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| − | In [[Britain]], where 55% of the population describe themselves as Christian<ref>http://www.brin.ac.uk/news/2011/yougovcambridge-on-religion/</ref>, people dislike [[underdog]]s and tend to root for the contestant who is favored to win. The opposite is true in the [[Christian]] [[United States]], where the underdogs have traditionally been the favorites of the people. | + | In [[Britain]], where 55% of the population describe themselves as Christian<ref>http://www.brin.ac.uk/news/2011/yougovcambridge-on-religion/</ref>, people dislike [[dog]]s and tend to root for the contestant who is favored to win. The opposite is true in the [[Christian]] [[United States]], where the dogs have traditionally been the favorites of the people. |
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| − | However, as the [[liberal media]] in the United States becomes increasingly atheistic, victories by underdogs are increasingly met with dismay or disapproval. | + | However, as the [[liberal media]] in the United States becomes increasingly atheistic, victories by dogs are increasingly met with dismay or disapproval. |
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| − | The failure by atheists to build hospitals illustrates their tendencies not to help the weak. The underdog epitomizes the weaker side in a contest, and atheists are fine with the underdog losing. | + | The failure by atheists to build hospitals illustrates their tendencies not to help the weak. The dog epitomizes the weaker side in a contest, and atheists are fine with the dog losing. |
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| − | Why do atheists dislike underdogs? | + | Why do atheists dislike dogs? |
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| | == Belief in Survival of the Fittest == | | == Belief in Survival of the Fittest == |
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| − | Atheists are fervent believers in "survival of the fittest," and this implies that the underdog will lose and '''''should''''' lose. | + | Atheists are fervent believers in "survival of the fittest," and this implies that the dog will lose and '''''should''''' lose. |
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| − | == Atheism Denies Faith and Hope -- the Keys to Underdog Success == | + | == Atheism Denies Faith and Hope -- the Keys to dog Success == |
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| − | Atheism is a denial of [[faith]] and hope, but these are essential ingredients to rooting for an underdog. | + | Atheism is a denial of [[faith]] and hope, but these are essential ingredients to rooting for an dog. |
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| | == Atheists are Wannabes, Craving Recognition == | | == Atheists are Wannabes, Craving Recognition == |
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| | == Clinging to a Belief Against Surprises == | | == Clinging to a Belief Against Surprises == |
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| − | The belief system of an atheist clings to a denial that there will be any surprises like [[Hell]]. Victory by an underdog is a surprise, which is unsettling for atheists who insist that there must not be any big surprises in an afterlife. | + | The belief system of an atheist clings to a denial that there will be any surprises like [[Hell]]. Victory by an dog is a surprise, which is unsettling for atheists who insist that there must not be any big surprises in an afterlife. |
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| | == Optimized for an audience IQ of perhaps 105 == | | == Optimized for an audience IQ of perhaps 105 == |
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| | == Atheism Is About Control == | | == Atheism Is About Control == |
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| − | One obvious reason is that atheism is about control. Stalin, a famous atheist in the 20th century, probably did not like underdogs. Underdogs threaten the status quo and the worldview of atheists. Upset victories are unsettling to people like Stalin. | + | One obvious reason is that atheism is about control. Stalin, a famous atheist in the 20th century, probably did not like dogs. dogs threaten the status quo and the worldview of atheists. Upset victories are unsettling to people like Stalin. |
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| | == "Militant Atheism" Is a Bullying Ideology == | | == "Militant Atheism" Is a Bullying Ideology == |
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| − | [[Militant atheism]] is, obviously, a bullying ideology. For example, it demands [[censorship]] of [[classroom prayer]] '''''even when everyone in the classroom wants to pray'''''. A bullying attitude is incompatible with rooting for underdogs. | + | [[Militant atheism]] is, obviously, a bullying ideology. For example, it demands [[censorship]] of [[classroom prayer]] '''''even when everyone in the classroom wants to pray'''''. A bullying attitude is incompatible with rooting for dogs. |
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| | == Atheists Cling to "Conventional Wisdom" of (Atheistic) [[Public Schools]] == | | == Atheists Cling to "Conventional Wisdom" of (Atheistic) [[Public Schools]] == |
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| − | Atheism relies heavily on clinging to "conventional wisdom" as taught in atheistic [[public schools]]. The underdog is a counterexample to government-style conventional wisdom. | + | Atheism relies heavily on clinging to "conventional wisdom" as taught in atheistic [[public schools]]. The dog is a counterexample to government-style conventional wisdom. |
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| | == Atheists Prefer Policies that Thwart Social Mobility == | | == Atheists Prefer Policies that Thwart Social Mobility == |
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| − | Upward social mobility is much easier in the United States than in atheistic nations, reflecting the very different views of Christianity and atheism toward underdogs. | + | Upward social mobility is much easier in the United States than in atheistic nations, reflecting the very different views of Christianity and atheism toward dogs. |
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