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Richard Dawkins and anger (view source)
Revision as of 02:27, February 16, 2016
, 02:27, February 16, 2016→Richard Dawkins and anger about the Christian doctrine of atonement through Jesus Christ
At YouTube there is a video where Richard Dawkins gets very angry about the Christian doctrine of the [[Atonement|atoning]] work of [[Jesus Christ]] on the cross: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ORcs8FKk8 Richard Dawkins gets angry]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zyq06GvOQ8 RICHARD DAWKINS: Is The Bible Still Relevant Today - THE BIG QUESTIONS]</ref>
At YouTube there is a video where Richard Dawkins gets very angry about the Christian doctrine of the [[Atonement|atoning]] work of [[Jesus Christ]] on the cross: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ORcs8FKk8 Richard Dawkins gets angry]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zyq06GvOQ8 RICHARD DAWKINS: Is The Bible Still Relevant Today - THE BIG QUESTIONS]</ref>
== Richard Dawkins, chronic high blood pressure and his doctors medical advice ==
''See also:'' [[New Atheism leaders and unhealthy lifestyles]]
According to Glenn Gandelman, MD, "A recent study indicates that angry men have higher blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease.<ref>[http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/88/15332/high/ Anger, Stress and High Blood Pressure], Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH</ref>
As a result of the controversy relating to a Dawkins Twitter post about [[feminism]]/[[Islam]], Dawkins was disinvited to speak at the 2016 Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism (See: [[Richard Dawkins and women#Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference|Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference]]).<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref>
Dawkins said he was very upset about being disinvited to the conference.<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> After his disinvitation, Dawkins gave some news about his health condition after suffering a minor stroke and he mentioned that his doctors advised avoiding controversies due to his chronic high blood pressure.<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> In recent times Dawkins has been embroiled in a number of controversies involving the topics of [[feminism]]/[[Islam]] and he has faced a significant amount of criticism from his fellow [[Philosophical skepticism|skeptics]]/liberals (see: [[Richard Dawkins and women]] and [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]]).
[[File:Hemant Mehta.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hemant Mehta]] ]]
Atheist [[Hemant Mehta]] reported about Dawkins' stroke and Dawkins' report that he had been once again invited to the conference:
{{cquote|It was the result of stress-related higher blood pressure, which he says he may have had as a result of recent controversy, including being booted from the NECSS conference. He added, however, that on February 5, he received a letter from conference organizers apologizing for disinviting him and asking him back to the conference.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/02/14/richard-dawkins-gives-update-on-his-health-in-audio-message/ Richard Dawkins Gives Update on His Health in Audio Message]</ref>}}
''The Guardian'' reported that Dawkins is expected to have a full recovery or near full recovery from his stroke.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/feb/12/richard-dawkins-has-stroke-on-eve-of-australia-and-new-zealand-tour Richard Dawkins stroke forces delay of Australia and New Zealand tour], ''The Guardian'', February 11, 2016</ref>
== Anger of Richard Dawkins towards Rebecca Watson post Elevatorgate ==
== Anger of Richard Dawkins towards Rebecca Watson post Elevatorgate ==