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=== Dawkins' disinvitation to speak at a skeptics conference due to a feminism/Islam controversy ===

=== Dawkins' disinvitation to speak at a skeptics conference due to a feminism/Islam controversy ===

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' health]] and [[Richard Dawkins' health#Richard Dawkins' stroke and news reports|Richard Dawkins' stroke]] and [[Richard Dawkins and medical science]] and [[Richard Dawkins, Darwin and psychogenic illness]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' health]], [[Richard Dawkins' health#Richard Dawkins' stroke and news reports|Richard Dawkins' stroke]], [[Richard Dawkins and medical science]] and [[Richard Dawkins, Darwin and psychogenic illness]]

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 (NCSS) (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 name="richarddawkins.net">[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> Stephanie Zvan is an atheist blogger at [[Freethought Blogs]]. She wrote an open letter to the [[Center for Inquiry]] (CFI) about the events surrounding the Dawkins' Twitter post about feminism/Islam that "CFI now has a harassment denialist on its board, a harassment denialist who has tied his denialism to his work at your organization."<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2016/01/29/dawkins-goes-denialist-an-open-letter-to-the-cfi-board/ Dawkins Goes Denialist: An Open Letter to the CFI Board] by Stephanie Zvan  at [[Freethought Blogs]]</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 (NCSS) (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 name="richarddawkins.net">[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> Stephanie Zvan is an atheist blogger at [[Freethought Blogs]]. She wrote an open letter to the [[Center for Inquiry]] (CFI) about the events surrounding the Dawkins' Twitter post about feminism/Islam that "CFI now has a harassment denialist on its board, a harassment denialist who has tied his denialism to his work at your organization."<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2016/01/29/dawkins-goes-denialist-an-open-letter-to-the-cfi-board/ Dawkins Goes Denialist: An Open Letter to the CFI Board] by Stephanie Zvan  at [[Freethought Blogs]]</ref>

== Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations ==

== Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations ==

[[File:StarCresent.png|thumbnail|125px|right|Assuming patterns of net immigration do not change significantly, the Pew Forum thinks that there will be just over 5.5 million British Muslims, representing 8.2 per cent of the UK population, by 2030.<ref>[http://blogs.channel4.com/factcheck/factcheck-will-britain-have-a-muslim-majority-by-2050/13690 FactCheck: will Britain have a Muslim majority by 2050?]</ref> See: [[Atheism vs. Islam]] ]]

[[File:StarCresent.png|thumbnail|125px|right|Assuming patterns of net immigration do not change significantly, the Pew Forum thinks that there will be just over 5.5 million British Muslims, representing 8.2 per cent of the UK population, by 2030.<ref>[http://blogs.channel4.com/factcheck/factcheck-will-britain-have-a-muslim-majority-by-2050/13690 FactCheck: will Britain have a Muslim majority by 2050?]</ref> See: [[Atheism vs. Islam]] ]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]] and [[New Atheism and Islamophobia]] and [[Atheism vs. Islam]]  

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]], [[New Atheism and Islamophobia]] and [[Atheism vs. Islam]]  

The [[New Atheism|New Atheists]] Richard Dawkins, [[Sam Harris]] and the late [[Christopher Hitchens]] have received multiple accusations of engaging in [[Islamophobia|Islamophobic]] behavior.<ref>

The [[New Atheism|New Atheists]] Richard Dawkins, [[Sam Harris]] and the late [[Christopher Hitchens]] have received multiple accusations of engaging in [[Islamophobia|Islamophobic]] behavior.<ref>

== Richard Dawkins' bleak worldview ==

== Richard Dawkins' bleak worldview ==

''See also:'' [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]] and [[Atheism and the origin of the universe]] and [[Atheism and inspiration]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]], [[Atheism and the origin of the universe]] and [[Atheism and inspiration]]

According to Dawkins, "The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference."<ref>[http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/richarddaw402494.html Richard Dawkins quote]</ref>

According to Dawkins, "The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference."<ref>[http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/richarddaw402494.html Richard Dawkins quote]</ref>

== Richard Dawkins' cult of personality  ==

== Richard Dawkins' cult of personality  ==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]] and [[Atheist cults]] and [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]], [[Atheist cults]], [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]

