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[[Gary Demar]] commenting on the abrasiveness and incivility of [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution|evolutionist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] quotes Dawkins declaring:
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Richard Dawkins has a reputation for being an aggressive and angry man (see: [[Richard Dawkins and anger]]).
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Atheist author and [[sociology]] professor Phil Zuckerman said of [[Richard Dawkins]]: "He is smug, condescending and emits an unpleasant disdainfulness. He doesn’t ever seem to acknowledge the good aspects of religion, only the bad. In that sense, I think he doesn’t help atheism in the PR department."<ref>[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/58271839-80/dawkins-atheism-atheist-rape.html.csp  Richard Dawkins: Atheism’s asset or liability?] By KIMBERLY WINSTON, ''Religion News Service''</ref> See also: [[Elevatorgate]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]]
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[[Gary Demar]] commenting on the abrasiveness and incivility of [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution|evolutionist]] Richard Dawkins quotes Dawkins declaring:
 
{{cquote|It is absolutely safe to say that if you meet somebody who claims not to believe in [[theory of evolution|evolution]], that person is ignorant, stupid or insane (or wicked, but I'd rather not consider that).<ref>http://www.americanvision.org/articlearchive/08-16-06.asp</ref>}}  
 
{{cquote|It is absolutely safe to say that if you meet somebody who claims not to believe in [[theory of evolution|evolution]], that person is ignorant, stupid or insane (or wicked, but I'd rather not consider that).<ref>http://www.americanvision.org/articlearchive/08-16-06.asp</ref>}}  
  
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A great irony of Richard Dawkins' alleged fierceness is that Dawkins has established [[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates|a reputation for avoiding debates with his strongest opponents]] which is something the [[Liberal bias|liberal media]] often fails to report.
 
A great irony of Richard Dawkins' alleged fierceness is that Dawkins has established [[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates|a reputation for avoiding debates with his strongest opponents]] which is something the [[Liberal bias|liberal media]] often fails to report.
  
In February of 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported Richard Dawkins was embroiled "in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html</ref> Given that ''Wired Magazine'' and [[Vox Day]] declared for [[Atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women| various reasons that atheists tend to be quarrelsome, socially challenged men]], it is not surprising the online dispute was bitter. In September of 2010, Richard Dawkins became nasty towards a woman in an audience he spoke before (see also: [[Women's views of Richard Dawkins]]).<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/richard-dawkins-i-never-meet-people-who-disagree-with-me-2080451.html</ref>
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In February of 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported Richard Dawkins was embroiled "in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html</ref> In September of 2010, Richard Dawkins became nasty towards a woman in an audience he spoke before (see also: [[Richard Dawkins and women]]).<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/richard-dawkins-i-never-meet-people-who-disagree-with-me-2080451.html</ref>
  
 
In addition, Richard Dawkins appears to have had struggles maintaining marital harmony in his life and [http://www.conservapedia.com/Richard_Dawkins#Biography_of_Richard_Dawkins two of his marriages ended in divorce.]
 
In addition, Richard Dawkins appears to have had struggles maintaining marital harmony in his life and [http://www.conservapedia.com/Richard_Dawkins#Biography_of_Richard_Dawkins two of his marriages ended in divorce.]
   
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== Richard Dawkins' behavior towards a Muslim journalist ==
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''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]]
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On December 28, 2015, the ''Daily Express'' reported about Dawkins:
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{{cquote|The furious academic walked out of an interview when a Muslim journalist confirmed he personally believed the prophet [[Muhammad]] flew to heaven on a winged horse.
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Dawkins, 74, author of best-seller The God Delusion, told the New Statesmen's Emad Ahmed that his belief was "pathetic" before angrily storming off.<ref>['Pathetic': Richard Dawkins in extraordinary outburst against Islam] by Jason Taylor, ''Daily Express'', December 28, 2015</ref>}}  
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Ryan Kerney wrote at ''New Republic'' concerning Dawkins' behavior towards Emad Ahmed: "Richard Dawkins is just as rude in person as he is on Twitter, apparently."<ref>[Richard Dawkins is just as rude in person as he is on Twitter, apparently], ''New Republic'', 2015</ref>
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== Richard Dawkins' doctors advise him to avoid controversies ==
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''See also:'' [[Atheism and health]]
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On February 13, 2015, Richard Dawkins gave an update about his minor [[stroke]]. Dawkins' doctors says he needs to avoid controversies due to his chronic high blood pressure.<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref>
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Prior to his stroke, Dawkins says his fellow liberal agnostics/atheists gave him a difficult time due to a controversy about his Twitter post relating to [[feminism|feminists]] and Muslims. As a result of the controversy,  Dawkins was disinvited to a skeptic conference and this was very upsetting to him (See: [[Richard Dawkins and women#Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference|Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference]]).<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> 
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In recent times Dawkins has been embroiled in a number of controversies involving the topics of [[feminism]]/[[Islam]] and he has faced a significant amount of criticism from his fellow [[Philosophical skepticism|skeptics]]/liberals (see: [[Richard Dawkins and women]] and [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]]).
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Debates raged over praying for Richard Dawkins health after his stroke.<ref>[http://www.charismanews.com/world/55133-debate-rages-over-praying-for-atheist-richard-dawkins-after-stroke Debate rages over praying for atheist Richard Dawkins after stroke]</ref><ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/richard-dawkins-church-of-england-deny-trolling-biologist-by-sending-prayers-following-minor-stroke-a6871966.html Richard Dawkins: Church of England denies 'trolling' biologist by sending 'prayers' following minor stroke]</ref>
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*[[Essay: Atheists say the darnedest things!|Atheists say the darnedest things!]] - [[satire]]
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*[[Atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women]]
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*[[Richard Dawkins and women]]
*[[Women's views of Richard Dawkins]]
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*[[Atheism and mockery]]
*[[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates]]
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*[[Richard Dawkins and pseudoscience]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins and pseudoscience]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins' commentary on Adolf Hitler]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins' commentary on Adolf Hitler]]
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*[[Errors of Richard Dawkins]]
 
