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'''Antitheism''' is active opposition to theistic belief.  It is distinguished from simple [[atheism]] in that it is not simply a rejection of belief in God; rather, the antitheist is actively opposed to such belief. <ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Antitheist</ref>  While a particular [[atheist]] might be content to deny the existence of God, but leave others to their own faith, the antitheist will actively seek to undermine or eliminate the faith of others.  Thus, all antitheists are [[atheists]], but not all [[atheists]] are necessarily antitheists.  Antitheism is also sometimes referred to as [[militant atheism]], and is prominent amongst people who see religion as promoting hatred.
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[[File:Laurence Krauss.JPG|thumbnail|right|175px|[[Lawrence Krauss]], who has been accused of engaging in sexual harassment, is speaking at the [[Anti-Theism International Convention 2020]].<ref>[https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/12/03/anti-theism-conference-organizer-defends-sexual-misconduct-in-bizarre-rant-2/ “Anti-Theism” Conference Organizer Defends Sexual Misconduct in Bizarre Rant] by [[Hemant Mehta]]</ref>]]
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'''Antitheism''' is active opposition to and hatred of theistic belief.  It is distinguished from simple [[atheism]] in that it is not simply a rejection of belief in God; rather, the antitheist is actively opposed to such belief.<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Antitheist</ref>  While a particular atheist might be content to deny the existence of God, but leave others to their own faith, the antitheist will actively seek to undermine or eliminate the faith of others.  Thus, all antitheists are [[atheists]], but not all atheists are necessarily antitheists.  Antitheism is also sometimes referred to as [[militant atheism]], and is prominent amongst people who see religion as promoting "hatred".
  
Historically, antitheism has been a hallmark of repressive totalitarian regimes.  Belief in God is a threat to those who want to make the State the supreme authority; consequently, those who believe in God in such a society are persecuted.  Stalinist Russia was an example of such a regime.
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In the United States, a University of Tennessee study estimated that 15% of [[American atheism|American atheists]] were antitheists.<ref>[http://www.alternet.org/belief/6-types-atheists-and-non-believers-america The 6 Types of Atheists and Non-Believers in America] By Amanda Marcotte / AlterNet
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Historically, antitheism has been a hallmark of repressive totalitarian regimes.  Belief in God is a threat to those who want to make the State the supreme authority; consequently, those who believe in God in such a society are persecuted.  Stalinist Russia and the United States under [[Barack Obama]] (who protected atheists and adherents of [[Islam]]<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/01/13/sotu-obama-calls-out-muslim-discrimination-not-a-word-for-persecuted-christians/ SOTU: Obama Defends Muslims, Silence for Persecuted Christians and Jews] at Breitbart.com</ref> while allowing Christians and Jews to be illegally persecuted for their beliefs<ref>Multiple sources:
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*[https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2013/09/17/7-examples-of-discrimination-against-christians-in-america-n1701966 7 Examples of Discrimination Against Christians in America]
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*[http://conservativeread.com/president-obama-ramping-up-persecution-of-christians-in-u-s-military/ Obama Ramping Up Persecution of Christians in U.S. Military]
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*[http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/from-this-point-forward-christians-are-going-to-be-banned-from-holding-many-jobs-in-america From This Point Forward, Christians Are Going To Be Banned From Holding Many Jobs In America]
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*[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/obama-administration-we-can-and-will-force-christians-act-against-their-faith Obama Administration: We Can and Will Force Christians to Act Against Their Faith] at CNSNews.com
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*[https://wallbuilders.com/americas-biblically-hostile-u-s-president/ America’s Most Biblically-Hostile U. S. President]</ref>) were two examples of such a regime.
  
 
Today, antitheists are quite visible; a number of high-profile antitheists spread their message through books and lecture tours.  Well-known antitheist authors include [[Christopher Hitchens]] and [[Richard Dawkins]], both of whom have made substantial sums of money by attacking religion and faith.       
 
