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An excerpt from Richarddawkins.net that was is also quoted from a column at Independent.ie: | An excerpt from Richarddawkins.net that was is also quoted from a column at Independent.ie: | ||
| − | {{cquote|So Mary Kenny thinks that there are more [[atheism|atheist]] men than women, and that this is the result of some sort of attempt at overt manliness on their part. She really must try to pay attention - to Richard Dawkins, for example whom one could hardly describe as being the epitome of | + | {{cquote|So Mary Kenny thinks that there are more [[atheism|atheist]] men than women, and that this is the result of some sort of attempt at overt manliness on their part. She really must try to pay attention - to Richard Dawkins, for example whom one could hardly describe as being the epitome of machismo."<ref>[http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/atheist-men-and-women-925610.html Atheist men and women], Op-ed, ALAN BOURKE, CHARLESLAND COURT, GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW, Independent.ie website</ref><ref>Taken from a forum post at Richard Dawkins' ex-forum</ref>}} |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 13:59, October 27, 2019
Machismo is usually described as a strong sense of masculine pride or an exaggerated masculinity.[1] Another definition of machismo is "exhilarating sense of power or strength."[2]
Some of the Old Testament heroes display machismo such as Samson.[3]
Quote relating to the new atheist Richard Dawkins and machismo
See also: Atheism and cowardice and Atheism and mental toughness
An excerpt from Richarddawkins.net that was is also quoted from a column at Independent.ie:
| “ | So Mary Kenny thinks that there are more atheist men than women, and that this is the result of some sort of attempt at overt manliness on their part. She really must try to pay attention - to Richard Dawkins, for example whom one could hardly describe as being the epitome of machismo."[4][5] | ” |
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machismo
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machismo
- ↑ http://www.all-creatures.org/hr/what-06.htm
- ↑ Atheist men and women, Op-ed, ALAN BOURKE, CHARLESLAND COURT, GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW, Independent.ie website
- ↑ Taken from a forum post at Richard Dawkins' ex-forum