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:''See: [[Atheism and morality]]'' and [[Moral failings of the atheist community|List of the moral failings of the atheist community]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]  

:''See: [[Atheism and morality]]'' and [[Moral failings of the atheist community|List of the moral failings of the atheist community]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]  

The [[Barna Group]] found regarding [[Atheism and Morality|atheism and morality]] that those who hold to the worldviews of atheism or agnosticism in America were more likely, than theists in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable:  [[Illegal drugs|illegal drug use]]; excessive [[Atheism and alcoholism|drinking]]; sexual relationships outside of marriage; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; [[Profanity|obscene]] language; [[gambling]]; [[pornography]] and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/[[bisexuality]].<ref>[http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard "Practical outcomes replace biblical principles as the moral standard"] (September 10, 2001).  Barna Update.  Retrieved on July 19, 2014.</ref> Given the [[Homosexuality and health|many diseases associated with homosexuality]], the [[Bible|biblical]] prohibition against [[homosexuality]] is quite arguably one of the many example where the Bible exhibited knowledge [http://creationwiki.org/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge that was ahead of its time].  See also: [[Atheism and child pornography]]

The [[Barna Group]] found regarding [[Atheism and Morality|atheism and morality]] that those who hold to the worldviews of atheism or agnosticism in America were more likely, than theists in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable:  [[Illegal drugs|illegal drug use]]; excessive [[Atheism and alcoholism|drinking]]; sexual relationships outside of marriage; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; [[Profanity|obscene]] language; [[gambling]]; [[pornography]] and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/[[bisexuality]].<ref>[http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard "Practical outcomes replace biblical principles as the moral standard"] (September 10, 2001).  Barna Update.  Retrieved on July 19, 2014.</ref> Given the [[Homosexuality and health|many diseases associated with homosexuality]], the [[Bible|biblical]] prohibition against [[homosexuality]] is quite arguably one of the many example where the Bible exhibited knowledge [http://creationwiki.org/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge that was ahead of its time].  See also: [[Atheism and child pornography]]

The pornographer [[Hugh Hefner]] is an atheist.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/02/23/10_celebs_you_didnt_know_were_atheists_partner/ 10 celebs you didn't know were atheists], ''Salon'' 2-23-2010</ref> The pornographer [[Larry Flynt]] is  an atheist.<ref>Flynt writes, "I have left my religious conversion behind and settled into a comfortable state of atheism": see the epilogue of Flynt and Ross</ref><ref>"I am not saying he don't believe in God. I am just saying I don't believe in God. That puts me at odds with him." ''[http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9701/11/falwell.v.flynt/lkl.00.html Larry King Live]'', January 10, 1996</ref>

The pornographer [[Hugh Hefner]] is an atheist.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/02/23/10_celebs_you_didnt_know_were_atheists_partner/ 10 celebs you didn't know were atheists], ''Salon'' 2-23-2010</ref> The pornographer [[Larry Flynt]] is  an atheist.<ref>Flynt writes, "I have left my religious conversion behind and settled into a comfortable state of atheism": see the epilogue of Flynt and Ross</ref><ref>"I am not saying he don't believe in God. I am just saying I don't believe in God. That puts me at odds with him." ''[http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9701/11/falwell.v.flynt/lkl.00.html Larry King Live]'', January 10, 1996</ref>

=== Atheism and child pornography ===

=== Atheism and child pornography ===

In 2014, atheistic [[Japan]] was the world's largest producer and consumer of child [[pornography]].<ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/03/japan-s-kiddie-porn-empire-bye-bye.html Japan's Kiddie Porn Empire: Bye-Bye?] by Jake Adelstein and Angela Eriko Kubo, 06/03/14</ref><ref>[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> In a 2008 interview with former Pokémon anime storyboard director Masamitsu Hidaka, the latter admitted that the production staff constantly switches out the girls specifically for eyecandy purposes, with the girls in the show being 10 years old.<ref>http://pokebeach.com/2008/07/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points</ref>

In 2014, atheistic [[Japan]] was the world's largest producer and consumer of child [[pornography]].<ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/03/japan-s-kiddie-porn-empire-bye-bye.html Japan's Kiddie Porn Empire: Bye-Bye?] by Jake Adelstein and Angela Eriko Kubo, 06/03/14</ref><ref>[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> In a 2008 interview with former Pokémon anime storyboard director Masamitsu Hidaka, the latter admitted that the production staff constantly switches out the girls specifically for eyecandy purposes, with the girls in the show being 10 years old.<ref>http://pokebeach.com/2008/07/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points</ref>

==== Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA ====

=== Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA ===

 

[[Image:Harry Hay.jpg|thumbnail|150px|Many consider atheist [[Harry Hay]] to be the founder of the American [[homosexuality|homosexual]] movement.]]

[[Image:Harry Hay.jpg|thumbnail|150px|Many consider atheist [[Harry Hay]] to be the founder of the American [[homosexuality|homosexual]] movement.]]

In 2014, atheistic [[Japan]] was the world's largest producer and consumer of child [[pornography]].<ref>Multiple references:

In 2014, atheistic [[Japan]] was the world's largest producer and consumer of child [[pornography]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Adelstein, Jake and Kubo, Angela Eriko (June 3, 2014). [http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/03/japan-s-kiddie-porn-empire-bye-bye.html "Japan's kiddie porn empire: bye-bye?"] The Daily Beast.  Retrieved on September 10, 2014.

*Adelstein, Jake and Kubo, Angela Eriko (June 3, 2014). [http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/03/japan-s-kiddie-porn-empire-bye-bye.html "Japan's kiddie porn empire: bye-bye?"] The Daily Beast.  Retrieved on September 10, 2014.

=== Immorality of prominent atheists ===

=== Immorality of prominent atheists ===

[[James Randi]] is a leader within the atheist community. Brian Thompson, former James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) Outreach Coordinator, wrote:

[[James Randi]] is a leader within the atheist community. Brian Thompson, former James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) Outreach Coordinator, wrote: