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== Elevatorgate, New Atheism/anti-theism, social science data and negative personality traits ==
== Elevatorgate, New Atheism/anti-theism, social science data and negative personality traits ==
Richard Dawkins is a founder of New Atheism which is a [[militant atheism|militant form of atheism]] often criticized for its anti-[[theism]]. In addition, Rebecca Watson is allied with the New Atheist [[PZ Myers]].
Richard Dawkins is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement which is a [[militant atheism|militant form of atheism]] often criticized for its anti-[[theism]]. In addition, Rebecca Watson is allied with the New Atheist [[PZ Myers]].
Social science research indicates that anti-theists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger. Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence]]
Social science research indicates that anti-theists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger. Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence]]