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[[File:Stephen-Fry11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|thumbnail|250px186px|right|The thumbnail|Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[Atheismobesity|atheistobese]] according to the [[Stephen FryMayo Clinic]] holding a chocolate birthday cakeare poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity]</ref> According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>http://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives. aspx</ref> ]] 

== Obesity, religion/irreligion, New Atheism and some general causes of obesity ==

''See also:'' [[Jesus Christ, the apostles and the Mediterranean diet/Mosaic diet]][[File:Hand |Jesus Christ and cookies.jpg|thumbnail|left|201px|Obesity is positively associated with impulsiveness, lower [[self-control|self-disciplinethe Mediterranean diet/Mosaic diet]] and [[neuroticism]].<ref>*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18549987 Personality traits Atheism and eating behavior in the obese: poor self-control in emotional and external eating but personality assets in restrained eatingsloth]*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19433123 Eating styles, self-control and obesity indicators. The moderating role of obesity status and dieting history on restrained eating]*[http://www.wellspringcamps.com/obesity_research.html Wellspring Camps - Obesity research]</ref> ]]The [[Bible]] declares that [[gluttony]] and [[sloth]] are [[sins]].<ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/gluttony-sin.html</ref><ref>[http://www.openbible.info/topics/sloth Sloth - Open Bible]</ref> On the other hand, atheists engage in [[denialism]] concerning the existence of sin and indicate that sin does not exist. For example, the atheist [[PZ Myers]], who [[New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weight|possesses]] excess body weight, denies the validity of the concept of [[original sin]] (see also: [[Atheism and gluttony]]).<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2014/10/25/who-cares/ Who Cares?], PZ Myer at the [[Pharyngula (blog)|Pharyngula]], October 25, 2014</ref>

Furthermore, the Bible declares the physical body of Christians to be temples of the [[Holy Spirit]].<ref>http://carm.org/christianity/sermons/1-corinthians-619-20-your-body-his-temple</ref> While there are many atheists who recognize the vast amount of medical data indicating the harmful [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with Health risks linked to obesity|effects of being overweight]], there have been atheists who have engaged in [[denialism]] and have very much agreed with the [[fat acceptance movement]] (See: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]). Furthermore, atheists have been interviewed by major news outlets and have advocated the fat acceptance movement.<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/ffffree-press/ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press]</ref>

To see relevant studies and historical data about the atheist population's propensity to display negative emotions such as depression, anger, anxiety and boredom, please seeSee:[[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|255px|right|Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.<ref>doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 [http://vaw.sagepub.com/content/13/11/1094.abstract ''Violence Against Women'', ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence'',] November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112</ref> See: [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]] ]]'''1.''' [[Atheism and depression]] (Cites relevant studies about atheism increasing depression)<br negative emotions/><br />'''2.''' [[Atheism and suicidethoughts]] (Atheists have a higher suicide rate than the general public)<br /><br />'''3.''' [[==== Atheism and anger|Militant atheism and anger]] (Studies and historical information about atheism and anger)<br /><br />'''4.''' [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]] (Research indicates that religiosity lowers one's propensity to engage in domestic violence)<br /><br />'''5.''' [[Militant atheism]] (Historical information about atheism/violence/intolerance)<br /><br />'''6.''' [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]] (Cites relevant studies about atheists having lower [[emotional intelligence]]). See also: [[Atheism and alcoholism]]<br /><br />'''7.''' [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] (Cites relevant studies and historical data showing lower interpersonal skills within the atheist population)<br /><br />'''8.''' [[Atheism and death|Atheism and death anxiety]] (Cites relevant studies and historical data related to atheism/death anxiety and related matters)<br /><br />'''9.''' [[Atheism and meaninglessness]] (Cites relevant information from studies and history)<br /><br />'''10.''' [[Atheism and irrationality]] (Cites studies on irreligion/irrationality/superstitious beliefs and other relevant information)<br /><br />'''11.''' [[Atheism, obesity and loneliness]] (Cites studies and other relevant data)<br /><br />In January of 2011, [[CNN]] reported: "People unaffiliated with organized religion, atheists and [[agnosticism|agnostics]] also report anger toward [[God]] either in the past, or anger focused on a hypothetical image - that is, what they imagined God might be like - said lead study author Julie Exline, Case Western Reserve University psychologist."<ref>http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/01/anger-at-god-common-even-among-atheists/</ref> Of course, given the [[Irreligion and superstition|irrationality of atheism]], it is not surprising that there are atheists who are angry at God who is morally perfect.<ref>http://www.godisforus.com/information/worldview/god/perfection.htm</ref> ====

A high percentage In January of the founders and prominent leaders of the militant 2011, [[New AtheismCNN]] movement have had problems reported: "People unaffiliated with being overweight organized religion, atheists and anger may have been a causal factor in some cases (see: [[New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weightagnosticism|agnostics]]). Certainly also report anger cannot be ruled in terms of toward [[militant atheism|militant atheistsGod]]either in the past, such as or anger focused on a hypothetical image - that is, what they imagined God might be like - said lead study author Julie Exline, Case Western Reserve University psychologist."<ref>http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/01/anger-at-god-common-even-among-atheists/</ref> [[New AtheismImage:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|New Atheists]], having problems with obesity 200px|The Apostle Paul defends his preaching (see: [[Theories of New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weightGiovanni Ricco)]]).

[[Image:Mayo-clinic-gondaoverview.jpg|thumb|right|220px200px|The prestigious [[Mayo Clinic]] found that that religious involvement and spirituality are associated with better physical health, mental health, health-related quality of life and other health outcomes.<ref>http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/76/12/1225.full.pdf</ref>]]

[[File:Zero scale.jpg|thumbnail|right|275px205px|Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.<ref>

[[File:Flag of the PRC.png|thumbnail|250px200px|right|[[China]] has the largest atheist population in the world.<ref>

