I found this news article when I Googled "atheism news". Last winter I'd read of the bus advertising in London, and the American contacts wishing to capitalize on the idea, spearheaded by a lively young girl and promoted by Dawkins himself.
What I don't identify with (never mind whether or not I actually agree, that's a moot point) is this group's paranoia of being viewed "negatively". As if atheism is somehow "evil" or "lawless".
Oh, wait...we might one day uncover the root of all those horrible crusades and inquisitions throughout history to be none other than a vast network of hidden disbelievers. Or maybe the sexual abuse perpetrated by countless clergymen toward members of their own flock was actually a smokescreen. Atheists were so damn smart that they pinned it on the church guys and got away slick.
Unlikely.
Bottom line is: atrocities have been done in the name of many gods. People can "reform" or "apologize" all they wish on behalf of their faith, it doesn't erase the facts. That said, I find it in very bad taste that these particular atheists would lower themselves in such a manner.
Shame on you. A little backbone goes a long way.
Addendum:
Upon consideration of socialist and communist states which have also comitted murder in the name of atheism, I would like to point out that, in many other's opinion beside mine, atheism, when wielded for control of the masses, becomes a religion.
In my opinion, atheism should no more be forced on individuals than any other particular religion, in a "free" society.
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