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| − | [[Image:65375.jpg|right|thumb| | + | [[Image:65375.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The ''[[Stanford]] Encylopedia of [[Philosophy]]'' says about [[David Hume]]: "Although many of Hume's own contemporaries were happy to label Hume an '[[atheism|atheist]]', our own contemporaries are more divided on this issue."<ref>http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hume-religion/#10</ref> ]] |
| − | In the United States, atheists are a small faction of the political right.<ref>[ | + | In the United States, atheists are a small faction of the political right.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/us/19beliefs.html?_r=0 A Place on the Right for a Few Godless Conservatives] by MARK OPPENHEIMER, ''New York Times'', 2011</ref> Since the 1960s/1970s, there was a significant trend of religious conservatives becoming [[Republican]]s.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/us/19beliefs.html?_r=0 A Place on the Right for a Few Godless Conservatives] by MARK OPPENHEIMER, ''New York Times'', 2011</ref> But the secular right is growing in the United States. |
As far as politically center of right atheists/agnostics, there is a stronger wing of the right of center politics in the United Kingdom, with famous adherents such as [[David Hume]] and Reginald Johnston,<ref>http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199899/cmhansrd/vo990623/debtext/90623-40.htm</ref> and Tory MP Michael Portillo. | As far as politically center of right atheists/agnostics, there is a stronger wing of the right of center politics in the United Kingdom, with famous adherents such as [[David Hume]] and Reginald Johnston,<ref>http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199899/cmhansrd/vo990623/debtext/90623-40.htm</ref> and Tory MP Michael Portillo. | ||
| − | In South Korea, the Head of the conservative party was an atheist while he was running against a Roman | + | In South Korea, the Head of the conservative party was an atheist while he was running against a Roman Catholic liberal.<ref>http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2012/12/conservative-atheists-not-rare-in-south-korea/</ref> |
== Atheism and libertarianism == | == Atheism and libertarianism == | ||
| − | According to the [[Ludwig von Mises Institute]], most [[libertarianism|libertarians]] at the present time are atheists.<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref> [[Ayn Rand]] was a libertarian and atheist. | + | According to the Murray N. Rothbard, who writes for the [[Ludwig von Mises Institute]], most [[libertarianism|libertarians]] at the present time are atheists.<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref> [[Ayn Rand]] was a libertarian and atheist. |
| − | + | Rothbard also declares: | |
| − | {{cquote|There are many libertarians who are theists, Jewish or Christian. Among the classical-liberal forebears of modern libertarianism in a more religious age there were a myriad of Christians: from John Lilburne, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and John Locke in the 17th century, down to Cobden and Bright, Frédéric Bastiat and the French laissez-faire liberals, and the great Lord Acton.<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref>}} | + | {{cquote|There are many libertarians who are theists, Jewish or Christian. Among the classical-liberal forebears of modern libertarianism in a more religious age there were a myriad of Christians: from John Lilburne, [[Roger Williams]], Anne Hutchinson, and [[John Locke]] in the 17th century, down to Cobden and Bright, [[Frédéric Bastiat]] and the French laissez-faire liberals, and the great [[John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton|Lord Acton]].<ref>[https://mises.org/library/myth-and-truth-about-libertarianism Myth and Truth About Libertarianism], Mises Daily</ref>}} |
Both [[Ron Paul]] and [[Rand Paul]] are religious libertarians. | Both [[Ron Paul]] and [[Rand Paul]] are religious libertarians. | ||
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| + | == Secular left vs. secular right == | ||
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| + | See: [[Western atheism, schisms and political polarization]] | ||
== List of politically right of center atheists/agnostics == | == List of politically right of center atheists/agnostics == | ||
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* Heather Mac Donald, commentator and journalist | * Heather Mac Donald, commentator and journalist | ||
