My Problem with the New Atheist Movement and why it could be better

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2. Sorry. Cannot go down that path with you.

I will kick and DURec your thread, though, because I support your right to get your opinion out there, even if I disagree.

If gods do not exist, those who believe they do are, by definition, deluded. What else would you call it? Calling a belief in gods as delusional may be true if there are no gods.

The bad that the atheists cite about theism is almost always in context with theism overstepping their bounds, when they tread into secular matters like science, government, law making, etc. If history has proven one thing above all it is that when religion intrudes into these areas it is a toxic mix.

You call yourself a secularist and you post on a partisan Democratic forum? You should be smart enough to see what religion is doing to the Republican Party in this country and what they do when they have the reins of power. This is what happens when religion grabs a hold of power. Almost always!

None of the atheists I know, and even none of the big name atheists whose books I have read, believe that religion will ever go away, or that atheists could wipe out theism. The way I express my opinion is to recommend Daniel Dennett's book Breaking the Spell: Religion as a NaturalPhenomenon. If you read that you will be well grounded in what the New Atheists are really saying, instead of what people say they are saying.

You seem young. That's good! Myself, I am an old fart. I'd like to encourage you to repost this thread in the Religion forum. I am sure it will bring a lively discussion from all sides.