For more information===== Godless Czech Republic and obesity ===== ''See also:'' [[Czech Republic and obesity]] [[File:Czech location.png|thumbnail|226px|thumbnail|In 2013, please seethe website Expats.cz reported that the [[Czech Republic]] was the fattest country in Europe.<ref>[http: //www.expats.cz/prague/article/weekly-czech-news/czech-republic-fattest-country-in-europe/ Czech Republic fattest country in Europe]</ref>]] From a historical perspective, the [[Secular Czech Republic|Czechs]] have been characterised as "tolerant and even indifferent towards religion".<ref>Richard Felix Staar, ''Communist regimes in Eastern Europe '', Issue 269, p. 90</ref> According to the 2011 census, 34.2% of the Czech population declared they had no religion, 10.3% was [[Roman Catholic]] and 10.2% followed other forms of religion both denominational and nondenominational. Furthermore, 45.2% of the population did not answer the question about religion.<ref>Richard Felix Staar, Communist regimes in Eastern Europe, Issue 269, p. 90</ref> From 1991 to 2001 and further to 2011 the adherence to Roman Catholicism decreased from 39.0% to 26.8% and then subsequently to 10.3%.<ref name="1921-2001censuses">{{cite web|url=http://www.czso.cz/csu/2008edicniplan.nsf/engt/24003E05ED/$File/4032080119.pdf|title=Population by denomination and sex: as measured by 1921, 1930, 1950, 1991 and 2001 censuses|language=Czech and English|accessdate=2010-03-09|publisher=Czech Statistical Office}}</ref> In 2013, the website Expats.cz reported:{{Cquote|According to the State of Food and Agriculture 2013 report by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (www.fao.org), the [[Czech Republic]] ranks as the fattest country in Europe, based on the prevalence of obesityamong adults. 28.7% of adults in the Czech Republic are considered obese based on the figures, which are dated 2008.<ref>[http://www.expats.cz/prague/article/weekly-czech-news/czech-republic-fattest-country-in-europe/ Czech Republic fattest country in Europe]</ref>}} ===== Godless Britain and obesity =====[[File:Union jack.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|In May of 2014, the British paper ''The Mirror'' reported that according to the [[Britain|British]] medical journal ''Lancet'', British girls are the most overweight girls in [[Western Europe]].<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/british-girls-fattest-western-europe-3620185 British girls are FATTEST in western Europe claims alarming new research by The Lancet], ''Mirror'', Ben Burrows, May 29, 2014 10:52</ref> ]]In 2015, ''Mashable'' reported about Britain:{{Cquote|Ten new "healthy towns" designed to get people to exercising more, eating healthily and live independently during old age are to be built across the country, NHS England announced on Tuesday. The towns — comprising more than 76,000 affordable homes — will include fast food-free zones near schools, safe green spaces, "dementia-friendly" streets and accessible GP services. Designed to tackle obesity and dementia, the towns will have a potential capacity for approximately 170,000 residents.

See: A recent WHO report revealed the extent of Britain's growing obesity crisis, with figures suggesting that 74% of men and 64% of women will be overweight by 2030.<ref>[[Atheistic Japan and Britain is building special new towns to tackle the obesitycrisis]]</ref>}}

[[File:African open air Christian meeting.jpg|thumbnail|left|320px220px|[[Africa]]n Christians clapping at an open air meeting.

[[Jen McCreight]], is an atheist and feminist columnist and blogger who has served on the Board of Directors of the Secular Student Alliance and she was also the cofounder and three-year president of Society of Non-Theists at [[Purdue University]].<ref>[http://www.blaghag.com/p/about.html About Jen McCreight]</ref><ref>[http://www.womeninsecularism.org/2012/speakers.html Women in Secularism]</ref> She wrote an article on atheism and obesity in 2011 where she indicated a desire to "shed a few pounds".<ref>[http://www.blaghag.com/2011/01/those-fatty-mcfatfat-atheists.html Those fatty McFatFat atheists! by Jen McCreight]</ref> In 2011, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W33p11MHCw a video] with Jen McCreight was published as part of the [[We are Are Atheism]] campaign. In this video, she was overweight.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W33p11MHCw Jen McCreight - We Are Atheism]</ref>

== Irreligion/religion, recent generations in the United States and obesity ==

== Sports involvement: Religious faith vs. atheism American Atheists organization == ''See also:'' [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism ]] and [[Atheist nerds]][[File:BasketballMatt Dillahunty.jpg|thumbnail|left200px|305pxright|Numerous studies report athletes to be more religious than nonathletesAs of July 9.<ref>[http://thesportjournal.org/article/strength-of-religious-faith-of-athletes-and-nonathletes-at-two-ncaa-division-iii-institutions/ ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'']</ref>]]As noted above2016, two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obeseMatt Dillahunty]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes</ref> In order to perform at their best, athletes generally must be active and make good dietary choices. ''The Sports Journal'' is a monthly refereed journal published by the United States Sports Academy. A journal article appeared in the Sports Journal entitled ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions''. The article was submitted by Nathan T. Bell, Scott R. Johnson, and Jeffrey C. Petersen from Ball State University.<ref>[http://thesportjournal.org/article/strength-of-religious-faith-of-athletes-and-nonathletes-at-two-ncaa-division-iii-institutions/ ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'']</ref> An excerpt from the abstract of the journal article ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'' declares:{{cquote|Numerous studies report athletes to be more religious than nonathletes (Fischer, 1997; Storch, Kolsky, Silvestri, & Storch, 2001; Storch et al., 2004)... Viewers of sporting events can frequently observe athletes pointing to the sky, engaging in team prayer on the court or field, and glorifying God following athletic competitions.<ref>[http://thesportjournal.org/article/strength-board of-religious-faith-of-athletes-and-nonathletes-at-two-ncaa-division-iii-institutions/ ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'']</ref>}} See also:  *[[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism ]]  *[[Atheism and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence]] *[[Atheist nerds]] == Atheism, alcoholism and obesity ==[[File:Europe pol 2004.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|According to directors for the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe - Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>]]''See also:'' [[Atheism and alcoholism]] === Heavy drinking and obesity === Research indicates that heavy drinking may contribute to obesity. For example, a study found that frequent, light drinkers (3 to 7 drinking days per week, 1 drink per drinking day) had lower BMIs than infrequent, but heavier drinkers.<ref name="Breslow 2001">Breslow et al. Drinking Patterns and Body Mass Index in Never Smokers: National Health Interview Survey, 1997–2001. Am J Epidemiol 2005;161:368–376.</ref> === American Atheists, atheistic cultures and excess alcohol usage === Atheists and atheistic cultures often have significant problems with excess alcohol usage (For more information please see: [[Atheism and alcoholism]])organization.  '''Secular Europe:'''  According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe - Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>

=== Irreligion, alcoholism ''See also:'' [[American Atheists and various generations in the United States ===obesity]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]

*[[Irreligion, generations in Madalyn Murray O'Hair]] was the United States and alcoholismfounder of the [[American Atheists]]organization and she was overweight.<br ref>http://www.flickr.com/photos/alan-light/229583104/</ref>Recent generations in One of the United Stateslast pictures taken of Madalyn Murray O'Hair features her standing before a cake as can be seen [http://www.dallasobserver.com/content/printVersion/276262/ HERE].

