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Line 18: − + − ''see also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]] and [[New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weight]] + − As noted earlier, the main authors of the New Atheism movement include [[Sam Harris]], [[Daniel Dennett]], [[Richard Dawkins]], Victor J. Stenger and [[Christopher Hitchens]].<ref>http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/battle.html</ref> The New Atheism movement claims to be pro-science, yet three out of five of these men have had issues with being overweight as can be seen [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3UXl0oMYPLs/SXgxH_-MgFI/AAAAAAAAAF4/EU-wzxEjOmc/s1600-h/atheist-reason.jpg HERE] and [https://www.flickr.com/photos/7230309@N05/3708479160/ HERE] and [http://news.softpedia.com/newsImage/Quantum-Mechanics-Could-Link-Humans-with-the-Universe-2.jpg/ HERE] [[PZ Myers]] is also a leader within the New Atheism movement and PZ Myers [[PZ Myers|has had issues with being overweight]]. + − [[Hippocrates]], who was also against [[abortion]], was an early advocate of the health benefits of [[exercise]] and [[nutrition]].<ref>[http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/pe/exs190web/exs190history.htm Hippocrates]</ref>+ − On the other hand, [[PZ Myers]] and a significant amount of other New Atheism leaders, seem to lack a full appreciation of the value of [[nutritional science]], [[exercise science]] and the latest findings of [[medical science]]. (see: also [[Atheism and obesity]]). As of August 2013, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris have not publicly commented on the significant problems the New Atheism leadership has experienced in terms of overweight members.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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{{See also|Atheism and obesity}}
{{See also|Atheism and obesity}}
== New Atheism leaders and problems with being overweight ==
== Jamila Bey: American Atheists Board of Directors member in 2013 ==
On August 11. 2013, [[Jamila Bey]] was listed as being on the Board of Directors for the American Atheists organization. A video of an overweight Jamila Bey can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uekUG0CDs-w HERE].
== Nick Fish: American Atheists National Program Director ==
In 2018, the American Atheist organization indicated that Nick Fish is their National Program Director.<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff]</ref>
Pictures of an overweight Nick Fish can be found [http://www.amandalscott.com/received-american-atheists-2014-activist-of-the-year-award/20150405_101204/ HERE] and [http://www.sincerekirabo.com/gallery HERE].
== Mandisa Thomas: Board member of American Atheists organization ==
[[File:Mandisa Thomas.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|As of February 8, 2019, Mandisa Thomas was a board member of the American Atheists organization.<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/board/ American Atheists Board of Directors, February 8, 2019]</ref> Thomas is also the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers.<ref>[https://www.savedbyscience.com/richmondhumanists/fear-black-atheist-mandisa-thomas Fear of a Black Atheist by Mandisa Thomas]</ref>]]
As of February 8, 2019, Mandisa Thomas was a board member of the American Atheists organization.<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/board/ American Atheists Board of Directors, February 8, 2019]</ref> Thomas is also the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers.<ref>[https://www.savedbyscience.com/richmondhumanists/fear-black-atheist-mandisa-thomas Fear of a Black Atheist by Mandisa Thomas]</ref>
Pictures of an overweight Mandisa Thomas can be found [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Two_SCA_Honorees_June_14_2017_-04157.jpg HERE] and [https://www.savedbyscience.com/richmondhumanists/fear-black-atheist-mandisa-thomas HERE] and [https://www.atheistallianceamerica.org/mandisa-thomas-black-nonbelievers/ HERE] and [https://twitter.com/mandy0904 HERE].
== Pamela Whissel: American Atheists organization ==
In 2018, the American Atheist website indicated that Pamela Whissel is the membership director of their organization.<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff]</ref>
In addition, as of April 16, 2018, she is the editor-in-chief of American Atheist magazine and has held this position since 2011.<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff]</ref>
A picture of an overweight Pamela Whissel can be found [http://www.amandalscott.com/received-american-atheists-2014-activist-of-the-year-award/20150405/ HERE].
== Dave/Danielle Muscato: American Atheists ==
Dave Muscato, the former Public Relations Director for American Atheists, had excess weight. Pictures of an overweight Dave Muscato can be seen [https://kiwifarms.net/threads/dave-danielle-muscato.20281/ HERE] and [https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/where-would-atheist-activists-be-without-their-double-standards/ HERE] and [https://vimeo.com/132239342 HERE].
Dave Muscato is a transsexual and now goes by the name Danielle Muscato.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/where-would-atheist-activists-be-without-their-double-standards/ Where would atheist activists be without their double standards?]</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==