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| − | [[Essay: Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder|Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]] (COCD) is a psychological malady which can afflict [[liberals]] and it involves having intense, compulsive and [[Obsessive thinking|obsessive thoughts]] about [[Conservapedia]]. | + | [[Essay: Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder|Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]] (COCD) is a psychological malady which can afflict [[liberals]]/[[leftism|leftists]] and it involves having intense, compulsive and [[Obsessive thinking|obsessive thoughts]] about [[Conservapedia]]. |
As you can see above, Google now officially recognizes this disorder as a psychological condition. In addition, as you can also see above, the website Abbreviations.com now officially recognizes COCD as a mental disorder. | As you can see above, Google now officially recognizes this disorder as a psychological condition. In addition, as you can also see above, the website Abbreviations.com now officially recognizes COCD as a mental disorder. | ||
| − | '''Question:''' Will the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, | + | '''Question:''' Will the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition'' (DSM-5) be the next authoritative source to recognize this debilitating mental health disorder? |
Individuals suffering from Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder often have strong feelings of anger, hatred, frustration, anxiety, fear and dread provoked by the thought that someone, somewhere, is reading a Conservapedia web page citing facts against [[atheism]], [[evolution]], [[homosexuality]], and [[liberalism]]. These feelings can also occur when the Conservapedia web server is down and individuals afflicted with COCD cannot sit in front of their computer and rail at Conservapedia web pages that are particularly disheartening to them. | Individuals suffering from Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder often have strong feelings of anger, hatred, frustration, anxiety, fear and dread provoked by the thought that someone, somewhere, is reading a Conservapedia web page citing facts against [[atheism]], [[evolution]], [[homosexuality]], and [[liberalism]]. These feelings can also occur when the Conservapedia web server is down and individuals afflicted with COCD cannot sit in front of their computer and rail at Conservapedia web pages that are particularly disheartening to them. | ||
| + | == Conservapedia and atheism == | ||
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| + | [[File:Georgetown 2.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|In 2012, a [[Georgetown University]] study was published indicating that about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household in the United States remain atheists as adults.<ref name="retention rate">Nazworth, Nap (July 11, 2012). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ "Study: atheists have lowest 'retention rate' compared to religious groups"]. christianpost.com.</ref>]] | ||
Given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia and various articles/essays on atheism at Conservapedia<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Category:Atheism Atheism related articles at Conservapedia]</ref>, atheists are particularly susceptible to Severe Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Discorder (SCOCD). | Given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia and various articles/essays on atheism at Conservapedia<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Category:Atheism Atheism related articles at Conservapedia]</ref>, atheists are particularly susceptible to Severe Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Discorder (SCOCD). | ||
For example, a basketball game on television is a reminder that religious people are more likely to outperform the irreligious when it comes to sports prowess (see: [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]). The sight of their mother's picture of [[Jesus]] or a beautiful church building can send an atheist into a valley of despair when he thinks of the dearth of art related to atheism and the lack of beautiful atheistic architecture (see: [[Atheist art]] and [[Atheism and architecture]]). The sight of their family's golden retreiver can cause atheists with SCOCD to think about the "weird renaissance" of [[bestiality]] that recently plagued [[secular Europe]] (see: [[Atheism and bestiality]]).<ref>[http://examiningatheism.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-problem-of-irreligious-engaging-in.html Secular Europe's weird bestiality renaissance]</ref> | For example, a basketball game on television is a reminder that religious people are more likely to outperform the irreligious when it comes to sports prowess (see: [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]). The sight of their mother's picture of [[Jesus]] or a beautiful church building can send an atheist into a valley of despair when he thinks of the dearth of art related to atheism and the lack of beautiful atheistic architecture (see: [[Atheist art]] and [[Atheism and architecture]]). The sight of their family's golden retreiver can cause atheists with SCOCD to think about the "weird renaissance" of [[bestiality]] that recently plagued [[secular Europe]] (see: [[Atheism and bestiality]]).<ref>[http://examiningatheism.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-problem-of-irreligious-engaging-in.html Secular Europe's weird bestiality renaissance]</ref> | ||
