|title=In Atheists We Distrust|date=January 17, 2012|publisher=[[Scientific American]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017|author=Daisy Grewal}}</ref>
== United States : Atheist shooters or serial killers ==
[[File:Loughner173005--300x300.jpg|right|150px|thumb|[[Jared Loughner]]'s mugshot, released January 10, 2011]]
*[[Connor Betts]]: the [[Dayton nightclub shooting|Dayton, Ohio nightclub shooter]] and avowed [[Marxist]] who killed 9 people (August 2019)<ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2019/08/another-atheist-shooter.html Another atheist shooter]</ref><ref>[https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/04/18/16877514-7319463-image-a-29_1564938033422.jpg Picture of Conner Bretts wearing an atheist patch on his vest]</ref><ref>[https://www.christianpost.com/news/el-paso-dayton-shootings-appear-motivated-by-opposite-sides-of-political-spectrum.html Paso, Dayton shootings appear motivated by opposite sides of political spectrum], Christian Post, 2019</ref><ref>[https://www.rt.com/usa/465790-dayton-shooter-leftist-antifa/ Dayton shooter was apparently a self-professed ‘leftist,’ Warren & Sanders fan – Twitter], ''Russia Today''</ref><ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7320171/PICTURED-victims-Dayton-mass-shooting-including-gunmans-sister.html The victims of the Dayton mass shooting, including the gunman's sister, two young mothers and a college graduate student], Daily Mail</ref>
*Dimitrios Pagourtzis, Santa Fe, Texas shooter who killed at least 10 people at a [[public school]], described himself as an [[atheism|atheist]] on his [[Facebook]] page (May 2018)<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-santa-fe-school-shooting-20180518-story.html With graduation just days away, Texas school becomes latest casualty — 10 dead, 10 wounded in latest campus shooting], LA Times</ref>
*Gabriel Ross Parker, shooter at Marshall County High School in Kentucky who murdered two people (January 2018)<ref>Sayers, Justin; Wolfson, Andrew (March 7, 2018). [https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2018/03/07/marshall-county-school-shooting-gabe-parker-experiment-motive/403035002/ Gabe Parker saw Marshall County school shooting as an experiment, officer says]. ''The Courier-Journal''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kentucky/articles/2018-03-08/police-teen-saw-shooting-as-experiment-showed-no-remorse Police: Teen Saw Shooting as Experiment, Showed No Remorse]. ''U.S. News & World Report'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref><ref>Root, Kayla (January 25, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/kentucky-shooter-joined-atheist-group-but-couldnt-stop-these-students-from-praying Kentucky Shooter Joined Atheist Group, but Couldn't Stop ALL These Students from Praying]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref>
*[[Devin Patrick Kelley]], perpetrator of the Sutherland Springs, [[Texas]] shooting at First Baptist Church, murdered 26 people (November 2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5053013/Devin-Kelley-outcast-preached-atheism.html|title=Texas church shooter Devin Kelley was an 'outcast'|last=Stanton|first=Jenny|date=November 5, 2017|publisher=Daily Mail|accessdate=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoebat.com/2017/11/05/make-no-mistake-about-it-the-man-who-slaughtered-26-christians-in-a-baptist-church-in-texas-was-an-atheist-who-hated-christ-and-the-christian-faith/|title=Make No Mistake About It, The Man Who Slaughtered 26 Christians In A Baptist Church In Texas Was An Atheist Who Hated Christ And The Christian Faith | Walid Shoebat|last=Shoebat|first=Theodore|date=November 5, 2017|publisher=[[Walid Shoebat]]|accessdate=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/11/update-sutherland-springs-gunman-devin-kelley-wore-black-facebook-page-suggests-diehard-atheist-cnn-fan/|title=UPDATE: Sutherland Springs Gunman Devin Kelley Wore "All Black" - Facebook Page Suggests He Was Diehard Atheist, CNN Fan|date=November 5, 2017|publisher=The Gateway Pundit|accessdate=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/news/2017/11/devin-kelley-p-sutherland-springs-church-shooter-patrick-kelly/|title=Devin Kelley: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|date=November 5, 2017|publisher=Heavy|accessdate=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://onehallyu.com/topic/601997-texas-shooter-devin-patrick-kelley-was-a-radical-sjw-atheist/|title=Texas shooter Devin Patrick Kelley was a radical SJW Atheist!|date=November 5, 2017|publisher=OneHallyu|accessdate=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.pacificpundit.com/2017/11/05/devin-kelley-facebook-liked-atheist-pages-cnn/ DEVIN KELLEY FACEBOOK LIKED ATHEIST PAGES, CNN], Pacific Pundit</ref>
*[[Connor Betts]]: the Dayton, Ohio shooter who killed 9 people.<ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2019/08/another-atheist-shooter.html Another atheist shooter]</ref><ref>[https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/04/18/16877514-7319463-image-a-29_1564938033422.jpg Picture of Conner Bretts wearing an atheist patch on his vest]</ref><ref>[https://www.christianpost.com/news/el-paso-dayton-shootings-appear-motivated-by-opposite-sides-of-political-spectrum.html Paso, Dayton shootings appear motivated by opposite sides of political spectrum], Christian Post, 2019</ref><ref>[https://www.rt.com/usa/465790-dayton-shooter-leftist-antifa/ Dayton shooter was apparently a self-professed ‘leftist,’ Warren & Sanders fan – Twitter], ''Russia Today''</ref><ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7320171/PICTURED-victims-Dayton-mass-shooting-including-gunmans-sister.html The victims of the Dayton mass shooting, including the gunman's sister, two young mothers and a college graduate student], Daily Mail</ref>
