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Line 1: − {{Essay By|Conservative}} − [[File:Atheists eat babies.jpg|thumbnail|center|670px|Screenshot of Google search related to atheists eat babies [[meme]]. (Click graphic above to enlarge it)]] − {{Clear}} − <br /> − [[Image:Baby.jpg|center|thumb|300px|In 2014, ''The Washington Times'' reported: "[[China]]’s one child policy, baby trafficking, and sex trafficking of [[North Korean]] women aren’t the worst human rights violation happening in the country. [[abortion|Aborting]] innocent and healthy unborn children and eating them to boost one’s stamina and sexual health is.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/31/chinese-cannibalism-infant-flesh-outrages-world/ Chinese cannibalism of infant flesh outrages the world], ''Washington Times'', 2014</ref> See: [[Communist China and baby eating]] and [[China and atheism]] ]] − {{Clear}} − The '''atheists eat babies meme''' is a dark humor [[meme]] used to illustrate the fact that many people distrust [[Atheism|atheists]] and equate atheism with immorality (see: [[Distrust of atheists]] and [[Atheism and morality]]).<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1181521-atheism Know your meme - Atheist eats baby], Knowyourmeme.com</ref> There have been several studies indicating that many people have a low opinion of atheists (see: [[Views on atheists]]). − However, as can be seen below, [[China]] which has [[China and atheism|the largest atheist population in the world]] and has [[state atheism]], has citizens who are eating powdered human baby flesh because they believe it increases a person's stamina, increases sexual health and is also seen as a medicinal 'cure-all'.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/31/chinese-cannibalism-infant-flesh-outrages-world/ Chinese cannibalism of infant flesh outrages the world], ''Washington Times'', 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2140702/South-Korea-customs-officials-thousands-pills-filled-powdered-human-baby-flesh.html Thousands of pills filled with powdered human baby flesh discovered by customs officials in South Korea], The Daily Mail, 2012</ref> (see:[[Communist China and baby eating]]). − − See also: [[Atheism and cannibalism]] − − == Atheistic China and baby eating == − [[File:China on globe.png|thumbnail|200px|right|[[China]] has the largest atheist population in the world.<ref> − *[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)] − *[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> ]] − ''See also'' [[Communist China and baby eating]] and [[China and atheism]] and [[Asian atheism]] − − === China and atheism === − − ''See also:'' [[China and atheism]] − − Razib Khan points out in ''Discover Magazine'', "most [[secular]] nations in the world are those of East Asia, in particular what are often termed “[[Confucianism|Confucian]] societies.” It is likely therefore that the majority of the world’s [[Atheism|atheists]] are actually East Asian."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905135558/http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/most-atheists-are-not-white/ Most atheists are not white & other non-fairy tales], Discover magazine</ref> See: [[Asian atheism]] and [[Global atheism]] − − [[China]] has the world's largest [[atheism|atheist]] population.<ref name="thechapmans.nl">[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref name="washingtonpost.com">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> In addition, China practices [[state atheism]] in that it requires members of the [[Communist Party of China]] to be atheists and the Chinese government does engage in some degree of religious persecution (See also: [[China and atheism]]). China has one of the highest rates of atheism in the world.<ref>[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> According to a 2012 Worldwide Independent Network/Gallup International Association (WIN/GIA) poll, 47% of Chinese people were convinced atheists, and a further 30% were not religious. In comparison, only 14% considered themselves to be religious.<ref>{{cite news|title= Global Index of Religiosity and Atheism |publisher= [[WIN/GIA|Gallup]]|date=|url= http://www.winmr.com/web/files/news/14/file/14.pdf |accessdate=2012-11-28}}</ref> − − === China and the consumption of powdered baby flesh === − − ''See also:'' [[Communist China and baby eating]] and [[Atheism, Chinese doctors and baby eating]] and [[Atheism and sexuality]] and [[Abortion and atheism]] and [[Atheism and human rights violations]] − [[File:Fetus1.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|South Korean officials became aware of a horrific practice of eating aborted fetuses after Seoul Broadcasting System showed a documentary on Chinese doctors who performed abortions and then ate the fetuses. One Chinese doctor on the documentary took out fetuses from his refrigerator.