*On December 28, 2010, the pictures of the members of the American Atheists organization's board of directors showed a significant portion of its members having excess body weight. Members of the American Atheists board of directors who were overweight as of December 28, 2010 included: [[IrreligionRichard Andrews]], baby boom generation and alcoholism [[Blair Scott]]*, [[IrreligionMonty Gaither]], Generation X and alcoholism[[Ann Zindler]]*. A picture of an overweight Richard Andrews can be found [http://nowscape.com/atheism/atheist_people.htm HERE]. Pictures of an overweight Blair Scott can be found [Irreligion, millenials http://www.flickr.com/photos/martystone/3434523308/in/set-72157616571667951/ HERE] and alcoholism[http://www.atheists.org/image/about/BlairScott.jpg HERE]. A picture of an overweight Monty Gaither can be found [http://www.atheists.org/image/about/MontyGaither.jpg HERE]. A picture of an overweight Ann Zindler can be found [http://www.freethoughtnation.com/images/stories/annzindler1.jpg HERE].

On August 11. 2013, a new overweight member of their board of directors was listed - namely, [[Jamila Bey]]. A video of an overweight Jamila Bey can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v== Internet atheism and obesity ==uekUG0CDs-w HERE].

''See also:'' [[Internet atheism]][[File:Jogging with dog at Carcavelos Beach.jpg|thumbnail|200px|left|The 20% of overweight people who are able to achieve permanent weight loss typically report doing it through engaging in high levels of physical activityOn July 9, eating a low-calorie2016, low-fat diet, eating breakfast regularly, self-monitoring weight, and maintaining a consistent eating pattern across weekdays and weekends.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002825 Long-term weight loss maintenance], ''American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'', 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.</ref><br /><br />Overweight individuals may need to decrease their computer and internet usage.<ref>http://www.jmir.org/2009/3/e28/</ref>]]In an essay entitled ''How the Atheist Movement Failed Me'', an [[atheism and women|atheist womanMatt Dillahunty]] noted that participation in was on the atheist community is often expensive due to Board of Directors for the cost American Atheists organization. Pictures of attending atheist conferences and even local atheist meetings in restaurants and bars challenged her modest budget.<ref>an overweight Matt Dillahunty can be found [httphttps://www.patheosflickr.com/blogsphotos/friendlyatheistrevupreview/201217492637685/08in/10/howphotolist-theqDuETP-atheistnSad6y-movements4prdT-failedbRX8Ee-meskRGvK-partskP8pz-1nRb5mu-cost/ How the Atheist Movement Failed Me – Part 1: Cost]</ref> As a result of the challenges that atheists often have in terms of socializing with each other in person, many atheists [[Internet atheism|turn to the internet]] in terms of communicating with other atheists.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55789 How to outlaw Christianity] by [[Chuck Norris]]</ref> Recently, a few atheist churches have sprung up, but CNN reported that there are questions on whether this movement can last due to an internal schism within the movement (See also: [[Atheist factions]]).<ref>[http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/04/after9sjevP-a9BLiun-schismsqSqDZ-aqfFatU-questions4pkVP-canrtMpz6-8JQY3T-8JQY3a-sDJUYc-atheists7zfuD-churchessDLkKt-last/ After a schism, a question: Can atheist churches last?vvp7YU-rp3NWr-skFZf3-sjRNWN-sBrsGA-rqb3u9-KEwCy-s4g9Jf-btf8J7-sBrgu5-rGKCTY-cV9RtL-sn7xQt-s3R4WX-sDJY2X-smZr9h-snbnis-s5B4po-sniAfV-rGKA5w-s5zBCf-sn8VBx-rGX8QT-sn9V1e-sn9Y8B-sjRPp1-sngXqp-s3R58t-sn9TXC-rq9AHw-sDHg6R-sn9UNR HERE] By Katie Engelhart, special to CNNJanuary 4th, 2014</ref> CNN also poses the question: "Is disbelief enough to keep a Sunday gathering together?".<ref>and [http://religionwww.blogs.cnnconservapedia.com/2014/01/04/after-a-schism-a-question-can-atheist-churches-last/ After a schism, a questionFile: Can atheist churches last?Matt_Dillahunty.jpg HERE] By Katie Engelhart, special to CNNJanuary 4th, 2014</ref>.

In 20092018, an Australian university study was done concerning the association between leisure time internet and computer use with being overweight/[[obesity|obese]] and also sedentaryAmerican Atheist organization indicated that Nick Fish is their National Program Director.<ref>http[https://www.jmiratheists.org/2009about/3/e28staff/American Atheist - Our staff]</ref> The study concluded: "These findings suggest that, apart from nutritional and physical activity interventions, it may also be necessary to decrease time spent in sedentary behaviors, such as leisure-time Internet and computer use, in order to reduce the prevalence Pictures of an overweight and obesity."<ref>Nick Fish can be found [http://www.jmiramandalscott.orgcom/2009received-american-atheists-2014-activist-of-the-year-award/320150405_101204/e28HERE] and [http:/</ref>www.sincerekirabo.com/gallery HERE].

In 20132018, the prominent atheist [[PZ Myers]] declared:{{cquote|If we're going to expand our base and we're going to draw in more people to recognize American Atheist website indicated that Pamela Whissel is the virtues membership director of living in a secular world, we need to appeal to more than just that geek and [their organization.<ref>[nerd]] subset of the population. We need to have a wider base. https://www.atheists..I seriously believe that we're on the cusp org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff]</ref>In addition, as of a crisis. We're not there yet but it's looming April 16, 2018, she is the editor-in front -chief of us. Will we adapt American Atheist magazine and thrive and change the world? Or will we remain an avocation for a prosperous and largely irrelevant subset of the population? Will we become something more than a scattered society of internet nerds? That's what we have to dohas held this position since 2011.<ref>[httphttps://www.evolutionnewsatheists.org/2013about/04staff/in_seattle_pz_m070861.html in Seattle, PZ Myers Reflects Candidly on His ConstituencyAmerican Atheist - Our staff]</ref>}}A picture of an overweight Pamela Whissel can be found [http://www.amandalscott.com/received-american-atheists-2014-activist-of-the-year-award/20150405_101204/ HERE].

Internet nerds are typically less active in sportsResearch suggests that extra pounds and large waists undermine perceptions of leadership ability. As noted above, atheists are not as active in sports as theists<ref>[http://online. And inactivity is a major risk factor for obesitywsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324595704578241573341483946 Want to Be CEO? What's Your BMI?]</ref>

== American Atheists organization = Dave/Danielle Muscato ===[[File:Jamila Bey.jpg|right|thumbnail|320px|[[Jamila Bey]] <br /><br /><small>(photo obtained from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/39965300@N07/5649098297/ Flickr], see [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en license agreement])</small> ]]

''See also:'' [[Dave Muscato, the former Public Relations Director for American Atheists and obesity], had excess weight. Pictures of an overweight Dave Muscato can be seen [https://kiwifarms.net/threads/dave-danielle-muscato.20281/ HERE] and [[Atheist hypocrisyhttps://shadowtolight.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/where-would-atheist-activists-be-without-their-double-standards/ HERE]and [https://vimeo.com/132239342 HERE].

