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[[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|205px|right|A [[National Public Radio]] reviewer of one of atheist [[Penn Jillette]]'s books found the book "showy and assaultive" in terms of its use of [[profanity]].<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>]]  

[[File:Penn Jillette.jpg|thumbnail|205px|right|A [[National Public Radio]] reviewer of one of atheist [[Penn Jillette]]'s books found the book "showy and assaultive" in terms of its use of [[profanity]].<ref name="npr.org">[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>]  

The [[Barna Group]] found that [[atheism|atheists]] and [[agnostics]] in America were more likely, than [[theist]]s in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable:  '''[[Profanity|obscene language]]'''; [[Illegal drugs|illegal drug use]]; excessive drinking; [[fornication|sexual relationships outside of marriage]]; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; [[gambling]]; [[pornography]] and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/[[bisexuality]].<ref>[http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard Practical Outcomes Replace Biblical Principles As the Moral Standard], The Barna Group, September 10, 2001</ref>

The [[Barna Group]] found that [[atheism|atheists]] and [[agnostics]] in America were more likely, than [[theist]]s in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable:  '''[[Profanity|obscene language]]'''; [[Illegal drugs|illegal drug use]]; excessive drinking; [[fornication|sexual relationships outside of marriage]]; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; [[gambling]]; [[pornography]] and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/[[bisexuality]].<ref>[http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard Practical Outcomes Replace Biblical Principles As the Moral Standard], The Barna Group, September 10, 2001</ref>

Many individuals engage in profanity due to having a poor control of their emotions (anger, bitterness, hatred, etc.). See: [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]] and [[Atheism and anger]] and [[Atheism and hatred of God]]

Many individuals engage in profanity due to having a poor control of their emotions (anger, bitterness, hatred, etc.). See: [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]] and [[Atheism and anger]] and [[Atheism and hatred of God]]

In the journal article ''Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications'', psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on [[self-control]]/self-regulation.<ref>[http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054 Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref> Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in ''Psychological Science'' found that religion replenishes self-control.<ref>[http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/02/0956797611431987.abstract ''Religion Replenishes Self-Control'', ''Psychological Science'', June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-01/qu-qsf012412.php Study finds religion helps us gain self-control]</ref> Also, numerous studies indicate that those who engage in regular spiritual practices have lower mortality rates.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10868765 Religious involvement and mortality: a meta-analytic review. McCullough ME, Hoyt WT, Larson DB, Koenig HG, Thoresen C., Health Psychol. 2000 May;19(3):211-22.]</ref> <ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/ ''The role of spirituality in health care'', roc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2001 October; 14(4): 352–357.]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and hedonism]]

In the journal article ''Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications'', psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on [[self-control]]/self-regulation.<ref>[http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054 Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref> Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in ''Psychological Science'' found that religion replenishes self-control.<ref>[http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/02/0956797611431987.abstract ''Religion Replenishes Self-Control'', ''Psychological Science'', June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-01/qu-qsf012412.php Study finds religion helps us gain self-control]</ref> Also, numerous studies indicate that those who engage in regular spiritual practices have lower mortality rates.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10868765 Religious involvement and mortality: a meta-analytic review. McCullough ME, Hoyt WT, Larson DB, Koenig HG, Thoresen C., Health Psychol. 2000 May;19(3):211-22.]</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/ ''The role of spirituality in health care'', roc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2001 October; 14(4): 352–357.]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and hedonism]]

== Profanity, education and vocabulary ==

== Profanity, education and vocabulary ==

A [[National Public Radio]]'s review of [[Penn Jillette]]'s book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' declared:

A [[National Public Radio]]'s review of [[Penn Jillette]]'s book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' declared:

{{cquote|The problem with the book is that that same vibrancy, that same exuberance, eventually becomes performative and exhausting. Jillette's adoration of profanity is shared by plenty of great writers, and I absolutely believe in a "well-tempered *#@!-word,"... But there are places in this particular book where it feels showy and assaultive, as if the millionth *#@! will make a duck drop from the ceiling. As much as I enjoy profanity wielded for proper effect, that's how much I don't like it slathered on just to add a gratuitous sense of rebellion, just to rile up the kind of people you want to dislike your book.<ref>[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>}}

{{cquote|The problem with the book is that that same vibrancy, that same exuberance, eventually becomes performative and exhausting. Jillette's adoration of profanity is shared by plenty of great writers, and I absolutely believe in a "well-tempered *#@!-word,"... But there are places in this particular book where it feels showy and assaultive, as if the millionth *#@! will make a duck drop from the ceiling. As much as I enjoy profanity wielded for proper effect, that's how much I don't like it slathered on just to add a gratuitous sense of rebellion, just to rile up the kind of people you want to dislike your book.<ref name="npr.org">[http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/16/139669958/penn-jillettes-god-no-an-atheist-libertarian-on-tricks-bacon-and-the-tsa National Public Radio [NPR) review of the book ''God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales'' by Penn Jillette]</ref>}}

== Agnostic and New Atheist Richard Dawkins' online forum riddled with profanity and gossip ==

== Agnostic and New Atheist Richard Dawkins' online forum riddled with profanity and gossip ==

''See also:'' [[Atheism and the internet]] and [[Richard Dawkins' battle with online fans]]  

''See also:'' [[Atheism and the internet]] and [[Richard Dawkins' battle with online fans]]  

In February of 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported that the agnostic and [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins|Richard Dawkins]] was "embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html Richard Dawkins in bitter web censorship row with fellow atheists: Professor Richard Dawkins is embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and “frivolous gossip], ''The Telegraph'' By Heidi Blake, 9:25AM GMT 26 Feb 2010</ref> Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]] so the behavior of his fans is not entirely surprising.

In February 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported that the agnostic and [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] was "embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html Richard Dawkins in bitter web censorship row with fellow atheists: Professor Richard Dawkins is embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and “frivolous gossip], ''The Telegraph'' By Heidi Blake, 9:25AM GMT 26 Feb 2010</ref> Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]] so the behavior of his fans is not entirely surprising.

== Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry on atheism and profanity ==

== Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry on atheism and profanity ==

{{cquote|Not to long ago, I was in an atheist chat room for about half an hour where I was repeatedly insulted, told that I was stupid, that I couldn't think properly, mocked, cussed at, etc. It was the usual fare from the atheists.  I remained calm and eventually asked the question, "Why do you [[Atheism and hatred of God|atheists hate God]]?"  I knew the question would get an interesting response. It did.  Foul language, insults, lies, misrepresentations, hatred, condemnation, and more.  But woven throughout the numerous insults was the most common answer: "We don't hate what does not exist!"

{{cquote|Not to long ago, I was in an atheist chat room for about half an hour where I was repeatedly insulted, told that I was stupid, that I couldn't think properly, mocked, cussed at, etc. It was the usual fare from the atheists.  I remained calm and eventually asked the question, "Why do you [[Atheism and hatred of God|atheists hate God]]?"  I knew the question would get an interesting response. It did.  Foul language, insults, lies, misrepresentations, hatred, condemnation, and more.  But woven throughout the numerous insults was the most common answer: "We don't hate what does not exist!"

I replied by asking how they knew that God did not exist.  I told them that if they could not give me some rational reason for denying his existence, then their position is held by faith.<ref>[http://carm.org/do-atheists-hate-god Do atheists hate God?</ref>}}   

I replied by asking how they knew that God did not exist.  I told them that if they could not give me some rational reason for denying his existence, then their position is held by faith.<ref>[http://carm.org/do-atheists-hate-god Do atheists hate God?]</ref>}}   

See also: [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]] and [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]

See also: [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]] and [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]