[[File:Vox Day.jpg|thumbnail|left|175px|[[Vox Day|Theodore Beale]] noted that the [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]] has some similarity to the cult of [[Scientology]].<ref name="The Cult of Dicky Dawkins">[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-cult-of-dicky-dawk.html The Cult of Dicky Dawkins]</ref> ]]  

[[File:Vox Day.jpg|thumbnail|left|175px|[[Vox Day|Theodore Beale]] noted that the [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]] has some similarity to the cult of [[Scientology]].<ref name="The Cult of Dicky Dawkins">[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-cult-of-dicky-dawk.html The Cult of Dicky Dawkins]</ref> ]]  

==Abrasive demeanor of Richard Dawkins==

==Abrasive demeanor of Richard Dawkins==

''See also:'' [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins]] and [[Richard Dawkins and anger]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]

''See also:'' [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins]], [[Richard Dawkins and anger]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]

Richard Dawkins has a reputation for being an aggressive and angry man (see: [[Richard Dawkins and anger]]).  

Richard Dawkins has a reputation for being an aggressive and angry man (see: [[Richard Dawkins and anger]]).  

== Dogmatic arrogance of Richard Dawkins ==

== Dogmatic arrogance of Richard Dawkins ==

''See:'' [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]]

''See:'' [[Atheism is a religion]], [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]]

Using special text analysis software, the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt found that [[New Atheism|New Atheists]], such as Richard Dawkins, very often wrote in dogmatic terms in their major works using words such as  “always,” “never,” “certainly,” “every,” and “undeniable.”<ref>[http://www.thisviewoflife.com/index.php/magazine/articles/why-sam-harris-is-unlikely-to-change-his-mind10 Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind] by JONATHAN HAIDT, February 3, 2014 8:36 pm</ref>   

Using special text analysis software, the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt found that [[New Atheism|New Atheists]], such as Richard Dawkins, very often wrote in dogmatic terms in their major works using words such as  “always,” “never,” “certainly,” “every,” and “undeniable.”<ref>[http://www.thisviewoflife.com/index.php/magazine/articles/why-sam-harris-is-unlikely-to-change-his-mind10 Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind] by JONATHAN HAIDT, February 3, 2014 8:36 pm</ref>   

== Richard Dawkins' comment about aborting Down syndrome babies ==

== Richard Dawkins' comment about aborting Down syndrome babies ==

''See also:'' [[Abortion and atheism]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Eugenics]]

''See also:'' [[Abortion and atheism]], [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Eugenics]]

In August 2014, Richard Dawkins caused a firestorm by claiming an unborn baby with [[Down's Syndrome|Down’s syndrome]] should be aborted and that it would be “immoral to bring it into the world.”<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/08/20/Atheist-Richard-Dawkins-Abort-Down-s-Syndrome-Baby-Immoral-To-Bring-It-Into-The-World Atheist Richard Dawkins: 'Abort' Down's Syndrome Baby, 'Immoral To Bring It Into The World'] by by Dr. Susan Berry, Breitbart News 20 Aug 2014</ref> Dr. Michael Brown wrote in the ''Christian Post'' about this matter: "It is becoming increasingly clear that Dawkins is something of an embarrassment, even to other atheists (although he is still revered by many). The only question that remains is this: Are his irrational and immoral positions unique to him, or are they the logical outcome of his Darwinian evolutionism?"<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/richard-dawkins-exposes-the-immorality-of-his-atheism-125159/ Richard Dawkins Exposes the Immorality of His Atheism By Michael Brown, ''Christian Post'', August 21, 2014|10:15 am]</ref> See also: [[Social effects of the theory of evolution]]

In August 2014, Richard Dawkins caused a firestorm by claiming an unborn baby with [[Down's Syndrome|Down’s syndrome]] should be aborted and that it would be “immoral to bring it into the world.”<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/08/20/Atheist-Richard-Dawkins-Abort-Down-s-Syndrome-Baby-Immoral-To-Bring-It-Into-The-World Atheist Richard Dawkins: 'Abort' Down's Syndrome Baby, 'Immoral To Bring It Into The World'] by by Dr. Susan Berry, Breitbart News 20 Aug 2014</ref> Dr. Michael Brown wrote in the ''Christian Post'' about this matter: "It is becoming increasingly clear that Dawkins is something of an embarrassment, even to other atheists (although he is still revered by many). The only question that remains is this: Are his irrational and immoral positions unique to him, or are they the logical outcome of his Darwinian evolutionism?"<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/richard-dawkins-exposes-the-immorality-of-his-atheism-125159/ Richard Dawkins Exposes the Immorality of His Atheism By Michael Brown, ''Christian Post'', August 21, 2014|10:15 am]</ref> See also: [[Social effects of the theory of evolution]]