[[Madalyn Murray O'Hair]] was Dave Muscato is a transsexual and now goes by the founder of the [[American Atheists]] organization and she was overweightname Danielle Muscato.<ref>http[https://wwwshadowtolight.flickrwordpress.com/photos2016/alan12/07/where-would-atheist-activists-light/229583104be-without-their-double-standards/Where would atheist activists be without their double standards?]</ref> One of the last pictures taken of Madalyn Murray O'Hair features her standing before a cake as can be seen [http://www.dallasobserver.com/content/printVersion/276262/ HERE].

On August 11. 2013, a new overweight member of their board of directors was listed - namely, [[Jamila Bey]].<ref>[http://www.atheists.org/about/Board_of_Directors American Atheists Board of Directors]</ref> A video of an overweight Jamila Bey can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uekUG0CDs-w HERE]. Research suggests that extra pounds and large waists undermine perceptions of leadership ability.<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324595704578241573341483946 Want to Be CEO? What's Your BMI?]</ref> == Pictures of an overweight PZ Myers == ''See also:'' [[New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weight]] and [[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese|Evolutionists and excess weight]] and [[Internet atheism and obesity]] and [[Obese atheists and academia|Overweight atheists and academia]] [[File:PzMyers2PZ Myers pic.jpg|thumbnail|300px275px|left|[[PZ Myers]]<br /><br /><small>(photo obtained from [http://wwwin 2006.flickr.com/photos/reuvenim/4426093513/ Flickr], see [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en license agreement])</small> ]]

*[http://thehealthage.blogspot.com/2009/08/obese-people-are-more-at-risk-to.html Obese people are more at risk of Alzheimer’s]*[http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2011/05/obesity-in-middle-age-may-increase-risk.html Obesity in Middle Age May Increase Risk of Dementia]</ref>

Given PZ On June 1, 2011, Myers' biological training and the wide dissemination posted a picture of the [[Physical himself and mental health related problems associated others on his blog and Myers appeared to no longer have issues with obesity|harmful health effects of being overweight]] in terms of cardiovascular health and brain function, it is unfortunate that preventative medicine was not used in greater measure in terms of his health.<ref>http://pnscienceblogs.psychiatryonline.orgcom/contentpharyngula/412011/1806/25the_final_tally_on_the_camp_qu.1.fullphp</ref> However, on February 13, 2013, a video was posted to YouTube entitled, ''Is church harmful?'' and Myers appeared to have put on weight subsequent to his June 1, 2011 picture.<ref>[http://healthwww.usnewsyoutube.com/health-news/family-health/brain-andwatch?v=grwcUgEViOo ''Is church harmful?'' -behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.htmlMichael & Rhonda Jones, PZ Myers], Published on Feb 10, 2013 by YouTube account kaine diatheke</ref>In addition, a picture taken in 2014 features an overweight PZ Myers.<ref>http[https://www.ncbi.nlmflickr.nih.govcom/pubmedphotos/21121834gruts/14904166182/in/photolist-D4eT1T-sGxAz4-ruzFxj-iqRgAh-fQN82k-tz1p97-oqznxw-oH2Kms-oF2JGs-oqz9BS-oqz9fE-oqyZdn-oGMQtt-oGMQdP-oGMPyc-oqyKQw-oF2FT1-oH4vr2-oqyJXQ-oqz63Y-oqyVVR-oG7waJ-nWjtyR-nkHxxA-ekAZzi-dKuHL9-ekAZoz-egKaMi-ebQPPA-e8qkXB-dYUxZA-dYDWHy-dYyeiT-dUZNLQ-dyGPn7-dyGPhW-dyGNjU-dyGNfG-dyBk58-dtGPhq-detTjF-dabS2Z-dabRXQ-cNf3PS-cNf3qq-cNeuKu-cNeuqC-cAgJvb-bUMdpQ-bUMctb PZ Myers, FCD, Maureen Brian, FCD, & Richard Carter, FCD]</ref> See: [[Bariatric science]]

PZ Myers' inattention to diligently implementing Given his biological training and the recommendations many effective methods of [[nutritional losing weight that medical science]], [[exercise nutritional science]] and [[medical exercise science]] offer, there is not entirely surprising given his vehement advocacy of [[evolution|evolutionary pseudoscience]]. There have been a [[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese|number of notable evolutionists who have been overweight]]. On June 1, 2011, Myers posted a picture of himself and others on his blog and Myers appeared to no longer have issues with being overweight.<ref>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2011/06/the_final_tally_on_the_camp_qu.php</ref> However, on February 13, 2013, a video was posted to YouTube entitled, ''Is church harmful?'' and reason why Myers appeared needs to have put on possess excess weight subsequent to his June 1, 2011 picture.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grwcUgEViOo ''Is church harmful?'' - Michael & Rhonda Jones, PZ Myers], Published on Feb 10, 2013 by YouTube account kaine diatheke</ref>

PZ Myers is a leader within the [[New Atheism]] movement. A significant amount of leaders within the New Atheism movement have problems with being overweight (see: [[New Atheism leadership's problems problem with excess weight]]).

A 2008 picture of an overweight PZ Myers meeting with people associated with the [[Center for Inquiry ]] in Toronto can be found [http://sandwalk.blogspot.com/2008/11/pz-myers-in-toronto.html HERE]

Also, given that [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with Health risks linked to obesity|being overweight causes brain impairment]] and that Daniel Dennet has had issues with being overweight, it is ironic that Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny [[God]] in favor of a [[pseudoscience|pseudoscientific]] naturalist [[philosophy]] of the mind.<ref>

[[File:American Atheists.jpg|thumbnail|275px205px|right|[[Nate Phelps]] spoke at the 2009 [[American Atheists]] convention.<ref>http://lifewithoutfaith.com/?p=183</ref> Nate is currently the Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry Canada.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nate-phelps/ Huffington Post, May 2012]</ref><br /><br /><small>(photo obtained from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/martystone/3435459032 Flickr], see [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en license agreement]), Title: Nate Phelps AAC00 (a very brave man)</small> ]]

== New Atheism's leadership and problems with being overweight Richard Leakey ==

''See also:'' [[New Atheism leadership's problem Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese|Evolutionists and excess weight]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]

