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| + | [[David Silverman]] identified as a firebrand atheist and defines firebrand atheism as vocally "attacking" humans' "silly" religious beliefs without attacking the individuals themselves.<ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-case-against-in-your-face-atheism The Case Against In-Your-Face Atheism] by Steve Neumann, ''[[The Daily Beast]]'', 4/14/17</ref> | ||
| − | Firebrand atheism is essentially another term for [[New Atheism]]. | + | Firebrand atheism is essentially another term for [[New Atheism]]. In recent years public interest in firebrand atheism has waned and it is essentially dead (see: [[Decline of militant atheism in the West]]). |
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| + | After being hired as the Executive Director of [[Atheist Alliance International]], David Silverman proclaimed, "The world lacks and needs an international Firebrand [[Atheist organizations|Atheist organization]]... The newly revamped Atheist Alliance International will take on that role with pride and gusto. It’s time to save the world from religion.”<ref>[https://www.atheistalliance.org/presidents-corner/david-p-silverman-appointed-executive-director/?fbclid=IwAR2F4FI62mvegNVY_eRqfd3jGrZu0D_FYuzqr3QiPnS-RutuBGG1qYhiCw4 David P. Silverman Appointed Executive Director]</ref> | ||
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| + | In December 2019, the atheist blogger David G. McAfee reported that David Silverman has been suspended by AAI pending an investigation into an alleged inappropriate touching incident.<ref>[https://www.patheos.com/blogs/nosacredcows/2019/12/david-silverman-suspended-pending-investigation-into-touching-incident/ David Silverman Suspended Pending Investigation Into Touching Incident]</ref> See: [[Atheist Alliance International's hiring of David Silverman]] | ||
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| + | David Silverman resigned his position as Executive Director of Atheist Alliance International in December of 2019.<ref>[https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/12/20/after-misconduct-allegation-david-silverman-has-left-another-atheist-group/ After Misconduct Allegation, David Silverman Has Left Another Atheist Group] by BY [[Hemant Mehta]]</ref><ref>[https://www.patheos.com/blogs/nosacredcows/2019/12/david-silverman-leaves-yet-another-atheist-group-after-misconduct-investigation/ David Silverman Leaves Yet Another Atheist Group After Misconduct Investigation] by DAVID G. MCAFEE</ref><ref>[https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2019/12/20/david-silverman-is-out-again/ David Silverman is out, again] by PZ Myers</ref> | ||
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| + | In an article article entitled ''On the Importance of Firebrand Atheism'' the atheist Adam Lee argues against firebrand atheism and he defined firebrand atheism thusly: "...unapologetically arguing that religion is false and harmful, including elements of polemic and ridicule, even if it causes some believers to take offense."<ref>[https://www.patheos.com/blogs/daylightatheism/2015/01/on-the-importance-of-firebrand-atheism/ On the Importance of Firebrand Atheism] by Adam Lee</ref> | ||
| + | == David Silverman, former atheist activist == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[David Silverman's loss of public influence]] | ||
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| + | [[File:David Silverman declares he is a former atheist activist 1-21-2020.png|thumbnail|200px|center|As can be seen above, in January of 2020, [[David Silverman]], the ex-president of the [[American Atheists]] organization, declares he is a former [[atheist activist]] via his Twitter account.]] | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Militant atheism]] | ||
| + | *[[Atheism and mockery]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
| + | [[Category:New Atheism]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Atheism]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:36, March 18, 2020
David Silverman identified as a firebrand atheist and defines firebrand atheism as vocally "attacking" humans' "silly" religious beliefs without attacking the individuals themselves.[1]
Firebrand atheism is essentially another term for New Atheism. In recent years public interest in firebrand atheism has waned and it is essentially dead (see: Decline of militant atheism in the West).
After being hired as the Executive Director of Atheist Alliance International, David Silverman proclaimed, "The world lacks and needs an international Firebrand Atheist organization... The newly revamped Atheist Alliance International will take on that role with pride and gusto. It’s time to save the world from religion.”[2]
In December 2019, the atheist blogger David G. McAfee reported that David Silverman has been suspended by AAI pending an investigation into an alleged inappropriate touching incident.[3] See: Atheist Alliance International's hiring of David Silverman
David Silverman resigned his position as Executive Director of Atheist Alliance International in December of 2019.[4][5][6]
In an article article entitled On the Importance of Firebrand Atheism the atheist Adam Lee argues against firebrand atheism and he defined firebrand atheism thusly: "...unapologetically arguing that religion is false and harmful, including elements of polemic and ridicule, even if it causes some believers to take offense."[7]
David Silverman, former atheist activist
See also: David Silverman's loss of public influence
See also
Notes
- ↑ The Case Against In-Your-Face Atheism by Steve Neumann, The Daily Beast, 4/14/17
- ↑ David P. Silverman Appointed Executive Director
- ↑ David Silverman Suspended Pending Investigation Into Touching Incident
- ↑ After Misconduct Allegation, David Silverman Has Left Another Atheist Group by BY Hemant Mehta
- ↑ David Silverman Leaves Yet Another Atheist Group After Misconduct Investigation by DAVID G. MCAFEE
- ↑ David Silverman is out, again by PZ Myers
- ↑ On the Importance of Firebrand Atheism by Adam Lee