== Richard Dawkins' loss of influence post Elevatatorgate and other controversies ==

== Richard Dawkins' loss of influence post Elevatatorgate and other controversies ==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]] and [[New Atheism#Decline of New Atheism|Decline of New Atheism]] and [[Internet atheism]]  

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]], [[New Atheism#Decline of New Atheism|Decline of New Atheism]] and [[Internet atheism]]  

    

    

As can be seen by the graph below, by means of embedded code on his website from Quantcast, Quantcast directly measured the web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website. Traffic to Dawkins website is significantly down post-[[Elevatorgate]]. See also: [[Internet atheism]]

As can be seen by the graph below, by means of embedded code on his website from Quantcast, Quantcast directly measured the web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website. Traffic to Dawkins website is significantly down post-[[Elevatorgate]]. See also: [[Internet atheism]]

Although his following of Dawkian atheist has significantly waned post-Elevatorgate and due to his generally [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|abrasive manner]], he does retain a small cult following (See: [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]] and [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]] and [[Atheist cults]]).   

Although his following of Dawkian atheist has significantly waned post-Elevatorgate and due to his generally [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|abrasive manner]], he does retain a small cult following (See: [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]], [[Richard Dawkins' cult of personality]] and [[Atheist cults]]).   

Furthermore, the New Atheism movement has greatly waned in terms of its prominence (see:  [[New Atheism#Decline of New Atheism|Decline of New Atheism]]).

Furthermore, the New Atheism movement has greatly waned in terms of its prominence (see:  [[New Atheism#Decline of New Atheism|Decline of New Atheism]]).

[[Image:2384975035_230a0eac30.jpg‎‎|thumb|right|160px|A Baylor University study found that the irreligious are more likely to be [[superstitious]] than evangelical [[Christians]].<ref name="online.wsj.com"/>]]

[[Image:2384975035_230a0eac30.jpg‎‎|thumb|right|160px|A Baylor University study found that the irreligious are more likely to be [[superstitious]] than evangelical [[Christians]].<ref name="online.wsj.com"/>]]

In 2010, a new discovery relating to the [[eye]] further discredited the [[evolution]]ary quackery of Richard Dawkins.<ref>http://creation.com/mueller-cells-backwardly-wired-retina-v-dawkins</ref> In addition, in 2010, the journal ''Nature'' featured an interview with the evolutionist, biologist, and atheist David Sloan Wilson who criticized Richard Dawkins for denying the evidence for the societal benefits of religion (see also: [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health]]).<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sloan-wilson/atheism-as-a-stealth-reli_3_b_83605.html</ref>

In 2010, a new discovery relating to the [[eye]] further discredited the [[evolution]]ary quackery of Richard Dawkins.<ref>http://creation.com/mueller-cells-backwardly-wired-retina-v-dawkins</ref> In addition, in 2010, the journal ''Nature'' featured an interview with the evolutionist, biologist, and atheist David Sloan Wilson who criticized Richard Dawkins for denying the evidence for the societal benefits of religion (see also: [[Atheism and mental and physical health]]).<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sloan-wilson/atheism-as-a-stealth-reli_3_b_83605.html</ref>

As far as the the social science of [[history]], Richard Dawkins has [[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism|engaged in historical revisionism when it comes to the mass murders committed by atheists]].  

As far as the the social science of [[history]], Richard Dawkins has [[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism|engaged in historical revisionism when it comes to the mass murders committed by atheists]].  

== Agnosticism of Richard Dawkins ==

== Agnosticism of Richard Dawkins ==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and agnosticism]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and flip-flopping]] and [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and agnosticism]], [[Atheism, agnosticism and flip-flopping]] and [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]]