The term [[New AtheismRichard Leakey]] which first appeared in the November 2006 edition of ''Wired'' magazine, is frequently applied to a series of six best-selling books by five authors that appeared in the period between 2004–2008. These authors include [[Sam Harris]]an anthropologist, [[Daniel Dennettevolution|evolutionist]], [[and atheist.<ref>Richard Dawkins]], [[Victor JLeakey(1983). Stenger]] and [[Christopher Hitchens]]One Life: An Autobiography (p.38)</ref>A 2008 picture of an overweight Richard Leakey can be found [http://wwwbaraza.coloradowildlifedirect.eduorg/philosophy2008/vstenger07/battle.html<03/ref> richard-leakey-comments-on-ngss-gorilla-murders/ HERE]. 3 out Other pictures of 5 of these leaders of the New Atheism movement have had issues with being an overweight as Leakey can be seen found [http://2www.bpachievement.blogspot.comorg/_3UXl0oMYPLsachievers/SXgxH_-MgFIlea0/AAAAAAAAAF4photos/EUlea0-wzxEjOmc/s1600-h/atheist-reason004a.jpg gif HERE] and [http://wwworigins.flickrfsu.comedu/photos2010/7230309@N05/3708479160schedule/ leakey.shtml HERE] and [http://newswww.softpediadailymail.comco.uk/newsImagesciencetech/Quantumarticle-Mechanics1075470/Credit-Couldcrunch-Linkdevastating-Humansscience-withwarns-theanthropologist-UniverseRichard-2Leakey.jpg/ html HERE.] PZ Myers is also a leader within the New Atheism movement and as noted earlier, Myers has had problems with being overweight. As of August 2013 In October 2010, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris he appeared to have not publicly commented on the significant problems the New Atheism leadership has experienced a healthy weight.<ref>http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richard_Leakey.jpg</ref> However, a May 2012 picture of Leakey featured [http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/story/2012-05-26/evolution-debate-richard-leakey/55219164/1 HERE] in terms the ''USA Today'' had a picture of him where he was once more overweight members.

[[HippocratesCarl Benjamin]] was , known by his pseudonym Sargon of Akkad, is an early advocate English YouTube commentator with a subscriber base of the health benefits of exercise and also nutrition (see also: [[Nutritional science]])over 720,000 individuals.<ref>http[https://janwww.uccyoutube.nau.educom/peuser/exs190webSargonofAkkad100/exs190history.htmabout About Sargon of Akkad YouTube channel]</ref> On the other hand He is also an atheist.<ref>Benjamin, Carl (14 May 2017). "[[PZ Myers]] and a significant amount of other [[New Atheism|New Atheists]] leaders, seem to have demonstrated a lack of a full appreciation of the importance of [[nutritional science]], [[exercise science]] and the latest findings of [[medical science]] (seehttps: [[New Atheism leadership's problem with excess weight//www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2B90w9EogQ What is Your Religion?]]}". YouTube</ref>

There are He is an anti-[[feminism|feminist]] who holds anti-[[Social justice warrior]] (anti-SJW) views. Politically, he self-identifies as a number of [[Theories of New Atheism leadership's problem Classical liberalism|classical liberal]] with excess weightcenter-[[leftism|plausible explanations concerning left]] views.<ref>Rozsa, Matthew (9 April 2016). "[http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/sargon-of-akkad-and-the significant problems -free-speech-imperative-mrzs/ Sargon of Akkad and the New Atheism leadership has had with excess weight.]Importance of Free Speech]". The Good Men Project.</ref>

''See alsoIn October of 2015, Benjamin said in a video:"I don't know why this crosses my mind. Maybe because I' m fat as well".<ref>[[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=2IAlYO7C2yULaci Green is Problematic], go to 9 minutes and50 seconds portion of the video</or obese|Evolutionists and excess weight]]ref>

[[Richard Leakey]] is an anthropologistIn 2017, a somewhat slimmer Benjamin appeared at the Mythcon 2017 conference.<ref>[[evolution|evolutionist]] and atheisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTFL0wKmsC0 Thomas Smith vs Sargon of Akkad Debate #Mythcon]</ref>Richard Leakey(1983) == Nick Fish == In 2018, the American Atheist organization indicated that Nick Fish is their National Program Director. One Life<ref>[https: An Autobiography (p//www. 38)atheists.org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff]</ref> A 2008 picture  Pictures of an overweight Richard Leakey Nick Fish can be found [http://barazawww.wildlifedirectamandalscott.org/2008/07com/03/richardreceived-leakeyamerican-commentsatheists-on2014-ngssactivist-gorillaof-murdersthe-year-award/20150405_101204/ HERE]and [http://www. Other pictures sincerekirabo.com/gallery HERE].  == Pamela Whissel == In 2018, the American Atheist website indicated that Pamela Whissel is the membership director of an overweight Leakey can be found their organization.<ref>[httphttps://www.achievementatheists.org/achieversabout/lea0staff/photosAmerican Atheist - Our staff]</lea0ref>In addition, as of April 16, 2018, she is the editor-004ain-chief of American Atheist magazine and has held this position since 2011.gif HERE<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/about/staff/ American Atheist - Our staff] and </ref>  A picture of an overweight Pamela Whissel can be found [http://originswww.fsuamandalscott.educom/2010received-american-atheists-2014-activist-of-the-year-award/schedule20150405_101204/leakey.shtml HERE] . == Gordon Stein == [[Gordon Stein]] (April 30, 1941–August 27, 1996) was an American author, physiologist, [[Atheism|atheist]] activists. According the British newspaper ''The Independent'' Stein's main activity was the "acquisition and production of books on free-thought and the paranormal."<ref>Walter, Nicolas (6 September 1996). "[http://www.dailymailindependent.co.uk/sciencetechnews/article-1075470people/Credit-crunch-devastatingobituary-science-warnsgordon-anthropologiststein-Richard-Leakey1362027.html HEREObituary : Gordon Stein]". The Independent. Retrieved 21 November 2013.</ref> Stein served as presidents of the American Rationalists Federation and the Freethought Association.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ The Great Debate: Does God Exist? Dr. Greg Bahnsen versus Dr. Gordon Stein]</ref> He also served as Vice-President of Atheists United and Vice-President Pacific of the [[Freedom From Religion Foundation]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ The Great Debate: Does God Exist? Dr. Greg Bahnsen versus Dr. Gordon Stein]</ref>  In October 2010his 1985 debate with the [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]] [[Greg Bahnsen]], he appeared to have a healthy weightwas introduced as "one of America's foremost scholars of atheism."<ref>http[https://commonswww.wikimediayoutube.orgcom/wiki/Filewatch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ The Great Debate:Richard_LeakeyDoes God Exist? Dr.jpgGreg Bahnsen versus Dr. Gordon Stein]</ref> However,  A video of the [[Greg Bahnsen vs. Gordon Stein debate]] has a May 2012 picture of Leakey featured Gordon Stein which features a significantly overweight Gordon Stein (see: [httphttps://www.usatodayyoutube.com/techwatch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ The Great Debate: Does God Exist? Dr. Greg Bahnsen versus Dr. Gordon Stein]). Pictures of an overweight Gordon Stein can be found [https:/science/storywww.youtube.com/2012-05-26watch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ HERE] and [https:/evolution-debate-richard-leakey/55219164www.youtube.com/1 watch?v=ZLZdOGCE5KQ HERE] in the ''USA Today'' had a picture of him where he was once more overweight.