| − | [[ | + | As far as COCD/SCOCD, addictive/obsessive behaviors are often done by people living in denial about their obsessions. In short, they lack self-awareness. |
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| + | In 2017, the atheist [[PZ Myers]], quoting fellow [[leftism|leftist]] Alex Nichols, wrote: | ||
| + | {{Cquote|...the growing popularity of jibes associating outspoken atheists with fedoras, neckbeards, and virginity, led to an exodus of [[liberal]]s and [[leftism|leftists]] from the “atheist” tent. Those who remained for the most part [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|lacked in social skills and self-awareness]], and the results were disastrous.<ref>[https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2017/10/17/poisoning-of-a-movement/ Poisoning of a movement] by PZ Myers</ref>}} | ||
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| + | == Western atheism and its various disbeliefs and beliefs == | ||
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Although there is good evidence suggesting atheists do not truly exists and they actively suppress their belief and knowledge of God and enigmatically engage in self-deception (see: [[Denials that atheists exist]]), hypothetically atheism is a "mega-disbelief" that is made up and held together by various "sub-disbeliefs" and/or "sub-beliefs" such as a belief in philosophical [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]] (see also: [[Atheist worldview]] and [[Atheism and beliefs]]).<ref>The notion that Western atheism is a "mega-disbelief" is taken from [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] who argue that atheism is a worldview (see: [[Atheist worldview]]). In addition, I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that [[theism]] is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rP8ybp13s&index=5&list=PLgsIN4LG9DVut1B_fqnIgf9eixKS5G-28]</ref> | Although there is good evidence suggesting atheists do not truly exists and they actively suppress their belief and knowledge of God and enigmatically engage in self-deception (see: [[Denials that atheists exist]]), hypothetically atheism is a "mega-disbelief" that is made up and held together by various "sub-disbeliefs" and/or "sub-beliefs" such as a belief in philosophical [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]] (see also: [[Atheist worldview]] and [[Atheism and beliefs]]).<ref>The notion that Western atheism is a "mega-disbelief" is taken from [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] who argue that atheism is a worldview (see: [[Atheist worldview]]). In addition, I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that [[theism]] is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rP8ybp13s&index=5&list=PLgsIN4LG9DVut1B_fqnIgf9eixKS5G-28]</ref> | ||
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| + | === Atheists wavering in their disbelief === | ||
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| + | ==== Process of atheists wavering in their belief ==== | ||
If at any one time one of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs is effectively challenged, an atheist could hypothetically remain in his disbelief (Although in a weaker form of disbelief). However, when a sufficient number of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs are countered, an atheists will really start to question their disbelief. This concept is referred to as [[Graceful degradation|graceful degradation]] and it is used in network theory where several nodes in a network are destroyed, but the network as a whole continues to function albeit in a more limited fashion (until enough nodes are no longer functioning and the system experiences a total loss of function).<ref>I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that [[theism]] is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rP8ybp13s&index=5&list=PLgsIN4LG9DVut1B_fqnIgf9eixKS5G-28]</ref> | If at any one time one of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs is effectively challenged, an atheist could hypothetically remain in his disbelief (Although in a weaker form of disbelief). However, when a sufficient number of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs are countered, an atheists will really start to question their disbelief. This concept is referred to as [[Graceful degradation|graceful degradation]] and it is used in network theory where several nodes in a network are destroyed, but the network as a whole continues to function albeit in a more limited fashion (until enough nodes are no longer functioning and the system experiences a total loss of function).<ref>I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that [[theism]] is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rP8ybp13s&index=5&list=PLgsIN4LG9DVut1B_fqnIgf9eixKS5G-28]</ref> | ||