*[[Atheist bullying]]
 
*[[Atheist bullying]]
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*[[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles"]]
 
*[[Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles"]]
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*[[Essay: Atheists say the darnedest things!|Atheists say the darnedest things!]] - [[satire]]
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Satire:
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*[[Essay: Anger and chronic high blood pressure: Richard Dawkins vs. the Amish]]
  
 
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Revision as of 02:02, February 18, 2016

Richard Dawkins has a reputation for being an aggressive and angry man (see: Richard Dawkins and anger).

Atheist author and sociology professor Phil Zuckerman said of Richard Dawkins: "He is smug, condescending and emits an unpleasant disdainfulness. He doesn’t ever seem to acknowledge the good aspects of religion, only the bad. In that sense, I think he doesn’t help atheism in the PR department."[1] See also: Elevatorgate and Atheism and arrogance and Atheism and social skills

Gary Demar commenting on the abrasiveness and incivility of atheist and evolutionist Richard Dawkins quotes Dawkins declaring:

It is absolutely safe to say that if you meet somebody who claims not to believe in evolution, that person is ignorant, stupid or insane (or wicked, but I'd rather not consider that).[2]

Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. has echoed Mr. Demar's estimation of Richard Dawkins:

His aggressiveness and abrasiveness have now prompted some of his fellow defenders of evolution to wonder if he is doing their cause more harm than good.

The September 2005 issue of Discover magazine features an article that raises this very question. In "Darwin's Rottweiler," author Stephen S. Hall suggests that Dawkins is simply "far too fierce."....

Dawkins admits that he just may be "a bit of a loose canon." In reality, that is a significant understatement. [3]

A great irony of Richard Dawkins' alleged fierceness is that Dawkins has established a reputation for avoiding debates with his strongest opponents which is something the liberal media often fails to report.

In February of 2010, the news organization The Telegraph reported Richard Dawkins was embroiled "in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."[4] In September of 2010, Richard Dawkins became nasty towards a woman in an audience he spoke before (see also: Richard Dawkins and women).[5]

In addition, Richard Dawkins appears to have had struggles maintaining marital harmony in his life and two of his marriages ended in divorce.

Richard Dawkins' behavior towards a Muslim journalist

See also: Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations

On December 28, 2015, the Daily Express reported about Dawkins:

The furious academic walked out of an interview when a Muslim journalist confirmed he personally believed the prophet Muhammad flew to heaven on a winged horse.

Dawkins, 74, author of best-seller The God Delusion, told the New Statesmen's Emad Ahmed that his belief was "pathetic" before angrily storming off.[6]

Ryan Kerney wrote at New Republic concerning Dawkins' behavior towards Emad Ahmed: "Richard Dawkins is just as rude in person as he is on Twitter, apparently."[7]

Richard Dawkins' doctors advise him to avoid controversies

See also: Atheism and health

On February 13, 2015, Richard Dawkins gave an update about his minor stroke. Dawkins' doctors says he needs to avoid controversies due to his chronic high blood pressure.[8]

Prior to his stroke, Dawkins says his fellow liberal agnostics/atheists gave him a difficult time due to a controversy about his Twitter post relating to feminists and Muslims. As a result of the controversy, Dawkins was disinvited to a skeptic conference and this was very upsetting to him (See: Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference).[9]

In recent times Dawkins has been embroiled in a number of controversies involving the topics of feminism/Islam and he has faced a significant amount of criticism from his fellow skeptics/liberals (see: Richard Dawkins and women and Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations).

Debates raged over praying for Richard Dawkins health after his stroke.[10][11]

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