[[File:George R.R. Martin at Archipelacon.jpg|thumbnail|right|225px205px|George R.R. Martin declared in 2011: "You would consider me an atheist or agnostic. I find religion and spirituality fascinating. I would like to believe this isn't the end and there's something more, but I can't convince the rational part of me that makes any sense whatsoever."<ref>{{cite news| title=EW interview: George R.R. Martin talks 'A Dance With Dragons'| date=July 12, 2011| author=James Hibberd| publisher=Entertainment Weekly| url=http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/07/12/george-martin-talks-a-dance-with-dragons/ }}</ref>

[[File:Steven Novella.jpg|thumbnail|320px220px|left|[[Steven Novella]] at a 2013 skeptics conference.]]

''See also:'' [[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese|Evolutionists and excess weight]] and [[Atheism and the suppression of science]]

Atheism internet outreach efforts, however, [[Ineffectiveness and weakness of atheist internet outreach|have been be very ineffective]].

[[Greta Christina]] is a popular atheist blogger at freethoughtblogs.com. In addition, she is a atheist speaker and author. A 2007 picture of an overweight Greta Christiana can be found [http://www.flickr.com/photos/black_pearl_10/945788365/ HERE]. She is in a same-sex marriage with a woman named Ingrid.<ref>http://gretachristina.com/personal.html</ref> For years Greta Christina was very much in agreement with the "fact acceptance movement", however, her ardor for the movement became more limited after a serious knee problem prompted her to lose her excess weight.<ref>[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by [[Greta Christina]]</ref> However, in November of 2016 she was overweight again.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U187_3KvvVI&t=66s The World We're in Now - Greta Christina - Skepticon 9], November 2016 video posted at YouTube</ref> For more information please see: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement|Atheist Greta Christina and the fat acceptance movement]]

== Video/pictures of an overweight atheist Atheist activist Michael Nugent ==

[[Michael Nugent ]] is chairperson of the atheist group Atheist Ireland<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcNmqGo4jg8</ref> A picture of an overweight Michael Nugent can be found [http://skepchick.org/tag/michael-nugent/ HERE]. A video featuring an overweight Michael Nugent can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En8F38ChvvE HERE].

[[Matt Dillahunty]]currently serves as the president of the [[atheism|Atheist]] Community of [[Austin]]. In addition, Mr. Dillahunty also serves as a host of the internet radio show "Non-Prophets Radio" and of the Austin television cable access show "The Atheist Experience". According to his page at Atheist Nexus, Mr. Dillahunty works in the software field.<ref>http://www.atheistnexus.org/profile/MattDillahunty</ref> As of June 9, 2016, Dillahunty serves on the board of directors for the [[American Atheists]] organization. As of June 8, 2016, Dillahunty serves on the board of the directors for the American Atheists organization.  Pictures of an overweight Matt Dillahunty can be found [https://www.flickr.com/photos/revupreview/17492637685/in/photolist-qDuETP-nSad6y-s4prdT-bRX8Ee-skRGvK-skP8pz-nRb5mu-9sjevP-9BLiun-sqSqDZ-qfFatU-s4pkVP-rtMpz6-8JQY3T-8JQY3a-sDJUYc-s7zfuD-sDLkKt-vvp7YU-rp3NWr-skFZf3-sjRNWN-sBrsGA-rqb3u9-KEwCy-s4g9Jf-btf8J7-sBrgu5-rGKCTY-cV9RtL-sn7xQt-s3R4WX-sDJY2X-smZr9h-snbnis-s5B4po-sniAfV-rGKA5w-s5zBCf-sn8VBx-rGX8QT-sn9V1e-sn9Y8B-sjRPp1-sngXqp-s3R58t-sn9TXC-rq9AHw-sDHg6R-sn9UNR HERE] and [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Matt_Dillahunty.jpg HERE].

== Picture of an overweight illusionist and comedian Penn Jillette ==

In September of 20112015, the overweight weak atheist/agnostic Penn Jillette said agnostics were "sloppy" lost about 105 pounds in their thinking4 months and is now at a healthy weight.<ref>[http://www.sfgateusatoday.com/cgi-binstory/article.cgi?f=life/cpeople/a2015/201104/09/02penn-jillette-sheds-105-lbs/RVGJ1KUAC9.DTL&type=books 25508667 Penn JilleteJillette sheds 105 pounds], San Francisco Chronicle, September 4, 2011USA Today, 2015</ref> According to ''Penn Jillette on the Joys of atheismUSA Today'']</ref> == AronRa == [[AronRa]] is an atheist activist and vlogger. He is also an ardent evolutionist and vocal critic of [[creationism]]. AronRa is also the Texas State Director of American Atheists. In 2012, a [http://freethoughtblogs.com/zinniajones/2012/11/on-giving-my-first-speech/ blog post] appeared on [[Freethoughtblogs]] via atheist Zinnia Jones' blog Jillette "decided to do something in which AronRa December, when his doctor, who had excess him on six different blood pressure medications, told him that if he lost enough weight issueshe would likely not need any meds."<ref>[http://freethoughtblogswww.usatoday.com/zinniajonesstory/2012life/11people/on2015/04/09/penn-givingjillette-mysheds-first105-speechlbs/ On Giving My First Speech25508667 Penn Jillette sheds 105 pounds] by Zinnia Jones, November 5USA Today, 20122015</ref> The picture can be found [http://freethoughtblogs.com/zinniajones/files/2012/11/aronra-1280.jpg HERE]. In 2014, a video entitled'' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HX0cxLnVlY Aronra on faith]'' appeared on YouTube in which AronRa appeared to have excess weight.

