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| − | The Invisible Pink Unicorn is not an official symbol of atheism, but many atheists claim that the existence of God can be likened to the existence of invisible pink unicorns. Atheists engage in denialism and often try to suppress the abundant evidence for the existence of [[God]] and for [[Christianity]]. | + | The Invisible Pink Unicorn is not an official symbol of atheism, but many atheists claim that the existence of God can be likened to the existence of invisible pink unicorns. Atheists engage in denialism and often try to suppress the abundant evidence for the existence of [[God]] and for [[Christianity]]. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 03:44, July 25, 2011
Atheism symbols refer to the particular marks that represent atheism. Atheism has several different symbols it uses to represent itself.
Darwin Fish
One of the most frequently seen symbols that atheists use is the "Darwin fish". The Darwin fish is a perversion of the Ichthys, a famous symbol associated with Christianity and Jesus, and is often associated with evolution and anti-creationism. It is often seen as a cynical attack on Christianity.
Atomic Symbol
The atomic symbol was developed by the American Atheists in 1963 and represents the belief that human progress can best be achieved through the scientific method and rational, open inquiry. The symbol has not gained wide acceptance due to its association with hazardous nuclear waste, nuclear bombs and hazardous radiation.
Scarlet Script "A"
This symbol, a red, italicized "A", is the symbol for atheist and evolutionist Richard Dawkins's "OUT campaign." Christian apologist Mariano Grinbank writes: "Obviously, this "A" refers to atheism and yet, has been correlated with "the scarlet letter" in reference to the "A" that was placed on the front of the clothing of adulterers in Puritan communities in places such as Boston. The claim is that just as adultery, and hence the adulterer, were stigmatized atheists have been stigmatized."[1] The atheist Dr. Sam Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."[2] The Scarlet Script "A" campaign attempts to eliminate religion in politics and schools.
"Empty Set"
The empty set symbol, ∅, was originally suggested by Wayne Otero and was derived from a letter in the Norwegian and Danish alphabet. It asserts the idea that there is no God and shows the obvious spiritual emptiness of atheists. A zero is another similar symbol that's been used.
Invisible Pink Unicorn
The Invisible Pink Unicorn is not an official symbol of atheism, but many atheists claim that the existence of God can be likened to the existence of invisible pink unicorns. Atheists engage in denialism and often try to suppress the abundant evidence for the existence of God and for Christianity.
External links
- Atheism symbols by True Free Thinker
- Atheism and humanism symbols for Placement on Government Headstones and Markers - United States Department of Veteran Affairs