* Charles C. W. Cooke, writer for National Review | * Charles C. W. Cooke, writer for National Review | ||
| − | * [[George Will]], columnist and commentator ("Low voltage atheist"/agnostic)<ref>[ | + | * [[George Will]], columnist and commentator ("Low voltage atheist"/agnostic)<ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/George-Will-atheist-religion-God/2014/09/22/id/596249/ George Will: I Am a 'Low-Voltage Atheist']</ref> |
* Walter K. Olson, tort reform advocate and author | * Walter K. Olson, tort reform advocate and author | ||
* [[Charles Krauthammer]] (agnostic) | * [[Charles Krauthammer]] (agnostic) | ||
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* [[Niall Ferguson]], historian and columnist | * [[Niall Ferguson]], historian and columnist | ||
* [[Carrie Sheffield]], commentator and journalist | * [[Carrie Sheffield]], commentator and journalist | ||
| + | * [[Christopher Hitchens]] | ||
| + | *[[Dave Rubin]] | ||
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| + | == Right of center, atheist, political organizations == | ||
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| + | *[[Republican Atheists]] | ||
| + | *[[Atheists for Liberty]] | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and politics]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Atheism]] | + | == References == |
| − | [[Category: Politics]] | + | <references/> |
| + | [[Category:Atheism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:45, January 7, 2023
The Stanford Encylopedia of Philosophy says about David Hume: "Although many of Hume's own contemporaries were happy to label Hume an 'atheist', our own contemporaries are more divided on this issue."[1]
In the United States, atheists are a small faction of the political right.[2] Since the 1960s/1970s, there was a significant trend of religious conservatives becoming Republicans.[3] But the secular right is growing in the United States.
As far as politically center of right atheists/agnostics, there is a stronger wing of the right of center politics in the United Kingdom, with famous adherents such as David Hume and Reginald Johnston,[4] and Tory MP Michael Portillo.
In South Korea, the Head of the conservative party was an atheist while he was running against a Roman Catholic liberal.[5]
Atheism and libertarianism
According to the Murray N. Rothbard, who writes for the Ludwig von Mises Institute, most libertarians at the present time are atheists.[6] Ayn Rand was a libertarian and atheist.
Rothbard also declares:
| “ | There are many libertarians who are theists, Jewish or Christian. Among the classical-liberal forebears of modern libertarianism in a more religious age there were a myriad of Christians: from John Lilburne, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and John Locke in the 17th century, down to Cobden and Bright, Frédéric Bastiat and the French laissez-faire liberals, and the great Lord Acton.[7] | ” |
Both Ron Paul and Rand Paul are religious libertarians.
Secular left vs. secular right
See: Western atheism, schisms and political polarization
List of politically right of center atheists/agnostics
- Jennifer Rubin, columnist and blogger
- Heather Mac Donald, commentator and journalist
- Charles C. W. Cooke, writer for National Review
- George Will, columnist and commentator ("Low voltage atheist"/agnostic)[8]
- Walter K. Olson, tort reform advocate and author
- Charles Krauthammer (agnostic)
- James Taranto, journalist and columnist
- Allahpundit, blogger
- Greg Gutfeld, commentator (agnostic)
- S.E. Cupp, commentator
- Amy Holmes, commentator
- Niall Ferguson, historian and columnist
- Carrie Sheffield, commentator and journalist
- Christopher Hitchens
- Dave Rubin
Right of center, atheist, political organizations
See also
References
- ↑ http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hume-religion/#10
- ↑ A Place on the Right for a Few Godless Conservatives by MARK OPPENHEIMER, New York Times, 2011
- ↑ A Place on the Right for a Few Godless Conservatives by MARK OPPENHEIMER, New York Times, 2011
- ↑ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199899/cmhansrd/vo990623/debtext/90623-40.htm
- ↑ http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2012/12/conservative-atheists-not-rare-in-south-korea/
- ↑ Myth and Truth About Libertarianism, Mises Daily
- ↑ Myth and Truth About Libertarianism, Mises Daily
- ↑ George Will: I Am a 'Low-Voltage Atheist'