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''See also:'' [[Religious conservatism and politics]] and [[Desecularization and politics]] and [[Desecularization]]

''See also:'' [[Religious conservatism and politics]] and [[Desecularization and politics]] and [[Desecularization]]

[[File:Birkbeck College, University of London.jpg|left|thumbnail|200px|[[Eric Kaufmann]], a professor at [[Birkbeck College, University of London]], using a a wealth of demographic studies, argues that there will be a significant decline of global atheism in the 21st century which will impact the [[Western World]].<ref>

[[File:Birkbeck College, University of London.jpg|left|thumbnail|200px|[[Eric Kaufmann]], a professor at [[Birkbeck College, University of London]], using a wealth of demographic studies, argues that there will be a significant decline of global atheism in the 21st century which will impact the [[Western World]].<ref>

*[http://www.sneps.net/RD/uploads/1-Shall%20the%20Religious%20Inherit%20the%20Earth.pdf Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth?: Demography and Politics in the Twenty-First Century by Eric Kaufmann, Belfer Center, Harvard University/Birkbeck College, University of London]

*[http://www.sneps.net/RD/uploads/1-Shall%20the%20Religious%20Inherit%20the%20Earth.pdf Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth?: Demography and Politics in the Twenty-First Century by Eric Kaufmann, Belfer Center, Harvard University/Birkbeck College, University of London]

*[http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2011/05/eric-kaufmann-shall-religious-inherit.html Eric Kaufmann: Shall The Religious Inherit The Earth?]

*[http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2011/05/eric-kaufmann-shall-religious-inherit.html Eric Kaufmann: Shall The Religious Inherit The Earth?]

"The origins of the alternative right can be found in thinkers as diverse as Oswald Spengler, Joseph Sobran, H.L Mencken, Julius Evola, Sam Francis, and the [[paleoconservative]] movement that rallied around the presidential campaigns of [[Pat Buchanan]].<ref>https://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/how-2015-fueled-the-rise-of-the-freewheeling-white-nationali?utm_term=.gro5QeAlb#.am3VkM4ZB</ref> The French New Right also serve as a source of inspiration for many leaders of the alt-right.".<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/03/29/an-establishment-conservatives-guide-to-the-alt-right/ An Establishment Conservative’s Guide To The Alt-Right, Breitbart, March 29, 2016]</ref>  Contemporary alt-right authors include Jared Taylor, Steve Sailor, Richard Spencer, Paul Kersey, Razib Khan, and Milo Yiannopoulos.<ref>http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/05/05/meet-milo-yiannopoulos-the-appealing-young-face-of-the-racist-alt-right.html</ref>

"The origins of the alternative right can be found in thinkers as diverse as Oswald Spengler, Joseph Sobran, H.L Mencken, Julius Evola, Sam Francis, and the [[paleoconservative]] movement that rallied around the presidential campaigns of [[Pat Buchanan]].<ref>https://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/how-2015-fueled-the-rise-of-the-freewheeling-white-nationali?utm_term=.gro5QeAlb#.am3VkM4ZB</ref> The French New Right also serve as a source of inspiration for many leaders of the alt-right.".<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/03/29/an-establishment-conservatives-guide-to-the-alt-right/ An Establishment Conservative’s Guide To The Alt-Right, Breitbart, March 29, 2016]</ref>  Contemporary alt-right authors include Jared Taylor, Steve Sailor, Richard Spencer, Paul Kersey, Razib Khan, and Milo Yiannopoulos.<ref>http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/05/05/meet-milo-yiannopoulos-the-appealing-young-face-of-the-racist-alt-right.html</ref>

Leading alt-right websites include Radix Journal, Countercurrents Publishing, The Unz Review, Taki Mag, The Right Stuff, and Red Ice.<ref>http://www.counter-currents.com/</ref><ref>http://www.radixjournal.com/</ref><ref>http://www.unz.com/</ref><ref>http://takimag.com/#axzz4MpkgjNbs</ref><ref>http://therightstuff.biz/</ref><ref>https://redice.tv/</ref>. More mainstream "alt-lite" websites include [[Breitbart]] and The Gateway Pundit.

Leading alt-right websites include Radix Journal, Countercurrents Publishing, The Unz Review, Taki Mag, The Right Stuff, and Red Ice.<ref>http://www.counter-currents.com/</ref><ref>http://www.radixjournal.com/</ref><ref>http://www.unz.com/</ref><ref>http://takimag.com/#axzz4MpkgjNbs</ref><ref>http://therightstuff.biz/</ref><ref>https://redice.tv/</ref>  More mainstream "alt-lite" websites include [[Breitbart]] and The Gateway Pundit.