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/31/chinese-cannibalism-infant-flesh-outrages-world/ Chinese cannibalism of infant flesh outrages the world], ''Washington Times'', 2014</ref>]] − In 2014, ''The Washington Times'' reported: − {{Cquote|China’s one child policy, baby trafficking, and sex trafficking of North Korean women aren’t the worst human rights violation happening in the country. Aborting innocent and healthy unborn children and eating them to boost one’s stamina and sexual health is. − − South Korean customs officials recently seized thousands of pills filled with powdered human baby flesh arriving from China. Since August 2011, South Korean officials have intercepted more than 17000 pills smuggled from China. − − South Korean officials became aware of a horrific practice of eating aborted fetuses after Seoul Broadcasting System showed a documentary on Chinese doctors who performed abortions and then ate the fetuses. One Chinese doctor on the documentary took out fetuses from his refrigerator.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/31/chinese-cannibalism-infant-flesh-outrages-world/ Chinese cannibalism of infant flesh outrages the world], ''Washington Times'', 2014</ref>}} − − For additional information, please see: − − *[https://abcnews.go.com/Health/chinese-made-infant-flesh-capsules-seized-korea/story?id=16296176 Chinese-Made Infant Flesh Capsules Seized in S. Korea], ''ABC News'' − − *[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2140702/South-Korea-customs-officials-thousands-pills-filled-powdered-human-baby-flesh.html Thousands of pills filled with powdered human baby flesh discovered by customs officials in South Korea], ''The Daily Mail'' − − *[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/05/horrifyingly-ground-baby-pills-are-real-thing/328490/ Horrifyingly, Ground Baby Pills Are a Real Thing] by Alexander Abad-Santos, ''The Atlantic'' − − == Atheists eating babies and subjective morality == − [[File:256px-Atom Diagram.svg.png|right|thumbnail|200px|Under a [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalistic]], [[atheist worldview]], babies are merely a collection of [[atom]]s and the outcome of an accidental arrangement of atoms. − <br /> − <br /> − Eating a baby is no different than eating a salad under such a worldview. − <br /> − <br /> − In a naturalistic, atheistic worldview, the universe is merely the outcome of accidental collocations of atoms and eventually all the suns in the universe will burn out. − <br /> − <br /> − See: [[Causes of atheists eating babies]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]]).]] − ''See also:'' [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]] and [[Objective morality]] − − The Debunking Atheists blog states: "An atheist may... say murder, rape, and eating babies are wrong; but when asked why, they will not have a final reason, or authority, to which they can appeal to, besides their own subjectivity... So it is merely a personal choice not to."<ref>[http://debunkingatheists.blogspot.com/2008/07/atheists-eat-babies.html Atheists eat babies], Debunking Atheists blog</ref> See: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]] and [[Objective morality]] − − == Causes of atheists eating babies == − − See: [[Causes of atheists eating babies]] − − There are a number of causes of atheists eating babies (see: [[Causes of atheists eating babies]]). − − == Atheist Revolution on atheists eat babies meme == − − See also: [[Atheism and humor]] and [[Atheism and mockery]] − − The website Atheist Revolution says about the atheists eat babies meme: − {{Cquote|I've always liked this particular meme. It manages to be silly while simultaneously poking fun at [[Christianity|Christians]] for some of the absurd things they believe about atheists. And yes, that is my take on the primary meaning of this meme: it serves to highlight the absurd lengths to which some Christians will go to demonize atheists. − − "But do any Christians really believe that atheists eat babies?" Although this isn't the point of the meme, I suppose it is a fair question. I suspect that if you take a moment to consider some of the things many Christians at least claim to believe, this one will strike you as at least somewhat plausible. If not believing in their preferred god(s) makes us immoral, evil, and almost certainly Satan worshipers, is it really that much of a stretch to assume that we probably eat babies too?<ref>[http://www.atheistrev.com/2017/01/why-do-atheists-eat-babies.html Why Do Atheists Eat Babies?]</ref>}} − − See also: − − *[[Atheism and humor]] − − *[[Atheism and mockery]] − − *[[Atheism and cannibalism#Influence of biblical Christianity turns savage cannibals into civilized individuals|Influence of biblical Christianity turns savage cannibals into civilized individuals]] − − == Atheists eat babies meme and people mistakenly associating atheism with Satanism == − − ''See also:'' [[Atheism and satanic deception]] and [[LaVeyan Satanism]] and [[The Satanic Temple]] − [[File:Anton LeVay.