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[[File:Laurence Krauss.JPG|thumbnail|right|175px|[[Lawrence Krauss]], who has been accused of engaging in sexual harassment, is speaking at the [[Anti-Theism International Convention 2020]].<ref>[https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/12/03/anti-theism-conference-organizer-defends-sexual-misconduct-in-bizarre-rant-2/ “Anti-Theism” Conference Organizer Defends Sexual Misconduct in Bizarre Rant] by [[Hemant Mehta]]</ref>]]
'''Antitheism''' is active opposition to and hatred of theistic belief. It is distinguished from simple [[atheism]] in that it is not simply a rejection of belief in God; rather, the antitheist is actively opposed to such belief.<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Antitheist</ref> While a particular atheist might be content to deny the existence of God, but leave others to their own faith, the antitheist will actively seek to undermine or eliminate the faith of others. Thus, all antitheists are [[atheists]], but not all atheists are necessarily antitheists. Antitheism is also sometimes referred to as [[militant atheism]], and is prominent amongst people who see religion as promoting "hatred".
'''Antitheism''' is active opposition to and hatred of theistic belief. It is distinguished from simple [[atheism]] in that it is not simply a rejection of belief in God; rather, the antitheist is actively opposed to such belief.<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Antitheist</ref> While a particular atheist might be content to deny the existence of God, but leave others to their own faith, the antitheist will actively seek to undermine or eliminate the faith of others. Thus, all antitheists are [[atheists]], but not all atheists are necessarily antitheists. Antitheism is also sometimes referred to as [[militant atheism]], and is prominent amongst people who see religion as promoting "hatred".
July 11, 2013</ref>
July 11, 2013</ref>
Historically, antitheism has been a hallmark of repressive totalitarian regimes. Belief in God is a threat to those who want to make the State the supreme authority; consequently, those who believe in God in such a society are persecuted. Stalinist Russia and the United States under [[Barack Obama]] (who protected atheists and adherents of [[Islam]]<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/01/13/sotu-obama-calls-out-muslim-discrimination-not-a-word-for-persecuted-christians/ SOTU: Obama Defends Muslims, Silence for Persecuted Christians and Jews] at Breitbart.com</ref> while allowing Christians and Jews to be illegally persecuted for their beliefs<ref>Multiple sources:
Historically, antitheism has been a hallmark of repressive totalitarian regimes. Belief in God is a threat to those who want to make the State the supreme authority; consequently, those who believe in God in such a society are persecuted. Stalinist Russia and the United States under [[Barack Obama]] (who protected atheists and adherents of [[Islam]]<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/01/13/sotu-obama-calls-out-muslim-discrimination-not-a-word-for-persecuted-christians/ SOTU: Obama Defends Muslims, Silence for Persecuted Christians and Jews] at Breitbart.com</ref> while allowing Christians and Jews to be illegally persecuted for their beliefs<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2013/09/17/7-examples-of-discrimination-against-christians-in-america-n1701966 7 Examples of Discrimination Against Christians in America]
*[https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2013/09/17/7-examples-of-discrimination-against-christians-in-america-n1701966 7 Examples of Discrimination Against Christians in America]
*[http://conservativeread.com/president-obama-ramping-up-persecution-of-christians-in-u-s-military/ Obama Ramping Up Persecution of Christians in U.S. Military]
*[http://conservativeread.com/president-obama-ramping-up-persecution-of-christians-in-u-s-military/ Obama Ramping Up Persecution of Christians in U.S. Military]
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Militant atheism]]
*[[Militant atheism]]
*[[Atheology]]
*[[Atheism and hatred of God]]
*[[Atheism and hatred of God]]
*[[Atheism and apathy]]
*[[Atheism and apathy]]