Between the years of 1990 and 2004, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) fined owners of radio station licensees that carried ''The Howard Stern Show'' a total of $2.5 million for radio content it deemed to be indecent.<ref name="integrity">{{cite web |title= Indecency on the Air. Shock-radio jock Howard Stern remains 'King of All Fines' |first= John |last= Dunbar |date= April 9, 2004 |url=http://projects.publicintegrity.org/telecom/report.aspx?aid=239 |publisher= The Center for Public Integrity |accessdate=September 6, 2010}}</ref>

Between the years of 1990 and 2004, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) fined owners of radio station licensees that carried ''The Howard Stern Show'' a total of $2.5 million for radio content it deemed to be indecent.<ref name="integrity">{{cite web |title= Indecency on the Air. Shock-radio jock Howard Stern remains 'King of All Fines' |first= John |last= Dunbar |date= April 9, 2004 |url=http://projects.publicintegrity.org/telecom/report.aspx?aid=239 |publisher= The Center for Public Integrity |accessdate=September 6, 2010}}</ref>

[[File:George R.R. Martin.jpg|thumbnail|right|225px|[[George R.R. Martin]] declared in 2011: "You would consider me an atheist or agnostic. I find religion and spirituality fascinating. I would like to believe this isn't the end and there's something more, but I can't convince the rational part of me that makes any sense whatsoever."<ref>{{cite news| title=EW interview: George R.R. Martin talks 'A Dance With Dragons'| date=July 12, 2011| author=James Hibberd| publisher=Entertainment Weekly| url=http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/07/12/george-martin-talks-a-dance-with-dragons/ }}</ref>

[[File:George R.R. Martin.jpg|thumbnail|right|225px|[[George R.R. Martin]] declared in 2011: "You would consider me an atheist or agnostic. I find religion and spirituality fascinating. I would like to believe this isn't the end and there's something more, but I can't convince the rational part of me that makes any sense whatsoever."<ref>{{cite news| title=EW interview: George R.R. Martin talks 'A Dance With Dragons'| date=July 12, 2011| author=James Hibberd| publisher=Entertainment Weekly| url=http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/07/12/george-martin-talks-a-dance-with-dragons/ }}</ref>

 

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''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]]

The atheist/agnostic [[George R.R. Martin]] [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_and_obesity#George_R._R._Martin is overweight].  In 2014, ''The Guardian'' reported that George Martin became angry about some of his fans speculating about his health and the time of his future death. The fans were concerned that he will not finish his lengthy fantasy series before he dies.<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/martin938393/ George RR Martin gives impatient readers the finger] by  Alison Flood, ''The Guardian'', Thursday 10 July 2014 07.18 EDT</ref>  In response, in 2014 Martin published a picture in ''The Guardian'' which featured him giving those fans a profane gesture using his middle finger.<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/martin938393/ George RR Martin gives impatient readers the finger] by  Alison Flood, ''The Guardian'', Thursday 10 July 2014 07.18 EDT</ref>

The atheist/agnostic [[George R.R. Martin]] [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_and_obesity#George_R._R._Martin is overweight].  In 2014, ''The Guardian'' reported that George Martin became angry about some of his fans speculating about his health and the time of his future death. The fans were concerned that he will not finish his lengthy fantasy series before he dies.<ref name="sites.google.com">[https://sites.google.com/site/martin938393/ George RR Martin gives impatient readers the finger] by  Alison Flood, ''The Guardian'', Thursday 10 July 2014 07.18 EDT</ref>  In response, in 2014 Martin published a picture in ''The Guardian'' which featured him giving those fans a profane gesture using his middle finger.<ref name="sites.google.com"/>

== Atheist George Carlin and his monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" ==

== Atheist George Carlin and his monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" ==

''See also:'' [[Atheist hypocrisy]] and [[Elevatorgate]]

''See also:'' [[Atheist hypocrisy]] and [[Elevatorgate]]

