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== Atheism and morality ==

== Atheism and morality ==

[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|251px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving.]]

[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|201px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving.]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and morality]] and  [[Moral failures of the atheist community|List of the moral failures of the atheist community]]  

''See also:'' [[Atheism and morality]] and  [[Moral failures of the atheist community|List of the moral failures of the atheist community]]  

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]]

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]]

[[File:Flag of Sweden.png|thumbnail|280px|left|Sweden is one of the most atheistic countries in the world.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_atheist.html Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics(Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref>  In Sweden, 81 percent of women said they had been harassed at some point after the age of 15 - compared to the EU average of 55 percent.<ref>[http://www.thelocal.se/20140305/sweden-out-top-in-eu-domestic-violence-league Sweden stands out in domestic violence study] Published: 05 Mar 2014 08:3</ref>]]  

[[File:Flag of Sweden.png|thumbnail|200px|left|Sweden is one of the most atheistic countries in the world.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_atheist.html Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics(Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref>  In Sweden, 81 percent of women said they had been harassed at some point after the age of 15 - compared to the EU average of 55 percent.<ref>[http://www.thelocal.se/20140305/sweden-out-top-in-eu-domestic-violence-league Sweden stands out in domestic violence study] Published: 05 Mar 2014 08:3</ref>]]  

In March of 2014, the [[Sweden|Swedish]] news website ''The Local'' published an article entitled ''Sweden stands out in domestic violence study'' which declared:  

In March of 2014, the [[Sweden|Swedish]] news website ''The Local'' published an article entitled ''Sweden stands out in domestic violence study'' which declared:  

''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheism and critical thinking]] and [[Atheism and logic]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheism and critical thinking]] and [[Atheism and logic]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins at Global Atheism Convention.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|260px|right|The [[Oxford University]] Professor [[Daniel Came]] wrote to the New Atheist [[Richard Dawkins]]:: "The absence of a debate with the foremost [[Christian apologetics|apologist]] for [[Christianity|Christian]] [[theism]] is a glaring omission on your [[Curriculum vitae|CV]] and is of course apt to be interpreted as cowardice on your part."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/8511931/Richard-Dawkins-accused-of-cowardice-for-refusing-to-debate-existence-of-God.html Richard Dawkins accused of cowardice for refusing to debate existence of God], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', May 14, 2011</ref>  ]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins at Global Atheism Convention.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|The [[Oxford University]] Professor [[Daniel Came]] wrote to the New Atheist [[Richard Dawkins]]:: "The absence of a debate with the foremost [[Christian apologetics|apologist]] for [[Christianity|Christian]] [[theism]] is a glaring omission on your [[Curriculum vitae|CV]] and is of course apt to be interpreted as cowardice on your part."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/8511931/Richard-Dawkins-accused-of-cowardice-for-refusing-to-debate-existence-of-God.html Richard Dawkins accused of cowardice for refusing to debate existence of God], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', May 14, 2011</ref>  ]]

Atheists often take great efforts to proclaim how reasonable they are. For example, one of the largest gatherings for the godless was called the [[Reason Rally]].  

Atheists often take great efforts to proclaim how reasonable they are. For example, one of the largest gatherings for the godless was called the [[Reason Rally]].  

== Freethinker moniker ==

== Freethinker moniker ==

[[File:Freethinkers.jpg|thumbnail|270px|right|Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] is a staff member of [[Creation Ministries International]]. ]]

[[File:Freethinkers.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] is a staff member of [[Creation Ministries International]]. ]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]] and [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]] and [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]

[[File:PzMyers2.jpg|thumbnail|300px|left|[[PZ Myers]]

[[File:PzMyers2.jpg|thumbnail|200px|left|[[PZ Myers]]

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If the atheist community truly believed in [[Evidence-based medicine|evidence-based medicine]], a significant amount of prominent atheists would not be overweight. There is no historical evidence suggesting that [[Jesus]] or his disciples were overweight. See: [[Jesus Christ, the apostles and the Mediterranean diet/Mosaic diet]]

If the atheist community truly believed in [[Evidence-based medicine|evidence-based medicine]], a significant amount of prominent atheists would not be overweight. There is no historical evidence suggesting that [[Jesus]] or his disciples were overweight. See: [[Jesus Christ, the apostles and the Mediterranean diet/Mosaic diet]]

[[File:African open air Christian meeting.jpg|thumbnail|right|320px|[[Africa]]n Christians clapping at an open air meeting.  

[[File:African open air Christian meeting.jpg|thumbnail|right|220px|[[Africa]]n Christians clapping at an open air meeting.  