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|[[LaVeyan Satanism|Anton LeVey]] ]] − As far as dark humor, another reason why the meme may have developed is that many people mistakenly associate [[atheism]] with [[Satanism]] and allegations that satanists have been involved in the ritualistic infant sacrifices.<ref name="Goleman1994">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/31/us/proof-lacking-for-ritual-abuse-by-satanists.html?sq=satanic+ritual+abuse&scp=1&st=nyt|title=Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists|last=Goleman|first=Daniel|year=1994|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|language=English|accessdate=21 May 2018}}</ref> − − Although [[LaVeyan Satanism]] is a form of [[atheism]], it does not hold that [[Satan]] is real being. Specifically, LaVeyan Satanism is a form of atheism which extolls the values of Satan which are described in the [[Bible]]. It is a very [[pride]]ful and [[hedonism|hedonistic]] worldview. Some specific characteristics of Leveyan Satanism is that it incorporates egoism, self-deification, the [[occult]]/magic, [[Social Darwinism]] and [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]]. It was founded by Anton LeVey in 1966. − − == Quotes related to the atheists eat babies meme == − − ''See also:'' [[Distrust of atheists]] and [[Views on atheists]] − − Jim Scott, Vice Chairman of Florida Atheists and [[Secular humanism|Secular Humanists]] (FLASH), said: "The [[definition of atheism|term 'atheist']] has [[Distrust of atheists|such a negative connotation]]. They think being an atheist means you eat babies [[Atheism and satanic deception|and worship the Devil]]."<ref>[https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miamis-atheist-community-and-organizations-are-growing-10955178 Miami Atheists Demand to Be Heard] by JESSICA LIPSCOMB, Miami New Times, DECEMBER 18, 2018</ref> − − Dr. John D. Ferrer wrote about the atheists eat babies meme and about [[atheism and cannibalism]]: − {{Cquote|...we see that a sample of atheists aren’t principally opposed to eating babies, although, we have no way of knowing how far this green light shines across the world of atheists. We don’t know how many atheists would chime in with vocal support. Fortunately these atheists have so far abstained from eating people because they find it “distasteful” and risky.<ref>[https://intelligentchristianfaith.com/2017/03/23/do-atheists-eat-babies-a-serious-answer-to-a-silly-question/ DO ATHEISTS EAT BABIES? A SERIOUS ANSWER TO A SILLY QUESTION] by Dr. John D. Ferrer</ref>}} − − == Atheists, atheists eat babies meme and sarcasm == − − ''See also:'' [[Atheism and sarcasm]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]] and [[Atheists and historical illiteracy]] − [[File:Atheist Dan Barker.jpg|thumbnail|left|175px|[[Dan Barker]], co-president of the [[Freedom From Religion Foundation]] ]] − When the various [[Atheist population and immorality|moral failings of atheists/atheist population]] is mentioned or the morality of atheists is questioned, many atheists sarcastically mention atheists eating babies which they apparently think is not happening. In most cases, there are not familiar with baby flesh powder being consumed by individuals in atheist controlled mainland China nor are they aware of instances of children being eaten in countries which have or have had [[state atheism]] (see: [[Atheism and cannibalism#Soviet Union and cannibalism|Soviet Union and cannibalism]] and [[Atheism and cannibalism#North Korea and cannibalism|North Korea and cannibalism]]). And as noted above, "South Korean officials became aware of a horrific practice of eating aborted fetuses after Seoul Broadcasting System showed a documentary on Chinese doctors who performed abortions and then ate the fetuses. One Chinese doctor on the documentary took out fetuses from his refrigerator.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/31/chinese-cannibalism-infant-flesh-outrages-world/ Chinese cannibalism of infant flesh outrages the world], ''Washington Times'', 2014</ref> − − For example, the atheist Eric Ouellet wrote an essay entitled ''Time to stop respecting religion'' which was posted at the [[Freedom From Religion Foundation]] website that stated "Imagine the reaction if something like that were said about Christians. Rather than feel insulted... atheist commenters 'agreed' that atheists are fat because they eat so many babies."<ref>[Time to stop respecting religion - Eric Ouellet] by Eric Ouellet</ref> See also: [[Atheism and obesity]] − − The atheist Dan Amira published an article at the website of ''New York Magazine'' which sarcastically stated about his fellow atheists: "Or maybe they’re just too busy eating babies and having blood-soaked sex orgies to be bothered by your meddlesome proselytizing, Pastor Mike. Did you ever think of that?"