== Nikki Massey - Board member of Secular Woman, Inc. ==

[[File:Randy Henderson.jpg|thumbnail|right|320px220px|[[Randy Henderson]] was head of the Iowa Atheist and Freethinkers organization as of April 23, 2011.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/39965300@N07/5649093925/in/photolist-9Bc5P8-9AWvru Randy Henderson - Flickr]</ref>

[[Kim Jong-un |Kim Jong-un]] is an overweight atheist [[communism|communist]] dictator. <ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204791104577107891655666650.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</ref><ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/12/21/north-koreas-kim-jong-eun-flexes-muscles-with-first-military-order/</ref>

[[File:George Melly.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px200px|In an article entitled ''George Melly's battle with cancer and dementia'', the ''Daily Mail'' reported that Melly "smoked up to 60 cigarettes a day since his teens."<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-449079/George-Mellys-battle-cancer-dementia.html George Melly's battle with cancer and dementia]</ref>

'''[[Kingsley Amis|Sir Kingsley William Amis]]''', [[Commander of Order of the British Empire|CBE]] (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English writer, critic and teacher. Amis was also an atheist.<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andrewbrown/2009/jan/11/religion-amis-hates-god</ref> Kingsley Amis was a serial adulterer and drunkard.<ref>http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Kingsley_Amis</ref> Sir Kingsley Amis wrote in a memoir: "Now and then I become conscious of having the reputation of being one of the great drinkers, if not one of the great drunks, of our time".<ref>http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Kingsley_Amis</ref> A picture of an overweight Sir Kingsley Amis can be found [http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/kingsley-amis-5.php HERE]

[[File:Beth Ditto in 2007.jpg|thumb|right|225px|[[Beth Ditto]] is a singer who is a lesbian and an atheist.<ref>http://www.reference.com/browse/bloody-noun</ref><ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2006-11-24/entertainment/tbr.ditto_1_fat-people-beth-ditto-voice?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ</ref>

[[File:Fit mom.jpg|thumbnail|230px200px|left|Maria Kang, a non-profit organization founder, model and fitness enthusiast, who is a millenial, posted a viral picture on the internet of her and her three young children with the message "What's your excuse?".<ref>[http://pastorjameshein.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/a-theology-of-body/ A Theology of Body], by Pastor James Hein</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/mom-3-called-bully-excuse-fitness-photo-article-1.1487278 Mom of 3 called a bully for posting ‘What’s Your Excuse?’ fitness photo] by Tract Miller, ''New York Daily News'', Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 11:30 AM</ref>

''See also:'' [[Religion and education]] and [[Obese atheists and academia]]

As noted above, while there are many atheists who accept the vast amount of medical data indicating the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with Health risks linked to obesity|harmful effects of being overweight]], there have been atheists who have engaged in [[denialism]] and have very much agreed with the [[fat acceptance movement]]. Furthermore, as noted above, atheists have been interviewed by major news organizations and advocated the fat acceptance movement.<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/ffffree-press/ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press]</ref>

[[File:Greta Christina.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px200px|Picture of [[Greta Christina]] in 2007.

There are preliminary studies indicating that individuals who reject [[Christianity]] in Western cultures have lower self-esteem than the Christian population.<ref>http://atheistwatch.blogspot.com/2010/10/rejection-of-christianity-and-self.html</ref><ref>http://atheistwatch.blogspot.com/2010/10/atheists-and-self-esteem-part-2.html</ref> In addition, obese individuals can have lower self-esteem related to their obesity.<ref>http://www.rcgd.isr.umich.edu/crockerlab/articles/2005_Crocker_Garcia_Self-Esteem_&_Stigma_of_Obesity.pdf</ref> In the United States, obese people are often stereotyped as being "lazy, lacking self-discipline and being mentally slow"([[Medical science]] research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref>*[http://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/newsarticle.aspx?articleid=110328 Obesity Linked to Changes In Cognitive Patterns, Psychiatric News, Joan Arehart-Treichel, Clinical and Research News, September 15, 2006]*[http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink: The obese and overweight have less neurological tissue, study finds, U.S News & World Report August 25, 2009]*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21167850 Western diet consumption and cognitive impairment: links to hippocampal dysfunction and obesity, Physiol Behav. 2011 Apr 18;103(1):59-68. Epub 2010 Dec 16.]*[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714112832.htm Obesity Harms Women's Memory and Brain Function, Study Finds, Science Daily, July 15, 2010]*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/instance/2568718/ Mental health, family function and obesity in African-American women, J Natl Med Assoc. 2005 April; 97(4): 478–482.]</ref>).<ref>http://www.rcgd.isr.umich.edu/crockerlab/articles/2005_Crocker_Garcia_Self-Esteem_&_Stigma_of_Obesity.pdf</ref> In March of 2011, ''USA News and World Report'' declared that an [[Arizona State University]] study suggests that fat stigma has gone global.<ref>http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/03/31/health-buzz-fat-stigma-spreading-across-world</ref> In addition, parts of the world that once viewed being overweight favorably now hold negative views concerning having extra pounds and also hold negative views concerning overweight individuals.<ref>http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/03/31/health-buzz-fat-stigma-spreading-across-world</ref> Poor self-esteem has been linked to an increase in suicide attempts and [[Atheism and suicide|atheists have higher rates of suicide than the general population.]]<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20602903</ref><ref>http://www.adherents.com/misc/religion_suicide.html</ref><ref>http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/161/12/2303</ref> Obese atheists likely have higher rates of suicide than the general public.

[[File:China and obesity.jpg|thumbnail|250px200px|left|Obesity is growing at an alarming rate in [[China]]. More than a quarter of the adult population, or roughly 350 million people, is overweight or obese.<ref>[http://www.economist.com/news/china/21604221-why-china-under-and-over-nourished-same-time-chubby-little-emperors Chubby little emperors], The Economist, June 14th 2014|BEIJING|From the print edition</ref> ]]

On May 28, 2014, ''The Guardian'' reported on that the [[United Kingdom]] is among worst in [[Western Europe]] as far as the level of overweight and obese people.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/may/29/uk-western-europe-obesity-study UK among worst in western Europe for level of overweight and obese people], The Guardian, Sarah Boseley, Wednesday 28 May 2014</ref> In 2014, in the UK, 67% of men and 57% of women were either overweight or obese.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/may/29/uk-western-europe-obesity-study UK among worst in western Europe for level of overweight and obese people], The Guardian, Sarah Boseley, Wednesday 28 May 2014</ref>  Professor Terence Stephenson in [http://www.aomrc.org.uk/general-news/doctors-unite-to-deliver-prescription-for-uk-obesity-epidemic.html Measuring Up], a report on the nation's obesity crisis by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) called Britain the "fat man of Europe".<ref>[http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/statistics-and-causes-of-the-obesity-epidemic-in-the-UK.aspx Britain: 'the fat man of Europe']</ref> In May of 2014, the British paper ''The Mirror'' reported that according to the British medical journal ''Lancet'', British girls are the most overweight girls in Western Europe.<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/british-girls-fattest-western-europe-3620185 British girls are FATTEST in western Europe claims alarming new research by The Lancet], ''Mirror'', Ben Burrows, May 29, 2014 10:52</ref> In Britain, 29.2% of girls under the age of 20 are classed as excessively heavy with just over 8% meeting the clinical definition of obesity.<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/british-girls-fattest-western-europe-3620185 British girls are FATTEST in western Europe claims alarming new research by The Lancet], ''Mirror'', Ben Burrows, May 29, 2014 10:52</ref> See also: [[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese|Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight]]

*[[Godless England and loneliness]]

== Atheism, gender, obesity ''See also:'' [[Evolutionists who have had problems with being overweight and marriageability ==/or obese]]

