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''See also:'' [[Atheism, dogmatism and strong atheism]] and [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and dogmatism]] and [[Atheism and groupthink]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism, dogmatism and strong atheism]] and [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and dogmatism]] and [[Atheism and groupthink]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins 2006.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] was one of the founders of [[New Atheism]].]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins 2006.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] was one of the founders of [[New Atheism]].]]

Because the traditional definition of atheism existed for centuries, the existence of outspoken and dogmatic atheists (see: [[New Atheism]] and [[Atheist activist]]) and because atheism [[Definition of atheism#Advocacy of a broader definition of atheism: 19th century and contemporary efforts|lacks proof and evidence that it is true]], atheists are often accused of being [[dogma]]tic.

Because the traditional definition of atheism existed for centuries, the existence of outspoken and dogmatic atheists (see: [[New Atheism]] and [[Atheist activist]]) and because atheism [[Definition of atheism#Advocacy of a broader definition of atheism: 19th century and contemporary efforts|lacks proof and evidence that it is true]], atheism and/or atheists are often accused of being [[dogma]]tic.

For example, in his BBC documentary ''The Trouble with Atheism'' the award-winning journalist Rod Liddle indicates:  

For example, in his BBC documentary ''The Trouble with Atheism'' the award-winning journalist Rod Liddle indicates:  

Atheism is becoming a religion of its own. It already has its gurus and its revered sacred texts... It has its magnificent temples within which lie mysteries and unknowable truths.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_KSjetXJg BBC Documentary The Trouble With Atheism BBC Horizon Documentary]</ref>}}

Atheism is becoming a religion of its own. It already has its gurus and its revered sacred texts... It has its magnificent temples within which lie mysteries and unknowable truths.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_KSjetXJg BBC Documentary The Trouble With Atheism BBC Horizon Documentary]</ref>}}

In addition, research indicates that atheists are more dogmatic/closed-minded (see: [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and dogmatism]]).

In addition, research indicates that atheists are more dogmatic/closed-minded (see: [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and dogmatism]]).