #34

I don't think it held any merit 400 years ago. rug Oct 2014 #35

And yet, people still find it in use. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #37

People still find Adam Smith useful in economic analysis. rug Oct 2014 #45

True that. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #47

I agree that they don't speak for the great majority of atheists, but cbayer Oct 2014 #15

I like the avatar because it denotes atheism DavidDvorkin Oct 2014 #16

It's an 'out' campaign actually. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #18

Yes. DavidDvorkin Oct 2014 #21

Exactly right!! haikugal Oct 2014 #51

More SILLY nonsense .... Trajan Oct 2014 #27

I've noticed that frequently recurring theme is promoted by a couple of people here. procon Oct 2014 #30

What "confused folks"? rug Oct 2014 #32

Which confused couple of folks who display intolerance towards atheists are you cbayer Oct 2014 #33

Ah... right on cue. procon Oct 2014 #36

Right on cue for what? cbayer Oct 2014 #38

By the way, this reply is actually to yourself, so it's hard to know who exactly cbayer Oct 2014 #39

He didn't 'respond' Trajan Oct 2014 #48

Lol, the critical words of an atheist shot like an arrow into my presumed soul. cbayer Oct 2014 #49

Swift reaction, wasn't it. You might also notice up thread that certain parties are monitoring AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #46

Sorry, I recognize nothing objective in that internal monologue you for some reason must post. rug Oct 2014 #50

Look at your focus now. procon Oct 2014 #52

I ask you again what it is that you consider anti-ahteist themes? cbayer Oct 2014 #53

It's not a matter of "belief", procon Oct 2014 #57

Sure it is a matter of belief. cbayer Oct 2014 #59

Your post is full of assumptions that stem from your mind, not reality. rug Oct 2014 #55

Quite the contrary, procon Oct 2014 #58

Lol, "angry outburst." In your mind. rug Oct 2014 #60