Stubborn, [[Militant atheism|militant atheists]] with SCOCD have had their "atheist networks" overwhelmed and destroyed after reading a number of Conservapedia atheism articles and the reading the articles of other Christians. In addition, given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia, stubborn, militant atheists with SCOCD are constantly being triggered when they think about matters related to atheism. | Stubborn, [[Militant atheism|militant atheists]] with SCOCD have had their "atheist networks" overwhelmed and destroyed after reading a number of Conservapedia atheism articles and the reading the articles of other Christians. In addition, given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia, stubborn, militant atheists with SCOCD are constantly being triggered when they think about matters related to atheism. | ||
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| + | ==== Inability of atheists to defend the atheist worldview ==== | ||
At the present time, atheists rarely comment on the talk page of Conservapedia's atheism article. The article now has sufficient depth and breadth to cause a [[Catastrophic failure|catastrophic failure]] to their militant atheism. In terms of network theory, catastrophic failure "is a complete, sudden, often unexpected breakdown in a machine, electronic system, computer or network."<ref>[http://searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com/definition/catastrophic-failure Catastrophic failure], Tech Target website</ref> The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3paAT8AO2GkViral article deals major blow to atheism]</ref> | At the present time, atheists rarely comment on the talk page of Conservapedia's atheism article. The article now has sufficient depth and breadth to cause a [[Catastrophic failure|catastrophic failure]] to their militant atheism. In terms of network theory, catastrophic failure "is a complete, sudden, often unexpected breakdown in a machine, electronic system, computer or network."<ref>[http://searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com/definition/catastrophic-failure Catastrophic failure], Tech Target website</ref> The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3paAT8AO2GkViral article deals major blow to atheism]</ref> | ||
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The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3paAT8AO2GkViral article deals major blow to atheism]</ref> ]] | The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3paAT8AO2GkViral article deals major blow to atheism]</ref> ]] | ||
| − | + | Atheist shellshock is not unusual among atheists who have had their atheism challenged. [[John Frame]] wrote regarding the [[Greg Bahnsen vs. Gordon Stein debate]] in which Dr. [[Greg Bahnsen]] used the [[transcendental argument for the existence of God]] that "In the end, [[Gordon Stein|Stein]] walked and talked like a broken man."<ref>[http://www.frame-poythress.org/frame_articles/Bahnsen.htm Bahsen at the Stein debate] by John Frame</ref> See also: [[Atheism debates]] and [[Essay: Christianity and its margin of victory over atheism|Essay: Christianity and its margin of victory over atheism]] | |
In June 2012, the UK based Dorset [[Secular Humanism|Humanists]] wrote: | In June 2012, the UK based Dorset [[Secular Humanism|Humanists]] wrote: | ||
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Many atheists make the mistake of assuming religion is wholly irrational, relying on faith alone but, in a series of interviews recorded for DVD, the apologetics heavyweights from the list above demonstrate their ability to challenge us with reasoned arguments.<ref>[http://dorset-humanists1.blogspot.com/2012/06/philosophy-science-and-god-debate.html Philosophy, Science and the God Debate]</ref>}} | Many atheists make the mistake of assuming religion is wholly irrational, relying on faith alone but, in a series of interviews recorded for DVD, the apologetics heavyweights from the list above demonstrate their ability to challenge us with reasoned arguments.<ref>[http://dorset-humanists1.blogspot.com/2012/06/philosophy-science-and-god-debate.html Philosophy, Science and the God Debate]</ref>}} | ||
| − | Given the [[Christian apologetics websites|myriad of strong evidences for the existence of God]] and the [[ | + | Given the [[Christian apologetics websites|myriad of strong evidences for the existence of God]] and the [[Atheist apologetics|lack of evidence and sound reasoning]] for atheism/agnosticism, it is not unusual for atheists/agnostics to report that they waver in their purported disbelief/unbelief (see: [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]]). |
