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**ethigSmimbine** · 03-15-2012, 01:51 AM

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

Thanks for the information WW

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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. Yes... I really have never felt interest in God, "God like" issues or metaphysical speculation.

And, of course, religions are always in the risk of getting into many different oppressive aspects. Some of them very subtle and others more evident.

03-15-2012, 01:51 AM	#20
ethigSmimbine Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	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 Thanks for the information WW . 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. Yes... I really have never felt interest in God, "God like" issues or metaphysical speculation. And, of course, religions are always in the risk of getting into many different oppressive aspects. Some of them very subtle and others more evident.
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