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PZ Myers wrote: "But see, this is why the atheist movement can’t have leaders. The [[Atheism and leadership|ones we’ve got]], informally, all seem to think they’re like gods and popes, infallible and unquestionable, and that normal, healthy, productive criticism within the movement is all a conspiracy to dethrone them."<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2013/01/16/the-delicate-ego-of-mr-michael-shermer/ The delicate ego of Mr Michael Shermer] by [[PZ Myers]], 16 January 2013</ref>

PZ Myers wrote: "But see, this is why the atheist movement can’t have leaders. The [[Atheism and leadership|ones we’ve got]], informally, all seem to think they’re like gods and popes, infallible and unquestionable, and that normal, healthy, productive criticism within the movement is all a conspiracy to dethrone them."<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2013/01/16/the-delicate-ego-of-mr-michael-shermer/ The delicate ego of Mr Michael Shermer] by [[PZ Myers]], 16 January 2013</ref>

== Atheism and prosperity leading to arrogance ==

== Prosperity leading to arrogance and atheism ==

Although the [[United States]] with its tradition of religious freedom and a strong work ethic has experienced high levels of prosperity and religiosity, often prosperity is inversely proportional to religious belief due to men's arrogance when they become wealthier. <ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-inevitable-decline-of-atheism.html The inevitable decline of atheism] by [[Vox Day]]</ref><ref>[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/does-atheism-thrive-on-economic.html Does atheism thrive on economic prosperity? Does religion prosper when people are desperate and ignorant?]</ref>  [[Vox Day]] has pointed out that arrogant and godless nations have often eventually experienced significant hardships.<ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-inevitable-decline-of-atheism.html The inevitable decline of atheism] by [[Vox Day]]</ref> See also:  [[Atheism and sloth|Atheism and lower economic productivity]])

Although the [[United States]] with its tradition of religious freedom and a strong work ethic has experienced high levels of prosperity and religiosity, often prosperity is inversely proportional to religious belief due to men's arrogance when they become wealthier. <ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-inevitable-decline-of-atheism.html The inevitable decline of atheism] by [[Vox Day]]</ref><ref>[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/does-atheism-thrive-on-economic.html Does atheism thrive on economic prosperity? Does religion prosper when people are desperate and ignorant?]</ref>  [[Vox Day]] has pointed out that arrogant and godless nations have often eventually experienced significant hardships.<ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-inevitable-decline-of-atheism.html The inevitable decline of atheism] by [[Vox Day]]</ref> See also:  [[Atheism and sloth|Atheism and lower economic productivity]])