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The Kitzmiller vs. Dover case which focused on the issue [[intelligent design]] being taught in public schools did not take into account arguments that evolution is religious in nature.<ref>http://creation.com/atheism-a-religion</ref><ref>http://www.intelligentdesignnetwork.org/Kitzmiller%27s_error_summary.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.intelligentdesignnetwork.org/Kitzmiller%27s_Error.pdf</ref>

The Kitzmiller vs. Dover case which focused on the issue [[intelligent design]] being taught in public schools did not take into account arguments that evolution is religious in nature.<ref>http://creation.com/atheism-a-religion</ref><ref>http://www.intelligentdesignnetwork.org/Kitzmiller%27s_error_summary.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.intelligentdesignnetwork.org/Kitzmiller%27s_Error.pdf</ref>

[[File:Question-Evolution-Campaign.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|The Question evolution! campaign by [[Creation Ministries International]] is a worldwide campaign which poses 15 questions that evolutionists cannot satisfactorily answer.<ref>http://creation.com/question-eviolution Question evolution! campaign] by [[Creation Ministries International]]</ref> The 15 questions posed to evolutionists can be found [http://creation.com/15-questions HERE] ]]

[[File:Question-Evolution-Campaign.jpg|thumbnail|200px|left|The Question evolution! campaign by [[Creation Ministries International]] is a worldwide campaign which poses 15 questions that evolutionists cannot satisfactorily answer.<ref>http://creation.com/question-eviolution Question evolution! campaign] by [[Creation Ministries International]]</ref> The 15 questions posed to evolutionists can be found [http://creation.com/15-questions HERE] ]]

The atheist philosopher of science [[Michael Ruse]] said "Evolution is a religion. This was true of evolution in the beginning, and it is true of evolution still today."<ref>Ruse, M., How evolution became a religion: creationists correct? National Post, pp. B1,B3,B7 May 13, 2000.</ref> In the their [[Question evolution! campaign]], [[Creation Ministries International]] asserts that evolution is a religion.<ref>[http://creation.com/15-questions 15 questions for evolutionists]</ref>

The atheist philosopher of science [[Michael Ruse]] said "Evolution is a religion. This was true of evolution in the beginning, and it is true of evolution still today."<ref>Ruse, M., How evolution became a religion: creationists correct? National Post, pp. B1,B3,B7 May 13, 2000.</ref> In the their [[Question evolution! campaign]], [[Creation Ministries International]] asserts that evolution is a religion.<ref>[http://creation.com/15-questions 15 questions for evolutionists]</ref>

== Hermant Mehta and his endorsement of the Brights Movement ==

== Hermant Mehta and his endorsement of the Brights Movement ==

[[File:Hemant Mehta.jpg|thumbnail|left|275px|[[Hemant Mehta]] ]]

[[File:Hemant Mehta.jpg|thumbnail|left|205px|[[Hemant Mehta]] ]]

The atheist [[Hemant Mehta]] is an author, popular atheist blogger, and atheist activist. He also served as a chair on the Secular Student Alliance board of directors. His blog is called ''The Friendly Atheist.''  Given the [[Brights Movement]]'s reputation for smugness (see: [[Atheism and arrogance]]), his endorsement of the Brights Movement and his current listing as an "Enthusiastic Bright" on the Brights Movement website, could be seen as a matter of hypocrisy due to the attributes of "friendly" and "smug" being incompatible opposites.<ref>[http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index2.html "Enthusiastic Brights" at the Brights Movement website]</ref>

The atheist [[Hemant Mehta]] is an author, popular atheist blogger, and atheist activist. He also served as a chair on the Secular Student Alliance board of directors. His blog is called ''The Friendly Atheist.''  Given the [[Brights Movement]]'s reputation for smugness (see: [[Atheism and arrogance]]), his endorsement of the Brights Movement and his current listing as an "Enthusiastic Bright" on the Brights Movement website, could be seen as a matter of hypocrisy due to the attributes of "friendly" and "smug" being incompatible opposites.<ref>[http://www.the-brights.net/people/enthusiastic/index2.html "Enthusiastic Brights" at the Brights Movement website]</ref>

*[http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_MeaningLife.htm Under a Christian worldview: What is the purpose and meaning of life?]</ref>

*[http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_MeaningLife.htm Under a Christian worldview: What is the purpose and meaning of life?]</ref>

[[File:Sakura and Moss Pink.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Yachounomori Garden, Tatebayashi, Gunma, Japan.

[[File:Sakura and Moss Pink.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yachounomori Garden, Tatebayashi, Gunma, Japan.

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''See also:'' [[Atheist conferences]]

''See also:'' [[Atheist conferences]]

[[File:Jerry Coyne at The Amazing Meeting - 2013.jpg|thumbnail|right|305px|The atheist [[Jerry Coyne]] speaking at a 2013 [[Atheist conferences|atheist meeting]] entitled The Amazing Meeting (TAM). TAM is an annual meeting.  

[[File:Jerry Coyne at The Amazing Meeting - 2013.jpg|thumbnail|right|205px|The atheist [[Jerry Coyne]] speaking at a 2013 [[Atheist conferences|atheist meeting]] entitled The Amazing Meeting (TAM). TAM is an annual meeting.  

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