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Line 157: − − == Elevatorgate, New Atheism/anti-theism, social science data and negative personality traits == − − Richard Dawkins is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement which is a [[militant atheism|militant form of atheism]] often criticized for its anti-[[theism]]. In addition, Rebecca Watson is allied with the New Atheist [[PZ Myers]].<ref>[https://freethoughtkampala.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/elevatorgate/ Elevatorgate], Freethought Kampala, 11-9-2011</ref><ref>[http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2011/07/03/oh-no-not-againonce-more-unto/ Oh, no, not again…once more unto the breach], Posted by PZ Myers on July 3, 2011</ref> − − Social science research indicates that anti-theists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] − − == Research on atheist conferences and related information == − − *[[Research on atheist conferences]] − − *[[Atheist conferences]] Line 473:
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For more information please see: [[Richard Dawkins and women]]
For more information please see: [[Richard Dawkins and women]]
== Aftermath of Elevatorgate ==
== Aftermath of Elevatorgate ==
"In just the last handful of years we have been at the forefront of the major civil justice causes of our time. It is why in 2015 we were the only secularist group to be invited to join the Know Your Neighbor interfaith coalition, launched at the White House. It is why we were a proud and welcome participant in the Women's March on Washington in January," Mr. Blumner told Sputnik.<ref>[https://sputniknews.com/society/201705031053247150-new-atheism-movement-alienation/ Dawkins and Movement 'Lost the Heart of the Cause']</ref>}}
"In just the last handful of years we have been at the forefront of the major civil justice causes of our time. It is why in 2015 we were the only secularist group to be invited to join the Know Your Neighbor interfaith coalition, launched at the White House. It is why we were a proud and welcome participant in the Women's March on Washington in January," Mr. Blumner told Sputnik.<ref>[https://sputniknews.com/society/201705031053247150-new-atheism-movement-alienation/ Dawkins and Movement 'Lost the Heart of the Cause']</ref>}}
== Elevatorgate, New Atheism/anti-theism, social science data and negative personality traits ==
Richard Dawkins is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement which is a [[militant atheism|militant form of atheism]] often criticized for its anti-[[theism]]. In addition, Rebecca Watson is allied with the New Atheist [[PZ Myers]].<ref>[https://freethoughtkampala.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/elevatorgate/ Elevatorgate], Freethought Kampala, 11-9-2011</ref><ref>[http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2011/07/03/oh-no-not-againonce-more-unto/ Oh, no, not again…once more unto the breach], Posted by PZ Myers on July 3, 2011</ref>
Social science research indicates that anti-theists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]]
== Research on atheist conferences and related information ==
*[[Research on atheist conferences]]
*[[Atheist conferences]]
== Disharmony, factionalism and global decline of atheism ==
== Disharmony, factionalism and global decline of atheism ==
[[File:Hong Kong Christians at Gateway Camp.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hong Kong]] Christians at Gateway Camp. In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western World Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See: [[Global Christianity]] ]]
[[File:Hong Kong Christians at Gateway Camp.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hong Kong]] Christians at Gateway Camp. In 2005, there were four times as many non-Western World Christians as there were [[Western World]] Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See: [[Global Christianity]] ]]