== Secular left vs. secular right ==

== Secular left vs. secular right ==

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>

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>

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In recent years, Christianity has seen a rapid growth in Africa.<ref>[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th-century Africa]</ref> See: [[Global atheism]] and [[Atheist Population|Atheist population]] ]]

In recent years, Christianity has seen a rapid growth in Africa.<ref>[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th-century Africa]</ref> See: [[Global atheism]] and [[Atheist Population|Atheist population]] ]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and homosexuality]] and [[Views on Homosexuality|Views on homosexuality]] and [[Homosexual agenda]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and homosexuality]] and [[Views on Homosexuality|Views on homosexuality]] and [[Homosexual agenda]]

The [[conservative]] journalist [[Peter LaBarbera]] of [[Americans for Truth]] wrote: "Anyone who has researched the subject of [[homosexuality]] knows that many of the most staunch advocates of homosexuality are those who hold a decidedly secular outlook." (See also: [[Atheism and homosexuality]]).<ref>[http://americansfortruth.com/2008/05/03/homosexuality-and-atheism/ Atheism and homosexuality]</ref>  

The [[conservative]] journalist [[Peter LaBarbera]] of [[Americans for Truth]] wrote: "Anyone who has researched the subject of [[homosexuality]] knows that many of the most staunch advocates of homosexuality are those who hold a decidedly secular outlook." (See also: [[Atheism and homosexuality]]).<ref>[http://americansfortruth.com/2008/05/03/homosexuality-and-atheism/ Atheism and homosexuality]</ref>  

In February of 2014, ''Newsweek'' reported a rise of anti-homosexuality laws around the world. <ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/uganda-russia-homophobia-spreading-worldwide-230358 From Uganda to Russia, Homophobia Spreading Worldwide] By Max Strasser 2/27/14 at 6:13 AM</ref>

In February 2014, ''Newsweek'' reported a rise of anti-homosexuality laws around the world.<ref name="newsweek.com">[http://www.newsweek.com/uganda-russia-homophobia-spreading-worldwide-230358 From Uganda to Russia, Homophobia Spreading Worldwide] By Max Strasser 2/27/14 at 6:13 AM</ref>

According to ''Newsweek'', the rise of anti-homosexuality laws in the world is due to weak governments and politicians desiring to appeal to popular anti-homosexuality opinion.<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/uganda-russia-homophobia-spreading-worldwide-230358 From Uganda to Russia, Homophobia Spreading Worldwide] By Max Strasser 2/27/14 at 6:13 AM</ref> See also: [[Religious conservatism and politics]]

According to ''Newsweek'', the rise of anti-homosexuality laws in the world is due to weak governments and politicians desiring to appeal to popular anti-homosexuality opinion.<ref name="newsweek.com"/> See also: [[Religious conservatism and politics]]

The secular leftist Simon Ssenkaayi argues that [[identity politics]] and other strategies that worked in the [[Western World]] to promote acceptance of homosexuality will not work in [[Africa]] and that developing relationships with communities would be a more effective method.<ref>[https://www.opendemocracy.net/openglobalrights/simon-ssenkaayi/in-africa-human-rights-activists-cannot-work-with-religion In Africa, human rights activists cannot work with religion], Simon Ssenkaayi 8 December 2014</ref> Historically, atheists have not engaged in evangelism in Africa and atheists have a reputation for possessing poor social skills (see: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheist factions]]).

The secular leftist Simon Ssenkaayi argues that [[identity politics]] and other strategies that worked in the [[Western World]] to promote acceptance of homosexuality will not work in [[Africa]] and that developing relationships with communities would be a more effective method.<ref>[https://www.opendemocracy.net/openglobalrights/simon-ssenkaayi/in-africa-human-rights-activists-cannot-work-with-religion In Africa, human rights activists cannot work with religion], Simon Ssenkaayi 8 December 2014</ref> Historically, atheists have not engaged in evangelism in Africa and atheists have a reputation for possessing poor social skills (see: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheist factions]]).

== Secular left unable to shut down the Quiverfull movement ==

== Secular left unable to shut down the Quiverfull movement ==

The [[Quiverfull]] movement is a evangelical Christian movement which eschews all forms of birth control - including natural family planning. The secular left has been unable to shut down the Quiverfull movement.

The [[Quiverfull]] movement is an evangelical Christian movement which eschews all forms of birth control - including natural family planning. The secular left has been unable to shut down the Quiverfull movement.

Presently, several thousand Christians worldwide belong to this movement.<ref>Kathryn Joyce (9 November 2006). "[http://www.thenation.com/article/arrows-war/?page=full Arrows for the War]". The Nation</ref>

Presently, several thousand Christians worldwide belong to this movement.<ref>Kathryn Joyce (9 November 2006). "[http://www.thenation.com/article/arrows-war/?page=full Arrows for the War]". The Nation</ref>

''See also:'' [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheism and the media]] and [[Atheism and mockery]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheism and the media]] and [[Atheism and mockery]]

The biggest challenge facing [[atheism|atheist]] public relations efforts in the United Stated is that most theists do not think about atheism and would prefer not to as they see it is an [[Atheism and irrationality|unreasonable]], [[Atheism and arrogance|arrogant]] and [[Unattractiveness of atheism|unattractive worldview]]. As a result, many atheist campaigns, particularly one's by militant atheists, are designed to be provocative which has the effect of further lowering the public's view of atheism/atheists (see: [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Views on atheists]]).

The biggest challenge facing [[atheism|atheist]] public relations efforts in the United States is that most theists do not think about atheism and would prefer not to as they see it is an [[Atheism and irrationality|unreasonable]], [[Atheism and arrogance|arrogant]] and [[Unattractiveness of atheism|unattractive worldview]]. As a result, many atheist campaigns, particularly one's by militant atheists, are designed to be provocative which has the effect of further lowering the public's view of atheism/atheists (see: [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Views on atheists]]).

== Atheism, leftism, social justice/progressive values and hypocrisy ==

== Atheism, leftism, social justice/progressive values and hypocrisy ==

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