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Jacques Rousseau wrote in the ''Daily Maverick'': "[[Elevatorgate]]..has resulted in three weeks of infighting in the secular community. Some might observe that we indulge in these squabbles fairly frequently."<ref>[http://dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2011-07-13-sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones-but-words-can-rip-my-soul Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can rip my soul]</ref> An ex-atheist wrote: "As an Atheist for 40 years, I noticed that there is not just a wide variety of [[Atheism|Atheist]] positions, but there exists an actual battle between certain Atheist factions."<ref>[http://www.atheism-analyzed.net/The%20Reasoning%20Atheist.htm Atheism Analyzed]</ref>
Jacques Rousseau wrote in the ''Daily Maverick'': "[[Elevatorgate]]..has resulted in three weeks of infighting in the secular community. Some might observe that we indulge in these squabbles fairly frequently."<ref>[http://dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2011-07-13-sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones-but-words-can-rip-my-soul Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can rip my soul]</ref> An ex-atheist wrote: "As an Atheist for 40 years, I noticed that there is not just a wide variety of [[Atheism|Atheist]] positions, but there exists an actual battle between certain Atheist factions."<ref>[http://www.atheism-analyzed.net/The%20Reasoning%20Atheist.htm Atheism Analyzed]</ref>
== Testimony of Blair Scott about atheist infighting ==
[[Blair Scott]] serves on the [[American Atheists]] board of directors.<ref>http://www.atheists.org/about/Board_of_Directors</ref> Mr. Scott formerly served as a State Director for the [[American Atheists]] organization in the state of [[Alabama]]. On December 1, 2012 he quit his post as a director of outreach for the American Atheist due to infighting within the American atheist movement (see: [[Atheist factions]]).
Mr. Blair wrote:
{{cquote|I have spent the last week mulling over what I want to do at this point in the movement. I’m tired of the in-fighting: at every level. I am especially tired of allowing myself to get sucked into it and engaging in the very behavior that is irritating..me.<ref>[http://news.atheists.org/2012/12/01/an-open-letter-from-blair-scott/ An Open Letter from Blair Scott]</ref>}}
== One of the causes of atheist infighting ==
One of the reasons for the disharmony within the atheist community is the inability of most atheists to keep together for a uniform belief. While there are differences within other religions, such as Christianity, other religions' adherents all share a common belief. In the case of [[Christianity]], some of the basic beliefs Christians share is the deity of [[Jesus Christ]], the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] and the [[trinity]]. However, atheists are unable to even create a coherent definition of their beliefs <ref>http://atheism.about.com/od/definitionofatheism/Definition_of_Atheism_Dictionaries_Atheists_Others_Define_Atheism.htm</ref>.
One of the reasons for the disharmony within the atheist community is the inability of most atheists to keep together for a uniform belief. While there are differences within other religions, such as Christianity, other religions' adherents all share a common belief. In the case of [[Christianity]], some of the basic beliefs Christians share is the deity of [[Jesus Christ]], the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] and the [[trinity]]. However, atheists are unable to even create a coherent definition of their beliefs <ref>http://atheism.about.com/od/definitionofatheism/Definition_of_Atheism_Dictionaries_Atheists_Others_Define_Atheism.htm</ref>.
=== Rebecca Watson response to Thunderf00t and his fans ===
=== Rebecca Watson response to Thunderf00t and his fans ===
''See also:'' [[Rebecca Watson and Thunderf00t factions of atheism]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and women]] and [[Rebecca Watson and Thunderf00t factions of atheism]]
On July 1, 2012 [[Rebecca Watson]] wrote post [[Elevatorgate]] controversy:
On July 1, 2012 [[Rebecca Watson]] wrote post [[Elevatorgate]] controversy:
I debated whether or not to write about this because the recent insults about Skepchick have been so self-evidently ignorant and wrong that I felt it would look like we were picking on tiny, angry babies. And no one likes to see that. I’m relenting only because the sheer amount and absurdity of the insults have reached a level that cannot be ignored, like a large mob of angry babies brandishing pacifiers and blankies as weapons.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2012/07/hot-gossip-were-all-burqa-wearing-nazis/ Hot Gossip: We’re All Burqa-wearing Nazis]</ref>}}
I debated whether or not to write about this because the recent insults about Skepchick have been so self-evidently ignorant and wrong that I felt it would look like we were picking on tiny, angry babies. And no one likes to see that. I’m relenting only because the sheer amount and absurdity of the insults have reached a level that cannot be ignored, like a large mob of angry babies brandishing pacifiers and blankies as weapons.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2012/07/hot-gossip-were-all-burqa-wearing-nazis/ Hot Gossip: We’re All Burqa-wearing Nazis]</ref>}}
=== Rebecca Watson declares she gets regular rape threats post Elevatorgate ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and rape]]
Rebecca Watson claimed:
{{cquote|Hundreds of atheists have informed me that either they wanted to rape me, someone should rape me so that I will loosen up or that no one would ever rape me because I am so ugly".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1mLHdTsmPc PZ Myers and the Art of Shameless Dishonesty]</ref>}}
In addition, Watson declared: "It get regular rape threats. I get regular rape and murder threats".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96FtpDLi_Vw FreeThoughtBlogs and PZ Myers]</ref>
For more information please see: [[Atheism and rape]]
== Lack of sound leadership ==
== Lack of sound leadership ==
*[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/atheism-is-rudderless-and-unseaworthy.html Atheism is rudderless and unseaworthy]
*[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/atheism-is-rudderless-and-unseaworthy.html Atheism is rudderless and unseaworthy]
== Decline of atheism and the explosive growth of global Christianity ==
== Global decline of atheism and the explosive growth of global Christianity ==
[[File:Hong Kong Christians at Gateway Camp.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hong Kong]] Christians at Gateway Camp. In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western World Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See: [[Global Christianity]]
[[File:Hong Kong Christians at Gateway Camp.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hong Kong]] Christians at Gateway Camp. In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western World Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See: [[Global Christianity]]
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*[[Atheism and beliefs]]
*[[Atheism and beliefs]]
*[[Atheist Population]]
*[[Atheist Population]]
*[[Atheism and mental health]]
*[[Atheism and depression]]
*[[Atheism and suicide]]
*[[Atheism and mass murder]]
*[[Atheism and mass murder]]
*[[Atheism and bestiality]]
*[[Atheism and bestiality]]
*[[Essay: Atheism: A house divided and in global decline|Atheism: A house divided and in global decline]]
*[[Essay: Atheism: A house divided and in global decline|Atheism: A house divided and in global decline]]
*[[Essay: Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?|Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?]]
*[[Essay: Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?|Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?]]
*[[Essay: Misfortune sparks the turbocharging of creation evangelism|Misfortune sparks the turbocharging of creation evangelism]]
*[[Essay: Misfortune sparks the turbocharging of creation evangelism|Misfortune sparks the turbocharging of creation evangelism]]