''See also:'' [[Atheism and veganism]] and [[New Atheism and veganism]] and [[Richard Dawkins on veganism]]
At the present time, the new atheist [[Sam Harris]] is the only notable new atheist who has become a [[vegetarian]].<ref name="salonvegan">[https://www.salon.com/2016/01/09/new_atheists_must_become_new_vegans_sam_harris_richard_dawkins_and_the_extra_burden_on_moral_leaders/ New atheists must become new vegans: Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and the extra burden on moral leaders], ''Salon'', 2016</ref> Harris said he "aspires" to be a [[vegan]].<ref name="salonvegan"/>
Richard Dawkins stated about vegetarianism/veganism: