Richard Dawkins Foundation Launches 'New Atheist' Fight Against Islamic Extremism
By Stoyan Zaimov
September 23, 2016|11:10 am
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The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science has announced that the "new atheist" movement is set to partner with reform-minded Muslim leaders to tackle extremism and the jihadist movement.
According to the foundation, the so-called new atheist movement largely grew out of a response to the 9/11 attacks in the United States, and sought to confront the violent aspects of Islam. The movement also led to criticism of Christianity and the broader aspect of religion, as found in Dawkins' 2006 best-seller The God Delusion.
The foundation announced other targets for atheists as well.
"Atheists and other secularists are working together to increase their political clout," the newsletter said, noting that there have been attempts by atheist groups, such as the Secular Coalition for America and the American Humanist Association to highlight or raise money for nontheistic candidates.
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