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[[File:Richard Dawkins - March 2005.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|260px|right|The [[New Atheism|new atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] has encouraged his supporters to go beyond humorous ridicule.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/dawkins-mock-them-ridicule-them-in-public/ Dawkins: Mock them. Ridicule them! In public]</ref>  He wrote, "I lately started to think that we need to go further: go beyond humorous ridicule, sharpen our barbs to a point where they really hurt."<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/dawkins-mock-them-ridicule-them-in-public/ Dawkins: Mock them. Ridicule them! In public]</ref> ]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins - March 2005.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|The [[New Atheism|new atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] has encouraged his supporters to go beyond humorous ridicule.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/dawkins-mock-them-ridicule-them-in-public/ Dawkins: Mock them. Ridicule them! In public]</ref>  He wrote, "I lately started to think that we need to go further: go beyond humorous ridicule, sharpen our barbs to a point where they really hurt."<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/dawkins-mock-them-ridicule-them-in-public/ Dawkins: Mock them. Ridicule them! In public]</ref> ]]

Unlike [[Christianity]], which is supported by a large body of sound evidence (see: [[Christian apologetics websites|Christian apologetics resources]]), [[atheism]] has no proof and evidence supporting its ideology (see: [[Attempts to dilute the definition of atheism]]). In addition, atheists have a tradition of making assumptions about various matters that have later have proved to be wrong.<ref>[http://www.leaderu.com/truth/1truth11.html Why the Burden of Proof is on the Atheist] by Professor Ralph McInerny</ref>

Unlike [[Christianity]], which is supported by a large body of sound evidence (see: [[Christian apologetics websites|Christian apologetics resources]]), [[atheism]] has no proof and evidence supporting its ideology (see: [[Attempts to dilute the definition of atheism]]). In addition, atheists have a tradition of making assumptions about various matters that have later have proved to be wrong.<ref>[http://www.leaderu.com/truth/1truth11.html Why the Burden of Proof is on the Atheist] by Professor Ralph McInerny</ref>

== Atheist mockery and the history of French atheism ==

== Atheist mockery and the history of French atheism ==

[[File:Prise de la Bastille.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|On July 14, 1789, the [[Bastille]] was stormed by a mob and its prisoners freed, which is regarded as the start of the [[French Revolution]]. ]]

[[File:Prise de la Bastille.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|On July 14, 1789, the [[Bastille]] was stormed by a mob and its prisoners freed, which is regarded as the start of the [[French Revolution]]. ]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and logic]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and logic]]

=== Ineffectiveness of French atheist mockery in modern France ===

=== Ineffectiveness of French atheist mockery in modern France ===

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|250px|left|French scholars say, [[evangelicalism]] is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about one of Europe’s most secular nations. In 2011, The number of evangelical churches increased from 769 to 2,068 in 2011.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref> ]]

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|200px|left|French scholars say, [[evangelicalism]] is likely the fastest-growing religion in [[France]] – defying all stereotypes about one of Europe’s most secular nations. In 2011, The number of evangelical churches increased from 769 to 2,068 in 2011.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2012/0712/In-a-France-suspicious-of-religion-evangelicalism-s-message-strikes-a-chord In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord]</ref> ]]

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe|Growth of evangelicalism in Europe]] and [[Desecularization]]  

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe|Growth of evangelicalism in Europe]] and [[Desecularization]]  

A June 14, 2013 ''Mashable''  article declared concerning Reddit atheism:  

A June 14, 2013 ''Mashable''  article declared concerning Reddit atheism:  

{{cquote|In recent years, r/atheism has become known for [[meme]]s, images, quote pictures and other content viewed by some as "low brow."<ref>[http://mashable.com/2013/06/14/reddit-atheism-mods/ Reddit Atheists Have New Leadership After Turbulent Coup]</ref>}}

{{cquote|In recent years, r/atheism has become known for [[meme]]s, images, quote pictures and other content viewed by some as "low brow."<ref>[http://mashable.com/2013/06/14/reddit-atheism-mods/ Reddit Atheists Have New Leadership After Turbulent Coup]</ref>}}

[[File:David Silverman Reason Rally.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|[[David Silverman]] took feminist [[Rebecca Watson]] off the speakers list for the Reason Rally after [[Richard Dawkins]] objected to her speaking at the event.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2013/09/my-time-with-richard-dawkins-or-why-you-should-never-meet-your-idols/ My Time With Richard Dawkins (Or, Why You Should Never Meet Your Idols)] by Sarah at [[Skepchick]], September 5, 2013</ref> See: [[Elevatorgate]] ]]

[[File:David Silverman Reason Rally.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|[[David Silverman]] took feminist [[Rebecca Watson]] off the speakers list for the Reason Rally after [[Richard Dawkins]] objected to her speaking at the event.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2013/09/my-time-with-richard-dawkins-or-why-you-should-never-meet-your-idols/ My Time With Richard Dawkins (Or, Why You Should Never Meet Your Idols)] by Sarah at [[Skepchick]], September 5, 2013</ref> See: [[Elevatorgate]] ]]

=== Reason Rally and the mocking of religious belief ===

=== Reason Rally and the mocking of religious belief ===

=== PZ Myers and Creation Museum buffoonery ===

=== PZ Myers and Creation Museum buffoonery ===

[[Image:CMpix1.JPG|thumb|300px|During his visit to the [[Creation Museum]], PZ Myers had noticeably greater difficulty than others climbing on and off a [[dinosaur]] model due to the fact that he was overweight and out of shape (See: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQl2TMrgbM VIDEO]) ]]

[[Image:CMpix1.JPG|thumb|200px|During his visit to the [[Creation Museum]], PZ Myers had noticeably greater difficulty than others climbing on and off a [[dinosaur]] model due to the fact that he was overweight and out of shape (See: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQl2TMrgbM VIDEO]) ]]

In August 2009, Myers led a group of over 300 atheist and agnostic students on a tour of the [[Creation Museum]].<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=8280168 "Creation Museum: Is This How World Began?" (ABC News)]</ref> Myers clearly had the intention to mock the museum.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQl2TMrgbM PZ Myers riding the triceratops at The Creation Museum]</ref>

In August 2009, Myers led a group of over 300 atheist and agnostic students on a tour of the [[Creation Museum]].<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=8280168 "Creation Museum: Is This How World Began?" (ABC News)]</ref> Myers clearly had the intention to mock the museum.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQl2TMrgbM PZ Myers riding the triceratops at The Creation Museum]</ref>