<ref>[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2011/08/florida_pastor_asks_why_atheis.html Florida Pastor Doesn’t Get Why Atheists Aren’t Registered Like Sex Offenders] by Dan Amira</ref> − − == Atheist replying to Freedom From Atheism Foundation Facebook post on atheists eating babies == − − [[File:Atheist replying to Freedom From Atheism Foundation post on atheist baby eating.png|thumbnail|400px|center|Atheist Dave Tointen replying to a [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] Facebook post on some atheists eating babies.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FFAF.International/posts/2837564746287549 Freedom From Atheism Foundation Facebook post on atheists eating babies]</ref> ]] − {{Clear}} − − == Atheist Hemant Mehta on the atheist eat babies meme == − [[File:Hemant Mehta at Skepticon 7.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hemant Mehta]]]] − Atheist [[Hemant Mehta]] wrote tongue in cheek about the atheists eat babies meme: − {{Cquote|If you’re like most normal people, you’ve briefly considered eating a baby or two. − − Why is that, anyway? Why do babies always seem so delicious, even when you’re not particularly hungry? Using brain scanners and pajamas, an international team of scientists is closing in on a answer. − − Apparently it has something to do with the way babies smell… − − To be fair, the actual article is much more about how the smell of baby impacts how women bond with them and how those neural pathways are the same as those triggered by certain foods and drugs...<ref>[https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2013/09/24/see-its-not-just-atheists-who-want-to-eat-babies/ See? It’s Not Just Atheists Who Want to Eat Babies] by BY HEMANT MEHTA</ref>}} − − == Soviet Union, atheism, famine and individuals eating children == − − ''See also:'' [[Atheism and cannibalism]] and [[Atheism and children]] and [[Soviet Union and morality]] − [[Image:Stalin-140508 27880t.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Joseph Stalin]], the Premier of the [[Soviet Union]] from 6 May 1941 to 5 March 1953, patronised the [[League of Militant Atheists]], whose chief aim, under the leadership of Yemelyan Yaroslavsky, was to propagate militant [[atheism]] and eradicate [[religion]].]] − − According to the [[University of Cambridge]], historically, the "most notable spread of atheism was achieved through the success of the 1917 [[Russian Revolution]], which brought the [[Marxism-Leninism|Marxist-Leninists]] to power."<ref name="Marxism-Leninism">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728215151/http://www.investigatingatheism.info/marxism.html|title=Investigating atheism: Marxism|publisher = [[University of Cambridge]]|quote=The most notable spread of atheism was achieved through the success of the 1917 Russian Revolution, which brought the Marxist-Leninists to power. For the first time in history, atheism thus became the official ideology of a state.|year=2008|accessdate=July 17, 2014}}</ref> − − [[Atheism]] was an integral component of Marxist-Leninist/Maoist [[communism|communist]] ideology (see: [[Atheism and communism]]). − − Although the atheists is a dark humor meme, in the atheistic [[Soviet Union]] during a famine there were cases of adults preying on children for purposes of [[cannibalism]] (see: [[Atheism and cannibalism#Soviet Union and cannibalism|Soviet Union and cannibalism]] and [[Soviet Union and morality]]).<ref>[https://archive.is/z01DE ''Cannibalism in the Soviet Union'] by Kerry Kubulius</ref> − − Kerry Kubulius in his article entitled ''Cannibalism in the [[Soviet Union]]'' wrote: − {{cquote|In the years 1920-21, the Soviet Union was hit hard by famine. Civil war had wiped out grain stores, and drought affected harvests. Struggling peasants and Gulag prisoners alike fell victim to starvation. Hungry individuals ate what they could find – the last of their livestock, cats and dogs, and then finally, fellow human beings. Cannibalism in Soviet Russia and elsewhere in the Soviet Union manifested itself in prisons camps, in urban settings, and in the countryside. The practice of cannibalism was seen as a survival measure rather than a true crime by those who had nothing else to eat.... − − It goes without saying that cannibalism in the Soviet Union was outlawed. Those who were caught cannibalizing their fellow citizens were sent to prisons, even though cannibalism was practiced in the Gulag, as well... − − While some individuals ate the bodies of the already dead, others murdered for the purpose of providing themselves with food. Gangs of children would kill adults, while adults would find children to murder and eat. Escaped prisoners might take along fellow inmates to serve as future meals – unbeknownst to the escapees' companions themselves. − − Cannibalism in the Soviet Union was sometimes a result of an individual or individuals seeking revenge.