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| + | == Retention rate of atheism in individuals == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] | ||
In 2012, a [[Georgetown University]] study was published indicating that in the United States only about 30 percent of those who grow up in an [[Atheism|atheist]] household remain atheists as adults.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups]</ref> According to Dr. Mark Gray, "of those raised as atheists, 30% are now affiliated with a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denomination, 10% are Catholic, 2% are Jewish, 1% are Mormon, and 1% are Pagan."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] and [[Atheism and children]] | In 2012, a [[Georgetown University]] study was published indicating that in the United States only about 30 percent of those who grow up in an [[Atheism|atheist]] household remain atheists as adults.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups]</ref> According to Dr. Mark Gray, "of those raised as atheists, 30% are now affiliated with a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denomination, 10% are Catholic, 2% are Jewish, 1% are Mormon, and 1% are Pagan."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] and [[Atheism and children]] | ||
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In the 20th century and in the 21st century, large masses of people have abandoned atheism in [[Communism|communist]] and formerly communist countries (see: [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals#Abandonment of atheism in atheistic communist countries|Abandonment of atheism in atheistic communist countries]]). | In the 20th century and in the 21st century, large masses of people have abandoned atheism in [[Communism|communist]] and formerly communist countries (see: [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals#Abandonment of atheism in atheistic communist countries|Abandonment of atheism in atheistic communist countries]]). | ||
| − | == Richard Dawkins' failure to understand the computer engineering concepts of | + | == Richard Dawkins' failure to understand the computer engineering concepts of hardened systems, redundancy, graceful degradation and catastrophic failure == |
''See also:'' [[Graceful degradation]] and [[Catastrophic failure]] | ''See also:'' [[Graceful degradation]] and [[Catastrophic failure]] | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[[Essay: Does Richard Dawkins have machismo?|Does Richard Dawkins have machismo?]] |
*[[Essay: Richard Dawkins and the supervolcanic eruption of feminist atheism|Richard Dawkins and the supervolcanic eruption of feminist atheism]] | *[[Essay: Richard Dawkins and the supervolcanic eruption of feminist atheism|Richard Dawkins and the supervolcanic eruption of feminist atheism]] | ||
| + | *[http://examiningatheism.blogspot.com/2016/08/systems-thinking-atheism-vs-evangelical.html Systems thinking: Atheism vs. evangelical Christianity. Another reason why interest in atheism plunged and evangelical Christianity is seeing rapid growth] | ||
*[[Essay: Unlike Napoléon Bonaparte, Richard Dawkins failed to take his Waterloo like a man|Unlike Napoléon Bonaparte, Richard Dawkins failed to take his Waterloo like a man]] | *[[Essay: Unlike Napoléon Bonaparte, Richard Dawkins failed to take his Waterloo like a man|Unlike Napoléon Bonaparte, Richard Dawkins failed to take his Waterloo like a man]] | ||
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*[[Essay: Dawkins is conquered and muzzled by women|Richard Dawkins is conquered and muzzled by women]] | *[[Essay: Dawkins is conquered and muzzled by women|Richard Dawkins is conquered and muzzled by women]] | ||
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| + | == Quote == | ||
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| + | "Atheism is madness". - [[Ex-atheists|Ex-atheist]] Christian YouTuber [[Shockofgod]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Essay:Comedy and satires concerning atheism and evolution|Comedy and satires concerning atheism and evolution]] | *[[Essay:Comedy and satires concerning atheism and evolution|Comedy and satires concerning atheism and evolution]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[https://revelation.blog/2011/01/06/conservapedia-on-liberals/ Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder—a liberal trait] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.flickr.com/photos/collins_pix/3887931680/ Obsessed] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:28, May 8, 2021
Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (COCD) is a psychological malady which can afflict liberals/leftists and it involves having intense, compulsive and obsessive thoughts about Conservapedia.