Ophelia Benson is an American atheist, [[feminism|feminist]], [[author]], editor and blogger. She is known for using the word f*#@wit and she claims the word is not a vulgar word.<ref>[http://www.skepticink.com/avant-garde/2014/07/27/ophelia-benson/ The Ophelia Benson canard]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2014/07/26/joint-statement-by-ophelia-benson-and-richard-dawkins/ Joint statement by Ophelia Benson and Richard Dawkins] (see comment section)</ref> Despite commonly using this vulgar epithet, she published a joint statement with the agnostic and [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] indicating that atheists should behave in a civil manner in disagreements with each other and not engage in uncivil behavior such as the use of vulgar epithets.<ref>[http://www.skepticink.com/avant-garde/2014/07/27/ophelia-benson/ The Ophelia Benson canard]</ref> See also: [[Atheist hypocrisy]]  

Ophelia Benson is an American atheist, [[feminism|feminist]], [[author]], editor and blogger. She is known for using the word f*#@wit and she claims the word is not a vulgar word.<ref name="The Ophelia Benson canard">[http://www.skepticink.com/avant-garde/2014/07/27/ophelia-benson/ The Ophelia Benson canard]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2014/07/26/joint-statement-by-ophelia-benson-and-richard-dawkins/ Joint statement by Ophelia Benson and Richard Dawkins] (see comment section)</ref> Despite commonly using this vulgar epithet, she published a joint statement with the agnostic and [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] indicating that atheists should behave in a civil manner in disagreements with each other and not engage in uncivil behavior such as the use of vulgar epithets.<ref name="The Ophelia Benson canard"/> See also: [[Atheist hypocrisy]]  

American society and other societies in the world see the use of profanity by women to be particularly unmannerly. Woman who engage in profanity are commonly deemed to be vulgar/uncouth individuals and this is especially the case in religious areas of the world.  For example, in 2014, a mother in [[South Carolina]] who swore in front of her children in public was arrested for disorderly conduct.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/08/15/mom-arrested-for-swearing-in-front-of-kids-at-the-grocery-store-but-what-the-woman-who-tattled-on-her-did-afterward-is-just-as-surprising/ Mom Arrested for Swearing in Front of Kids at the Grocery Store, but What the Woman Who Tattled on Her Did Afterward Is Just as Surprising], ''The Blaze'', Aug. 15, 2014 4:41pm</ref>

American society and other societies in the world see the use of profanity by women to be particularly unmannerly. Woman who engage in profanity are commonly deemed to be vulgar/uncouth individuals and this is especially the case in religious areas of the world.  For example, in 2014, a mother in [[South Carolina]] who swore in front of her children in public was arrested for disorderly conduct.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/08/15/mom-arrested-for-swearing-in-front-of-kids-at-the-grocery-store-but-what-the-woman-who-tattled-on-her-did-afterward-is-just-as-surprising/ Mom Arrested for Swearing in Front of Kids at the Grocery Store, but What the Woman Who Tattled on Her Did Afterward Is Just as Surprising], ''The Blaze'', Aug. 15, 2014 4:41pm</ref>

== Profanity, atheism and women ==

== Profanity, atheism and women ==

[[File:PzMyers2.jpg|thumbnail|right|275px|[[PZ Myers]] declared, "...I don’t object to [[bestiality]] in a very limited set of specific conditions..."<ref name="achilles">[http://templestream.blogspot.com/2012/08/atheist-achilles-heels-objective.html Atheist Achilles Heels: Objective Morality and Sacred Life]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2012/05/22/the-objective-morality-gotcha/ The “objective morality” gotcha]</ref> See: [[Atheism and bestiality]]

[[File:PzMyers2.jpg|thumbnail|right|275px|[[PZ Myers]] declared, "...I don’t object to [[bestiality]] in a very limited set of specific conditions..."<ref name="achilles">[http://templestream.blogspot.com/2012/08/atheist-achilles-heels-objective.html Atheist Achilles Heels: Objective Morality and Sacred Life]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2012/05/22/the-objective-morality-gotcha/ The “objective morality” gotcha]</ref> See: [[Atheism and bestiality]]