Today, antitheists are quite visible; a number of high-profile antitheists spread their message through books and lecture tours.  Well-known antitheist authors include [[Christopher Hitchens]] and [[Richard Dawkins]], both of whom have made substantial sums of money by attacking religion and faith.       
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== Social science research on antitheists ==
 
== Social science research on antitheists ==
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''See also:'' [[Antitheism and antisocial behavior]] and [[Atheism and narcissism]]
  
''See also:'' [[Antitheism and antisocial behavior]]
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Social science research indicates that antitheists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger.<ref name="New Atheists">[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref><ref>[http://www.thisviewoflife.com/index.php/magazine/articles/why-sam-harris-is-unlikely-to-change-his-mind10 Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind] by JONATHAN HAIDT, February 3, 2014 8:36 pm</ref> Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref name="New Atheists"/>
 
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Social science research indicates that anti-theists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as [[narcissism]], dogmatism, and anger.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref><ref>[http://www.thisviewoflife.com/index.php/magazine/articles/why-sam-harris-is-unlikely-to-change-his-mind10 Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind] by JONATHAN HAIDT, February 3, 2014 8:36 pm</ref> Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.<ref>[https://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/science-shows-new-atheists-to-be-mean-and-closed-minded/ Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded]</ref>
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
 
*[[Militant atheism]]
 
*[[Militant atheism]]
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*[[Atheology]]
 
*[[Atheism and hatred of God]]
 
*[[Atheism and hatred of God]]
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*[[Atheism and apathy]]
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*[[Atheist bullying]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:06, December 22, 2019

Lawrence Krauss, who has been accused of engaging in sexual harassment, is speaking at the Anti-Theism International Convention 2020.[1]

Antitheism is active opposition to and hatred of theistic belief. It is distinguished from simple atheism in that it is not simply a rejection of belief in God; rather, the antitheist is actively opposed to such belief.[2] While a particular atheist might be content to deny the existence of God, but leave others to their own faith, the antitheist will actively seek to undermine or eliminate the faith of others. Thus, all antitheists are atheists, but not all atheists are necessarily antitheists. Antitheism is also sometimes referred to as militant atheism, and is prominent amongst people who see religion as promoting "hatred".

In the United States, a University of Tennessee study estimated that 15% of American atheists were antitheists.[3]

Historically, antitheism has been a hallmark of repressive totalitarian regimes. Belief in God is a threat to those who want to make the State the supreme authority; consequently, those who believe in God in such a society are persecuted. Stalinist Russia and the United States under Barack Obama (who protected atheists and adherents of Islam[4] while allowing Christians and Jews to be illegally persecuted for their beliefs[5]) were two examples of such a regime.

Today, antitheists are quite visible; a number of high-profile antitheists spread their message through books and lecture tours. Well-known antitheist authors include Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, both of whom have made substantial sums of money by attacking religion and faith.

Antitheists are also active in the political arena. One such well-known antitheist political activist is Michael Newdow, an attorney who has repeatedly sought to eliminate any mention of God from the public arena.

Social science research on antitheists

See also: Antitheism and antisocial behavior and Atheism and narcissism

Social science research indicates that antitheists score the highest among atheists when it comes to personality traits such as narcissism, dogmatism, and anger.[6][7] Furthermore, they scored lowest when it comes to agreeableness and positive relations with others.[6]

See also

References

  1. “Anti-Theism” Conference Organizer Defends Sexual Misconduct in Bizarre Rant by Hemant Mehta
  2. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Antitheist
  3. The 6 Types of Atheists and Non-Believers in America By Amanda Marcotte / AlterNet July 11, 2013
  4. SOTU: Obama Defends Muslims, Silence for Persecuted Christians and Jews at Breitbart.com
  5. Multiple sources:
  6. 6.0 6.1 Science Shows New Atheists to be Mean and Closed-Minded
  7. Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind by JONATHAN HAIDT, February 3, 2014 8:36 pm