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*[[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]]
*[[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]]
== Atheism and the appeal to ridicule fallacy ==
The [[Appeal to ridicule|appeal to ridicule]] fallacy, also known as the appeal to mockery and the horse laugh, is a [[logical fallacy|fallacy of relevance]]. It consists of mocking an opposing argument rather than considering it on the merits.
Historically, atheists have significantly used mockery rather than reason, to gain adherents (see: [[Atheism and mockery]]).
== Militant atheism, arrogance and religious freedom ==
== Militant atheism, arrogance and religious freedom ==