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=== Atomic Symbol ===
=== Atomic Symbol ===
The atomic symbol was developed by the ''[[American Atheists]]'' in 1963 and represents the belief that human progress can best be achieved through the [[scientific method]] and rational, open inquiry. The symbol has not gained wide acceptance due to its association with hazardous nuclear waste, nuclear bombs and hazardous radiation.
The atomic symbol was developed by the ''[[American Atheists]]'' in 1963 and represents the belief that human progress can best be achieved through the [[scientific method]] and rational, open inquiry. The symbol has not gained wide acceptance due to its association with hazardous nuclear waste, nuclear bombs and hazardous radiation.
=== "Empty Set" ===
=== "Empty Set" ===
The empty set symbol, ∅, was originally suggested by Wayne Otero and was derived from a letter in the Norwegian and Danish alphabet. It asserts the idea that there is no God and shows the obvious spiritual emptiness of atheists. A zero is another similar symbol that's been used.
The empty set symbol, ∅, was originally suggested by Wayne Otero and was derived from a letter in the Norwegian and Danish alphabet. It asserts the idea that there is no God and shows the obvious spiritual emptiness of atheists. A zero is another similar symbol that's been used.
[[File:NY-style cheesecake.jpg|thumbnail|260px|right|Given the significant amount of prominent atheists who have weight issues and given the evidence indicating that atheism is a causal factor for obesity (see: Atheism and obesity) cheesecake has been suggested as a symbol for atheism by a contributor to [[Shockofgod]]'s blog.<ref>[http://shockawenow.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-new-symbol-for-atheism.html A new symbol for atheism], post at Shockawenow blog<ref> ]]
[[File:NY-style cheesecake.jpg|thumbnail|265px|right|Given the [[Atheism and obesity|significant number]] of prominent atheists who have weight issues and given the evidence indicating that atheism is a causal factor for obesity (see: [[Atheism and obesity]]), a contributor to [[Shockofgod]]'s blog quipped that cheesecake is an excellent symbol for atheism.<ref>[http://shockawenow.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-new-symbol-for-atheism.html A new symbol for atheism], post at Shockawenow blog</ref> ]]
=== Scarlet Script "A" ===
=== Scarlet Script "A" ===