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What makes New Atheism new?
New Atheism advocates the view that superstition, religion and irrationalism should not simply be tolerated. Instead, they should be countered, criticized, and challenged by rational argument, especially when they exert undue influence, such as in government, education, and politics.
Is atheism a new concept?
Atheism is not a modern invention from the western Enlightenment, but actually dates back to the ancient world, according to a new book by a Cambridge academic – which challenges the assumption that humanity is naturally predisposed to believe in gods.
Who is an atheist celebrity?
No Faith, No Problem! The 21 Most Famous Celebrity Atheists
- George Clooney. Source: Getty.
- Brad Pitt. Source: Getty.
- Angelina Jolie. Source: Getty.
- Johnny Depp. Source: Getty.
- Daniel Radcliffe. Source: Getty.
- Kailyn Lowry. Source: Getty.
- Jenelle Evans. Source: Getty.
- Hugh Hefner. Source: Getty.
Is Brennan Manning still alive?
Deceased (1934–2013)
Brennan Manning/Living or Deceased
Who are the new atheists?
The New Atheists The New Atheists are authors of early twenty-first century books promoting atheism. These authors include Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens.
A standard observation is that New Atheist authors exhibit an unusually high level of confidence in their views. Reviewers have noted that these authors tend to be motivated by a sense of moral concern and even outrage about the effects of religious beliefs on the global scene.
How do New Atheists use the Natural Sciences in their arguments?
The New Atheists make substantial use of the natural sciences in both their criticisms of theistic belief and in their proposed explanations of its origin and evolution. They draw on science for recommended alternatives to religion.
How is New Atheism politically engaged?
Politics. New Atheism is politically engaged in a variety of ways. These include campaigns to draw attention to the biased privileged position religion has and to reduce the influence of religion in the public sphere, attempts to promote cultural change (centering, in the United States, on the mainstream acceptance of atheism),…