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**7kitthuptarill** · 03-14-2012, 12:12 PM

I didn't knew that there are "New Atheists".

But well, Theists and Atheists are stuck and deluded by the same issue: god.

New Atheism refers to to the ideas of various 21st century thinkers who argue that "religion should not simply be tolerated but should be countered, criticized, and exposed by rational argument wherever its influence arises." Dawkins, Dennet, Harris, Hitchens are among the most prominent of the New Atheists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_atheist

As to the issue of God, I'm agnostic and I don't really worry about it, but I will admit I tend to take a turn towards "New Atheism" when I encounter people advocating public policy based on their religious beliefs. I strongly oppose forcing their religion on others via the power of the State.

03-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#19
7kitthuptarill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	I didn't knew that there are "New Atheists". But well, Theists and Atheists are stuck and deluded by the same issue: god. New Atheism refers to to the ideas of various 21st century thinkers who argue that "religion should not simply be tolerated but should be countered, criticized, and exposed by rational argument wherever its influence arises." Dawkins, Dennet, Harris, Hitchens are among the most prominent of the New Atheists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_atheist As to the issue of God, I'm agnostic and I don't really worry about it, but I will admit I tend to take a turn towards "New Atheism" when I encounter people advocating public policy based on their religious beliefs. I strongly oppose forcing their religion on others via the power of the State.
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