Although Dawkins declared himself an agnostic in his 2006 book ''The God Delusion'', he declared that atheist evangelism is important.<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com">[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/02/mailvox-richard-dawkins-is-not-atheist.html Mailvox: Richard Dawkins is not an atheist!]</ref> Author [[Vox Day]] wrote concerning this matter, "While the fact that Dawkins declared himself a literal agnostic in the very book in which he declared the importance of atheist evangelism is both ironic and incoherent, it will surprise no one who has read the chapter of ''The Irrational Atheist'' entitled "Darwin's Judas".<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com"/> Also, despite being an elderly self-declared agnostic, in his book ''The God Delusion'', Dawkins said that "permanent agnosticism in principle" is "fence-sitting, intellectual cowardice".<ref>''The God Delusion'', page 70</ref> In February 2012, Dawkins declared that he believed that there is a 6.9 out of 7 probability of [[God]]'s non-existence (approximately a 1 percent probability that God exist).<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com"/><ref name="blogs.telegraph.co.uk">[http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/timstanley/100139859/id-go-to-church-just-to-reduce-the-probability-of-spending-eternity-in-hell-with-richard-dawkins/ ''I'd go to church just to reduce the probability of spending eternity in Hell with Richard Dawkins'' by Dr. Tim Stanley, ''The Daily Telegraph'', February 27, 2012]</ref>   

Although Dawkins declared himself an agnostic in his 2006 book ''The God Delusion'', he declared that atheist evangelism is important.<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com">[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/02/mailvox-richard-dawkins-is-not-atheist.html Mailvox: Richard Dawkins is not an atheist!]</ref> Author [[Vox Day]] wrote concerning this matter, "While the fact that Dawkins declared himself a literal agnostic in the very book in which he declared the importance of atheist evangelism is both ironic and incoherent, it will surprise no one who has read the chapter of ''The Irrational Atheist'' entitled "Darwin's Judas".<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com"/> Also, despite being an elderly self-declared agnostic, in his book ''The God Delusion'', Dawkins said that "permanent agnosticism in principle" is "fence-sitting, intellectual cowardice".<ref>''The God Delusion'', page 70</ref> In February 2012, Dawkins declared that he believed that there is a 6.9 out of 7 probability of [[God]]'s non-existence (approximately a 1 percent probability that God exist).<ref name="voxday.blogspot.com"/><ref name="blogs.telegraph.co.uk">[http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/timstanley/100139859/id-go-to-church-just-to-reduce-the-probability-of-spending-eternity-in-hell-with-richard-dawkins/ ''I'd go to church just to reduce the probability of spending eternity in Hell with Richard Dawkins'' by Dr. Tim Stanley, ''The Daily Telegraph'', February 27, 2012]</ref>   

== Creationist Video Interview of Richard Dawkins Being Stumped==

== Creationist Video Interview of Richard Dawkins Being Stumped==

[[File:Richard Dawkins stumped.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins stumped|thumbnail|200px|left|The video ''From a Frog to a Prince'', produced by [[Creation Ministries International]], features Richard Dawkins being stumped by the question of a creationist.<ref name="creation.com">http://creation.com/was-dawkins-stumped-frog-to-a-prince-critics-refuted-again</ref>  The interviewer asked Dawkins for an example of [[genetics|genetic]] [[information]] arising from a [[mutation]].<ref name="creation.com"/>  Recently, a creationist produced an excellent [[YouTube]] video demonstrating the Richard Dawkins still has not answered the question posed to him by the interviewer and he uses Richard Dawkins own words to demonstrate this fact.<ref name="youtube.com">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4e4MwogLo YouTube video - Is Richard Dawkins Really Stumped? The Truth - In His Own Words - YES...he is!]</ref>]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins stumped.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins stumped|thumbnail|200px|left|The video ''From a Frog to a Prince'', produced by [[Creation Ministries International]], features Richard Dawkins being stumped by the question of a creationist.<ref name="creation.com">http://creation.com/was-dawkins-stumped-frog-to-a-prince-critics-refuted-again</ref>  The interviewer asked Dawkins for an example of [[genetics|genetic]] [[information]] arising from a [[mutation]].<ref name="creation.com"/>  Recently, a creationist produced an excellent [[YouTube]] video demonstrating the Richard Dawkins still has not answered the question posed to him by the interviewer and he uses Richard Dawkins own words to demonstrate this fact.<ref name="youtube.com">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4e4MwogLo YouTube video - Is Richard Dawkins Really Stumped? The Truth - In His Own Words - YES...he is!]</ref>]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Creation Ministries International]] and [[Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists]] and [[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Creation Ministries International]], [[Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists]] and [[Instances of Richard Dawkins ducking debates]]

In 2008, a video clip featuring Richard Dawkins became widely available to the public, showing Dawkins <ref name="stumped">[http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5712/ Was Dawkins Stumped?] (Creation Ministries International) (The clip is viewable on this page).</ref>