 

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''See also:'' [[Atheism and women]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and women]]

In 2006,'' Psychology Today'' found that 55 percent of males and 45 percent of females were reported to swear in public.<ref>[http://www.ehow.com/info_8347922_male-differences-swearing-taboo-language.html Male & Female Differences in Swearing & Taboo Language] By Pamela Stewart, eHow Contributor , last updated August 30, 2014</ref>

In 2006,'' Psychology Today'' found that 55 percent of males and 45 percent of females were reported to swear in public.<ref>[http://www.ehow.com/info_8347922_male-differences-swearing-taboo-language.html Male & Female Differences in Swearing & Taboo Language] By Pamela Stewart, eHow Contributor , last updated August 30, 2014</ref>

In November of 2010, ''Discover Magazine'' published survey results published by the World Values Survey which showed significant differences between the percentage of men and women who are [[Atheism|atheists]] for various countries.<ref>[http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/sex-differences-in-global-atheism-part-n/ Sex differences in global atheism, part N]</ref>

In November 2010, ''Discover Magazine'' published survey results published by the World Values Survey which showed significant differences between the percentage of men and women who are [[Atheism|atheists]] for various countries.<ref>[http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/sex-differences-in-global-atheism-part-n/ Sex differences in global atheism, part N]</ref>

A 2009 article in LiveScience.com entitled ''Women More Religious Than Men'' reported: "A new analysis of survey data finds women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways...The latest findings, released Friday, are no surprise, only confirming what other studies have found for decades. <ref>[http://www.livescience.com/7689-women-religious-men.html ''Women More Religious Than Men'']</ref>  In 2007, the Pew Research Center found that American women were more religious than American men.<ref>http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html</ref>

A 2009 article in LiveScience.com entitled ''Women More Religious Than Men'' reported: "A new analysis of survey data finds women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways...The latest findings, released Friday, are no surprise, only confirming what other studies have found for decades.<ref>[http://www.livescience.com/7689-women-religious-men.html ''Women More Religious Than Men'']</ref>  In 2007, the Pew Research Center found that American women were more religious than American men.<ref>http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html</ref>

=== Atheist PZ Myers' and atheist Susan Jacoby's commentary concerning atheist meetings ===

=== Atheist PZ Myers' and atheist Susan Jacoby's commentary concerning atheist meetings ===

Atheists are well-known for engaging in online bullying behavior (see: [[Atheist bullying]]).<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2012/07/atheist-trolls.html Atheist trolls]</ref><ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/01/mailvox-distribution-of-atheist.html The distribution of atheist intelligence] by [[Vox Day]]</ref>   

Atheists are well-known for engaging in online bullying behavior (see: [[Atheist bullying]]).<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2012/07/atheist-trolls.html Atheist trolls]</ref><ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/01/mailvox-distribution-of-atheist.html The distribution of atheist intelligence] by [[Vox Day]]</ref>   

Atheist online bullying has contributed to atheists having a bad reputation among many members of the public (see: [[Views on Atheists|Views on atheists]]). For example, Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007).  [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"].  News21.  Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/10/5-reasons-why-atheism-will-be-long-term.html 5 reasons why the Atheism+ movement will fail]</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation.<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007).  [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"].  News21.  Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/10/5-reasons-why-atheism-will-be-long-term.html 5 reasons why the Atheism+ movement will fail]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]]

Atheist online bullying has contributed to atheists having a bad reputation among many members of the public (see: [[Views on Atheists|Views on atheists]]). For example, Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007).  [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"].  News21.  Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref><ref name="questionevolution.blogspot.com">[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/10/5-reasons-why-atheism-will-be-long-term.html 5 reasons why the Atheism+ movement will fail]</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation.<ref name="Harris"/><ref name="questionevolution.blogspot.com"/> See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]]

== Atheism, profanity and YouTube/blog comment moderation ==

== Atheism, profanity and YouTube/blog comment moderation ==