As you can see above, Google now officially recognizes this disorder as a psychological condition. In addition, as you can also see above, the website Abbreviations.com now officially recognizes COCD as a mental disorder.
Question: Will the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) be the next authoritative source to recognize this debilitating mental health disorder?
Individuals suffering from Conservapedia obsessive compulsive disorder often have strong feelings of anger, hatred, frustration, anxiety, fear and dread provoked by the thought that someone, somewhere, is reading a Conservapedia web page citing facts against atheism, evolution, homosexuality, and liberalism. These feelings can also occur when the Conservapedia web server is down and individuals afflicted with COCD cannot sit in front of their computer and rail at Conservapedia web pages that are particularly disheartening to them.
Contents
- 1 Conservapedia and atheism
- 2 Western atheism and its various disbeliefs and beliefs
- 3 Retention rate of atheism in individuals
- 4 Richard Dawkins' failure to understand the computer engineering concepts of hardened systems, redundancy, graceful degradation and catastrophic failure
- 5 Quote
- 6 See also
- 7 External links
- 8 References
Conservapedia and atheism
In 2012, a Georgetown University study was published indicating that about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household in the United States remain atheists as adults.[1]
Given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia and various articles/essays on atheism at Conservapedia[2], atheists are particularly susceptible to Severe Conservapedia Obsessive Compulsive Discorder (SCOCD).
For example, a basketball game on television is a reminder that religious people are more likely to outperform the irreligious when it comes to sports prowess (see: Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism). The sight of their mother's picture of Jesus or a beautiful church building can send an atheist into a valley of despair when he thinks of the dearth of art related to atheism and the lack of beautiful atheistic architecture (see: Atheist art and Atheism and architecture). The sight of their family's golden retreiver can cause atheists with SCOCD to think about the "weird renaissance" of bestiality that recently plagued secular Europe (see: Atheism and bestiality).[3]
As far as COCD/SCOCD, addictive/obsessive behaviors are often done by people living in denial about their obsessions. In short, they lack self-awareness.
In 2017, the atheist PZ Myers, quoting fellow leftist Alex Nichols, wrote:
| “ | ...the growing popularity of jibes associating outspoken atheists with fedoras, neckbeards, and virginity, led to an exodus of liberals and leftists from the “atheist” tent. Those who remained for the most part lacked in social skills and self-awareness, and the results were disastrous.[4] | ” |
Western atheism and its various disbeliefs and beliefs
Although there is good evidence suggesting atheists do not truly exists and they actively suppress their belief and knowledge of God and enigmatically engage in self-deception (see: Denials that atheists exist), hypothetically atheism is a "mega-disbelief" that is made up and held together by various "sub-disbeliefs" and/or "sub-beliefs" such as a belief in philosophical naturalism (see also: Atheist worldview and Atheism and beliefs).[5]
Atheists wavering in their disbelief
Process of atheists wavering in their belief
If at any one time one of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs is effectively challenged, an atheist could hypothetically remain in his disbelief (Although in a weaker form of disbelief). However, when a sufficient number of these sub-disbeliefs and/or sub-beliefs are countered, an atheists will really start to question their disbelief. This concept is referred to as graceful degradation and it is used in network theory where several nodes in a network are destroyed, but the network as a whole continues to function albeit in a more limited fashion (until enough nodes are no longer functioning and the system experiences a total loss of function).[6]
Stubborn, militant atheists with SCOCD have had their "atheist networks" overwhelmed and destroyed after reading a number of Conservapedia atheism articles and the reading the articles of other Christians. In addition, given the large number of "Atheism and...." articles at Conservapedia, stubborn, militant atheists with SCOCD are constantly being triggered when they think about matters related to atheism.