In 2008, a video clip featuring Richard Dawkins became widely available to the public, showing Dawkins <ref name="stumped">[http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5712/ Was Dawkins Stumped?] (Creation Ministries International) (The clip is viewable on this page).</ref>

==Dawkins' comment concerning Adolf Hitler==

==Dawkins' comment concerning Adolf Hitler==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' commentary on Adolf Hitler]] and [[Richard Dawkins and morality]] and [[Atheists and historical illiteracy]]  

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' commentary on Adolf Hitler]], [[Richard Dawkins and morality]] and [[Atheists and historical illiteracy]]  

[[File:Hitler.jpg|thumb|206px|right|The [[evolution]]ist [[Richard Dawkins and agnosticism|and agnostic]] Richard Dawkins said in an interview: “What’s to prevent us from saying [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] wasn’t right? I mean, that is a genuinely difficult question."<ref name=Hitler />  ]]

[[File:Hitler.jpg|thumb|206px|right|The [[evolution]]ist [[Richard Dawkins and agnosticism|and agnostic]] Richard Dawkins said in an interview: “What’s to prevent us from saying [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] wasn’t right? I mean, that is a genuinely difficult question."<ref name=Hitler />  ]]

As noted earlier, when asked in an interview, "If we do not acknowledge some sort of external [standard], what is to prevent us from saying that the [[Muslim]] [extremists] aren’t right?", Dawkins replied, "What’s to prevent us from saying [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] wasn’t right? I mean, that is a genuinely difficult question, but whatever [defines morality], it’s not the [[Bible]]. If it was, we’d be stoning people for breaking the [[Sabbath]]."<ref name="Hitler"/>

As noted earlier, when asked in an interview, "If we do not acknowledge some sort of external [standard], what is to prevent us from saying that the [[Muslim]] [extremists] aren’t right?", Dawkins replied, "What’s to prevent us from saying [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] wasn’t right? I mean, that is a genuinely difficult question, but whatever [defines morality], it’s not the [[Bible]]. If it was, we’d be stoning people for breaking the [[Sabbath]]."<ref name="Hitler"/>

== Accusations of cowardice ==

== Accusations of cowardice ==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and debate]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Atheism vs. Christianity debates]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and debate]], [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Atheism vs. Christianity debates]]

[[Image:Billcraig_czvx.jpg‎‎|thumb|left|200px|Dr. [[William Lane Craig]] ]]

[[Image:Billcraig_czvx.jpg‎‎|thumb|left|200px|Dr. [[William Lane Craig]] ]]

== Richard Dawkins lost a debate to a rabbi and then denied the debate ever took place ==

== Richard Dawkins lost a debate to a rabbi and then denied the debate ever took place ==

[[Image:2402173645 c8e6168fe7.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|Richard Dawkins,]]

[[Image:2402173645 c8e6168fe7.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|Richard Dawkins,]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach]] and [[Atheism and Debate]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach]], [[Atheism and Debate]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]

As briefly noted earlier Richard Dawkins had a debate with Rabbi [[Shmuley Boteach]]. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was named the London Times Preacher of the Year 2000 and is the author of 20 books.<ref name="beliefnet.com">http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Judaism/2008/05/Richard-Dawkins-Shameful-Attack.aspx</ref>  

As briefly noted earlier Richard Dawkins had a debate with Rabbi [[Shmuley Boteach]]. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was named the London Times Preacher of the Year 2000 and is the author of 20 books.<ref name="beliefnet.com">http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Judaism/2008/05/Richard-Dawkins-Shameful-Attack.aspx</ref>  

== Selective outrage on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles" ==

== Selective outrage on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles" ==

[[‎File:668738335 394b3820fb.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Ben-Peter Terpstra wrote in the ''Australian Conservative'': "In all truth, Britain’s clean-shaven [[atheism|atheists]] aren’t serious about children’s rights, or they’d be launching venomous attacks against the [[United Nations]], in light of their more recent sex abuse scandals."]]