''See also[[File:'' Erasmus-darwin.jpg|205px|thumbnail|left|[[Atheism and marriageErasmus Darwin]] and grew to be so corpulent that a semi-circle had to be cut out of his dining table to accommodate his girth at meal times.<ref>[http://creation.com/darwinism-it-was-all-in-the-family Darwinism: it was all in the family]</ref> ]]Since [Atheism and women[World War II]] a majority of the most prominent and vocal defenders of the evolutionary position which employs methodological naturalism have been [[Atheism|atheists]] or [[agnosticism|agnostics]].<ref>* Dr. Don Batten, marriage and suicide[http://creation.com/a-whos-who-of-evolutionists A ''Who’s Who'' of evolutionists]''Creation'' 20(1):32, December 1997.* [[Jonathan Sarfati]], Ph.D.,F.M., [http://www.creation.com/content/view/3830 ''Refuting Evolution'', Chapter 1, Facts and Bias]</ref>

=== Atheism and rates of marriage in the United States === Christian apologist Michael Caputo wrote:{{cquote|Recently the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has published its mammoth study on Religion in America based on 35,000 interviews. According to the Pew Forum The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines [[biology]] as "a whopping 37% branch of atheists never marry as opposed to 19% of the American population, 17% of Protestants knowledge that deals with organisms and 17% of Catholicsvital processes."<ref>http://creationwww.merriam-webster.com/atheismdictionary/biology</ref>}}Although the [[creation]] vs. [[evolution]] issue touches upon a number of scientific fields outside of biology (for example, the field of [[paleoanthropology]]), biology is a key scientific field relating to this issue.

As far as the maintenance of personal health, one of the most basic vital processes related to human biology is eating and it is important that it is done in a healthy manner (see: [[Vox DayNutrition]] declared that according to the 2001 American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS) "more than half of all atheists and [[agnosticism|agnosticsHealth risks linked to obesity]] don’t get married."<ref>http://creation).com/atheism</ref>

=== Obese atheists Also, as far as the history of [[Darwinism]], the [[agnosticism|agnostic]] [[Erasmus Darwin]], the grandfather of [[Charles Darwin]], is believed to have influenced [[Charles Darwin]] as far as the development of his [[evolution]]ary beliefs.<ref>[http://creation.com/darwinism-it-was-all-in-the-family Darwinism: it was all in the family]</ref><ref>[http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/8619 Darwin and marriageability ===religion]</ref> As far as Erasmus Darwin's eating habits, "His love of food (particularly fruits, sugar, cream and butter) was matched by his dislike of exercise, and by the age of 46 he had grown so corpulent that a semi-circle had to be cut out of his dining table to accommodate his girth at meal times."<ref>[http://creation.com/darwinism-it-was-all-in-the-family Darwinism: it was all in the family]</ref>

''See alsoA list of evolutionists who who have had problems with being overweight and/or obese can be found by clicking the link directly below:'' [[Atheism and marriage]] and [[Atheism and women|Atheism and women]] and [[Obese atheists and marriageability]] and [[Irreligion and domestic violence]]

According to the abstract for a paper presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American Sociological Association: "Obese individuals [[Evolutionists who have fewer dating opportunities, marry later had problems with being overweight and marry less desirable partners."<ref>http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/9/0/5/p109057_index.html</ref>or obese]]

Studies indicate that [[Atheist_Population|atheists are a minority in the populationCreation Ministries International]]. Studies also indicate points out that people tend to marry people with similar values or who resemble their parents or themselves.<ref>http://www.physorg.com/news199509031.html</ref><ref>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/6188</ref> In addition, the Bible teaches Christians not to marry a non-Christian (The Bible also teaches a believer to stay married to a non-believer if you are already married).<ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/household-salvation.html</ref> Also, interfaith marriages often have greater marital friction and interfaith marriages historically have had higher rates of divorce.<ref>http://blogs.chron.com/believeitornot/2010/06/interfaith_marriages_more_like_1.html</ref> Therefore, it would not be surprising if obese atheists find it more difficult to find marriage partners and if atheist/theist marriages also have increased marital friction and higher rates of divorce since these two worldviews are so different. === Obese male atheists and marriageability === ''See also:'' [[Atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women]] and [[Atheism and marriage]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]][[File:NY-style cheesecake.jpg|thumbnail|265px|left|Given the significant number of prominent atheists who have weight issues and given the evidence indicating some evolutionists unreasonably claim that atheism is a causal factor for obesity, a contributor to [[Shockofgodhuman evolution]]'s blog quipped that cheesecake is an excellent symbol for atheism. <ref>[http://shockawenow.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-new-symbol-for-atheism.html A new symbol for atheism], post at Shockawenow blog</ref> See also: [[Atheism symbols]]]]Survey data and website tracking data of prominent [[atheism|atheists]]' websites indicate that in the [[Western World]], [[Atheism appears supposedly has contributed to be significantly less appealing to women|atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women]]obesity.<ref>http://www.americanreligionsurvey-aris.org/reports/NONES_08.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.livesciencecreation.com/culture/090227smithsonian-religionevolution-mentop-women.html</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women</ref> Studies also indicate that [[Atheist_Population|atheists are a minority in the population]]. In September 26, 2008, The Telegraph reported concerning the English population:{{cquote|The proportion of adults in England who are an unhealthy size has soared over the past 15 years with one in four now seriously overweight. There have always been more obese women than men but the gap between the genders has now been cancelled out. In addition, the number of overweight women has fallen in recent years while the number of morbidly obese men is rising sharply.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3085436/Men10-set-to-overtake-women-in-obesity-stakes-official-figures-show.htmlconsequences</ref>}} Given that atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women, obesity reduces one's marriageability, [[atheism|atheists]] are a minority in the population and that people tend to marry people with similar values or who resemble their parents or themselves as noted above; this would suggest that obese male atheists may find it more difficult to find prospective female partners for marriage. And of course, [[militant atheism]] might make matters even more difficult.

*[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/badcatholic/2011/10/beauty-is-objective.html Beauty Is Objective]</ref> Therefore, they are more likely to attempt to [[Rationalization (Psychology)|rationalize away]] the unsightly excess weight that has accumulated on their bodies that detracts from their physical appearance and causes their bodies to [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with Health risks linked to obesity|operate less efficiently]] than they were designed to function.<ref>[http://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx Religious Americans lead more healthy lives] - Gallup Inc.</ref><ref>[http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref><ref>[http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/02/0956797611431987.abstract ''Religion Replenishes Self-Control'', ''Psychological Science'', June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University]</ref>

[[File:Creation of Adam.jpg|thumbnail|400px|rightleft|[[Michelangelo]]'s ''Creation of Adam'']]

*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships|Atheist leaders and immoral relationships]]

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