Inability of atheists to defend the atheist worldview
At the present time, atheists rarely comment on the talk page of Conservapedia's atheism article. The article now has sufficient depth and breadth to cause a catastrophic failure to their militant atheism. In terms of network theory, catastrophic failure "is a complete, sudden, often unexpected breakdown in a machine, electronic system, computer or network."[7] The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.[8]
A former militant atheist whose militant atheism has experienced catastrophic failure after reading Conservapedia's atheism article.
The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.[9]
The popular Christian YouTube channel, PNN News and Ministry Network. indicates that Conservapedia's atheism article thoroughly dispels the falsehoods of atheism.[9]
Atheist shellshock is not unusual among atheists who have had their atheism challenged. John Frame wrote regarding the Greg Bahnsen vs. Gordon Stein debate in which Dr. Greg Bahnsen used the transcendental argument for the existence of God that "In the end, Stein walked and talked like a broken man."[10] See also: Atheism debates and Essay: Christianity and its margin of victory over atheism
In June 2012, the UK based Dorset Humanists wrote:
| “ | There’s been a forceful backlash against the ‘new atheism’ of writers like Richard Dawkins and the late Christopher Hitchens, inspiring a new wave of Christian apologists. This group includes: Alister McGrath, Professor of Theology at King’s College London, Keith Ward, former Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford.
Many atheists make the mistake of assuming religion is wholly irrational, relying on faith alone but, in a series of interviews recorded for DVD, the apologetics heavyweights from the list above demonstrate their ability to challenge us with reasoned arguments.[11] |
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Given the myriad of strong evidences for the existence of God and the lack of evidence and sound reasoning for atheism/agnosticism, it is not unusual for atheists/agnostics to report that they waver in their purported disbelief/unbelief (see: Atheists doubting the validity of atheism).
Retention rate of atheism in individuals
See also: Atheism and its retention rate in individuals
In 2012, a Georgetown University study was published indicating that in the United States only about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household remain atheists as adults.[12] According to Dr. Mark Gray, "of those raised as atheists, 30% are now affiliated with a Protestant denomination, 10% are Catholic, 2% are Jewish, 1% are Mormon, and 1% are Pagan."[13] See also: Atheism and its retention rate in individuals and Atheism and children
In the 20th century and in the 21st century, large masses of people have abandoned atheism in communist and formerly communist countries (see: Abandonment of atheism in atheistic communist countries).
Richard Dawkins' failure to understand the computer engineering concepts of hardened systems, redundancy, graceful degradation and catastrophic failure
See also: Graceful degradation and Catastrophic failure
- Does Richard Dawkins have machismo?
- Richard Dawkins and the supervolcanic eruption of feminist atheism
- Systems thinking: Atheism vs. evangelical Christianity. Another reason why interest in atheism plunged and evangelical Christianity is seeing rapid growth
- Unlike Napoléon Bonaparte, Richard Dawkins failed to take his Waterloo like a man
- Richard Dawkins is conquered and muzzled by women
Quote
"Atheism is madness". - Ex-atheist Christian YouTuber Shockofgod
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Nazworth, Nap (July 11, 2012). "Study: atheists have lowest 'retention rate' compared to religious groups". christianpost.com.
- ↑ Atheism related articles at Conservapedia
- ↑ Secular Europe's weird bestiality renaissance
- ↑ Poisoning of a movement by PZ Myers
- ↑ The notion that Western atheism is a "mega-disbelief" is taken from Christian apologists who argue that atheism is a worldview (see: Atheist worldview). In addition, I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that theism is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[1]
- ↑ I have borrowed the notion that atheism is a mega-disbelief from the YouTube atheist Evid3nc3 who argues that theism is a mega-belief made up of smaller sub-beliefs.[2]
- ↑ Catastrophic failure, Tech Target website
- ↑ article deals major blow to atheism
- ↑ article deals major blow to atheism
- ↑ Bahsen at the Stein debate by John Frame
- ↑ Philosophy, Science and the God Debate
- ↑ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups
- ↑ Study: Atheists Have Lowest 'Retention Rate' Compared to Religious Groups