[[‎File:668738335 394b3820fb.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Ben-Peter Terpstra wrote in the ''Australian Conservative'': "In all truth, Britain’s clean-shaven [[atheism|atheists]] aren’t serious about children’s rights, or they’d be launching venomous attacks against the [[United Nations]], in light of their more recent sex abuse scandals."]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles"]] and [[Atheism and child pornography]] and  and [[Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA]]  

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins on child molestation and so called "gentle pedophiles"]], [[Atheism and child pornography]] and [[Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA]]  

The ''Australian Conservative'' recently published an article by Ben-Peter Terpstra entitled ''Preparing for Richard Dawkins’ crocodile tears'' which charges that Richard Dawkins exhibits selective outrage on the issue of child molestation. In the article Terpstra cites Bendan Oneill who wrote:

The ''Australian Conservative'' recently published an article by Ben-Peter Terpstra entitled ''Preparing for Richard Dawkins’ crocodile tears'' which charges that Richard Dawkins exhibits selective outrage on the issue of child molestation. In the article Terpstra cites Bendan Oneill who wrote:

== Richard Dawkins' battle with online fans over their use of profanity and gossip ==

== Richard Dawkins' battle with online fans over their use of profanity and gossip ==

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

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

In February 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported 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</ref> Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]] so the behavior of his fans is not entirely surprising. See: [[Atheism and profanity]]

In February 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported 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</ref> Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]] so the behavior of his fans is not entirely surprising. See: [[Atheism and profanity]]

==Implication in the death of Jesse Kilgore==

==Implication in the death of Jesse Kilgore==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Jesse Kilgore]] and [[Atheism and depression]] and [[Atheism and suicide]] and [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and Jesse Kilgore]], [[Atheism and depression]], [[Atheism and suicide]] and [[Atheism and mental and physical health]]

[[Image:Desperation_man.jpg‎ |thumb|left|200px|Pitzer College sociologist Phil Zuckerman stated concerning [[atheism and suicide]]: "this is the one indicator of societal health in which religious nations fare much better than secular nations."]]  

[[Image:Desperation_man.jpg‎ |thumb|left|200px|Pitzer College sociologist Phil Zuckerman stated concerning [[atheism and suicide]]: "this is the one indicator of societal health in which religious nations fare much better than secular nations."]]  

== Richard Dawkins, atheist attrocities, and historical revisionism ==

== Richard Dawkins, atheist attrocities, and historical revisionism ==

''For more information please see:'' [[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism]] and [[Atheists and historical illiteracy]] and [[Atheism and historical revisionism]]

''For more information please see:'' [[Richard Dawkins, atheist atrocities, and historical revisionism]], [[Atheists and historical illiteracy]] and [[Atheism and historical revisionism]]

[[Dinesh D'Souza]] took Richard Dawkins to task for engaging in [[historical revisionism]] when it comes to the atrocities of [[atheism|atheist]] regimes and declared Dawkins "reveals a complete ignorance of history".[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmrRC6zD4Zk VIDEO]   

[[Dinesh D'Souza]] took Richard Dawkins to task for engaging in [[historical revisionism]] when it comes to the atrocities of [[atheism|atheist]] regimes and declared Dawkins "reveals a complete ignorance of history".[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmrRC6zD4Zk VIDEO]   

== Christian apologist Dr. William Lane Craig is Reported to Have Called Dawkins a Coward ==

== Christian apologist Dr. William Lane Craig is Reported to Have Called Dawkins a Coward ==

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and William Lane Craig]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Atheism and Debate]]  

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins and William Lane Craig]], [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Atheism and Debate]]  

Dr. William Lane Craig is one of [[Christian apologetics|Christianity's leading defenders]] and many individuals over the years have attempted to arrange a debate between Dr. Craig and Richard Dawkins. Richard Dawkins has offered various ruses on why he will not debate William Lane Craig, which Dr. Craig supporters have shown were inconsistent and merely a dodge to avoid debating one of Christianity's strongest advocates.<ref name="uncommondescent.com">http://www.uncommondescent.com/evolution/william-lane-craig-is-avoided-by-richard-dawkins/</ref>  

Dr. William Lane Craig is one of [[Christian apologetics|Christianity's leading defenders]] and many individuals over the years have attempted to arrange a debate between Dr. Craig and Richard Dawkins. Richard Dawkins has offered various ruses on why he will not debate William Lane Craig, which Dr. Craig supporters have shown were inconsistent and merely a dodge to avoid debating one of Christianity's strongest advocates.<ref name="uncommondescent.com">http://www.uncommondescent.com/evolution/william-lane-craig-is-avoided-by-richard-dawkins/</ref>  

== Refusal of Richard Dawkins to Debate Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza==