<ref>[https://archive.is/z01DE ''Cannibalism in the Soviet Union'] by Kerry Kubulius</ref>}} − − === Soviet Union, Lysenkoism and famine === − − See: [[Lysenkoism]] − − == North Korea, famine and the eating of children == − [[File:Flag of North Korea.png|thumbnail|left|200px|Flag of [[North Korea]] ]] − [[North Korea]] practices [[state atheism]] and belief in [[God]] is actively discouraged.<ref> Elizabeth Raum. North Korea. Series: Countries Around the World. Heinemann, 2012. ISBN 1432961330. p. 28: «North Korea is an atheist state. This means that people do not pray in public or attend places of worship. Buddhist temples exist from earlier times. They are now preserved as historic buildings, but they are not used for worship. A few Christian churches exist, but few people attend services. North Koreans do not celebrate religious holidays.»</ref> Open Doors, an organization based in the United States, has put North Korea at the very top of its list of countries where [[Christianity|Christians]] face significant persecution - for 12 years in a row.<ref>[http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-10-22/repressive-atheist-north-korea-has-surprising-relationship-christian-missionaries Repressive, atheist North Korea has a surprising relationship with Christian missionaries]</ref> − − The ''Express'' reports: − {{Cquote|A North Korean man living in Australia has claimed that human flesh is served up to eat in the country’s third largest city. − − Sung Min Jeong, 44, claims that in Chongjin – a city at the tip of the North Korean coast – a shopkeeper serves up human meat. − − Fears that famine-stricken North Koreans are being forced to eat human flesh heightened earlier this year following claims a man was executed for murdering his two children for food. − − Fears of cannibalism in the country surfaced in 2003 too, amid testimony from refugees who claimed poor harvests and food aid sanctions had resulted in children being killed and corpses cut up for food. − − According to reports, requests by the [[United Nations]] World Food Programme to access "farmers' markets" where human meat was said to be traded, were turned down by Pyongyang, citing "security reasons". − − Those caught selling human meat face execution, but one source told the North Korean Refugees Assistance Fund: "Pieces of 'special' meat are displayed on straw mats for sale. − − "People know where they come from, but they don't talk about it."<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/392610/North-Korean-reveals-cannibalism-is-common-after-escaping-starving-state North Korean reveals cannibalism is common after escaping starving state], Express</ref>}} − − == Atheism and infanticide == − − ''See also:'' [[Atheism and infanticide]] and [[Abortion and atheism]] − − [[Infanticide]] is the practice of killing very young children. An infant has been medically defined as a child too young to speak.<ref>MedicineNet.com http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3966.</ref> − − Below is an article on atheism and infanticide: − − *[[Atheism and infanticide]] − − == Atheism and cannibalism == − − See: [[Atheism and cannibalism]] − − == Origin of the notion of baby eating in Western civilization == − − In 1729, the Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer Jonathon Swift wrote a satirical pamphlet called “A Modest Proposal” which suggested that the children of the poor should be eaten. − − [[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]] has made a strong impression on [[Western civilization]]. In ancient times, cities/fortresses had walls surrounding them and they were blockaded during warfare. The book of Lamentations in the Old Testament indicates: "The hands of compassionate women boiled their own children; They became food for them because of the destruction of the daughter of my people" (Lamentations 4:10 NASB). Other Bible verses related to extreme hardship and the eating of children are Leviticus 26: 27-29, Deuteronomy 28:53-57, Jeremiah 19:9 and Ezekiel 5:10. − − == Book: ''The Atheists Guide To Eating Babies'' == − − *''The Atheists Guide To Eating Babies'' by Dick Grimmaldi, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 9, 2012), ISBN-10: 1470045826, ISBN-13: 978-1470045821 (Novelty book) − − == See also == − − *[[Dietary practices of atheists]] − *[[Abortion and atheism]] − *[[Atheism and children]] − − == External links == − − *[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1181521-atheism Atheist eating baby] - Knowyourmeme.com website − − ==Notes== − {{reflist}} − − [[Category:Cannibalism]] − [[Category:Atheism]] − [[Category:Morality]]
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