== Refusal of Richard Dawkins to Debate Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza==

''See also:''  [[Richard Dawkins and Dinesh D'Souza]] and [[Atheism and Debate]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]

''See also:''  [[Richard Dawkins and Dinesh D'Souza]], [[Atheism and Debate]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]

[[File:Dineshdsouza-full.jpg|thumb|180px|left|[[Dinesh D'Souza]] ]]

[[File:Dineshdsouza-full.jpg|thumb|180px|left|[[Dinesh D'Souza]] ]]

Christian author [[Dinesh D'Souza]] wrote concerning Richard Dawkins refusal to debate him: "To be honest, I find your behavior extremely bizarre. You go halfway around the world to chase down televangelists to outsmart them in an interview format that you control, but given several opportunities to engage the issues you profess to care about in a true spirit of open debate and inquiry, you duck and dodge and run away."<ref name="one-episcopalian-on-faith.com">http://www.one-episcopalian-on-faith.com/2008/07/richard-dawkins.html</ref> D'Souza further wrote concerning Dawkins: "When he is confronted with history, philosophy, and logic, Dawkins seems to have very little to say."<ref>http://townhall.com/columnists/DineshDSouza/2008/07/28/countering_richard_dawkins_on_al-jazeera</ref> Next, D'Souza indicated Dawkins was a "showman who takes on unprepared and unsuspecting opponents when you yourself control the editing, but when a strong opponent shows up you manufacture reasons to avoid him."<ref name="one-episcopalian-on-faith.com"/> Lastly, D'Souza wrote: "So why doth Dawkins languish in his corner, attended by sycophants? Tremble not, Sir Richard. 'Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant do taste of death but once.'"<ref>http://www.tothesource.org/11_13_2007/11_13_2007.htm</ref>

Christian author [[Dinesh D'Souza]] wrote concerning Richard Dawkins refusal to debate him: "To be honest, I find your behavior extremely bizarre. You go halfway around the world to chase down televangelists to outsmart them in an interview format that you control, but given several opportunities to engage the issues you profess to care about in a true spirit of open debate and inquiry, you duck and dodge and run away."<ref name="one-episcopalian-on-faith.com">http://www.one-episcopalian-on-faith.com/2008/07/richard-dawkins.html</ref> D'Souza further wrote concerning Dawkins: "When he is confronted with history, philosophy, and logic, Dawkins seems to have very little to say."<ref>http://townhall.com/columnists/DineshDSouza/2008/07/28/countering_richard_dawkins_on_al-jazeera</ref> Next, D'Souza indicated Dawkins was a "showman who takes on unprepared and unsuspecting opponents when you yourself control the editing, but when a strong opponent shows up you manufacture reasons to avoid him."<ref name="one-episcopalian-on-faith.com"/> Lastly, D'Souza wrote: "So why doth Dawkins languish in his corner, attended by sycophants? Tremble not, Sir Richard. 'Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant do taste of death but once.'"<ref>http://www.tothesource.org/11_13_2007/11_13_2007.htm</ref>

== Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists ==

== Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists ==

For more information please see: [[Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Global atheism]]

For more information please see: [[Richard Dawkins' public refusal to debate creationists]], [[Atheism and cowardice]] and [[Global atheism]]

[[File:Safarti3.jpg|200px|thumbnail|right|Recently, a [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] called Richard Dawkins a "cowardly clown" for refusing to debate apt debate challengers such as the [[creation science|creation scientists]] at Creation Ministries International.<ref name="ReferenceB">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/richard-dawkins-cowardly-clown</ref> Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] recently published the book ''The Greatest Hoax on Earth'' which rebuts Richard Dawkins' recent book ''The Greatest Show on Earth''.<ref name="ReferenceB">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/richard-dawkins-cowardly-clown</ref>]]

[[File:Safarti3.jpg|200px|thumbnail|right|Recently, a [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] called Richard Dawkins a "cowardly clown" for refusing to debate apt debate challengers such as the [[creation science|creation scientists]] at Creation Ministries International.<ref name="ReferenceB">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/richard-dawkins-cowardly-clown</ref> Dr. [[Jonathan Sarfati]] recently published the book ''The Greatest Hoax on Earth'' which rebuts Richard Dawkins' recent book ''The Greatest Show on Earth''.<ref name="ReferenceB">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/richard-dawkins-cowardly-clown</ref>]]