*Chris Harper Mercer, Umpqua Community College gunman (October 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/umpqua-gunman-chris-harper-mercer-hated-religion-online|title=Umpqua Gunman Chris Harper Mercer Hated Religion Online|date=October 2, 2015|publisher=[[The Daily Beast]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017|author=Katie Zavadski}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/02/oregon-shooter-said-to-have-singled-out-christians-for-killing-in-horrific-act-of-cowardice/?utm_term=.38c6d31660e9|title=Oregon shooter said to have singled out Christians for killing in ‘horrific act of cowardice’|date=October 2, 2015|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017|author=Eli Saslow, Sarah Kaplan and Joseph Hoyt}}</ref>
*[[Craig Stephen Hicks]], perpetator of the Chapel Hill Shootings (February 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/02/chapel-hill-shooting-white-male-atheist-murders-three-muslim-students|title=The Chapel Hill shooting: White male atheist murders three Muslim students|publisher=[[New Statesman]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017}}</ref>
*Carl Panzram (1891-1930) was an American serial killer, rapist, arsonist, robber and burglar. In his autobiography and prison confessions Panzram claimed he committed 21 murders (a majority of which were not corroborated) and over 1,000 sodomies of boys and men. He was executed for murdering a prison employee at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Panzram declared "“I don't believe in man, God nor Devil. I hate the whole damned human race, including myself. I preyed upon the weak, the harmless and the unsuspecting. This lesson I was taught by others: might makes right.”<ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/582711-i-don-t-believe-in-man-god-nor-devil-i-hate Carl Panzram Quotes]</ref>
== Canada ==*[[Kimveer GillFile:Antifa Dayton attacker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Dressed in all black with his face covered, [[Antifa]], perpetrator of terrorist Connor Betts during the Dawson College Shooting (September 2006)Dayton nightclub attack.<ref name="Langton2010">{{cite book|url=https://bookswww.googlecernovich.com/books?id=GXYoZe620MYC&pg=PT79|last=Langton|first=Jerry|title=Rageconnor-betts-the-dayton-ohio-terrorist-was-a-far-left-wing-activist/</ref><ref>https: The True Story of a Sibling Murder|accessdate=7 October 2017|date=January 12, 2010|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=9780470739969|page=79|quote=I hate this world, I hate the people in it, I hate the way people live, I hate God, I hate the deceivers, I hate betrayers, I hate religious zealots//www.youtube..}}com/watch?v=t_Sii5ecvRQ</ref> Betts stated “I want [[socialism]], and I’ll not wait for the idiots to finally come round understanding.” ]]
== Young mass murderers and atheism ==
== Study: People assume serial killers are atheists ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and serial killers]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]] and [[Atheism and morality]]
The news and analysis website ''Axios'' reported:
== Atheists and psychological factors related to mass shooters ==
[[File:Devin Patrick Kelley (2).jpg|thumbnail|200px|Atheist mass shooter [[Devin Patrick Kelley]]
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The [[Atheism|atheist]] [[PZ Myers]], quoting fellow [[leftism|leftist]] Alex Nichols, said that jibes associating outspoken atheists with neckbeards (among other things) caused many [[liberal]]s/leftists to leave the atheist tent and those who remained for the most part lacked in social skills and self-awareness.<ref>[https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2017/10/17/poisoning-of-a-movement/ Poisoning of a movement] by PZ Myers</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social skills]] ]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist mass shooters]] and [[Atheists and psychological factors related to mass shooters]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist mass shooters]] The [[FBI]] has performed some preliminary research on the [[psychology]] of mass shooters: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzpIJtRJLTE FBI on psychology of mass shooters] and [https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/fbi-study-identifies-warning-signs-of-future-mass-shooters-_5dqHxwP80CM-fKXsvx7WQ/ FBI Study Identifies Warning Signs Of Future Mass Shooters].
John Stott in his 2018 ''Daily Caller'' article entitled ''What Is The Religion Of Mass Public Shooters?'' wrote:
Mass shooters often have these characteristics:
'''1.''' Frequently are [[sociopathy|sociopaths]] or have [[psychopath]]ic tendencies (see: [[Atheism and sociopathy]] and [[Atheism and psychopathy]]).<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/inside-the-mind-of-nikolas-cruz-and-other-mass-school-shooters.html Inside the mind of Nikolas Cruz and other mass school shooters], CNBC.com
*[https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/serials-killers-vs-mass-murderers/ Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers], CrimeMuseum.org</ref>
'''2.''' Most mass shooters are men. Of the 62 cases of American mass shooters from 1982-20121982–2012, one of them was a woman.<ref>[https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mass-shootings-map/ A Guide to Mass Shootings in America], Mother Jones, 2019</ref> The majority of atheists are men (see: [[Atheism and women]]).
'''3.''' Tend to be proud, narcissists who crave attention (see: [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and narcissism]]).<refname="psychologytoday.com">[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201510/american-narcissism-and-mass-shooters American Narcissism and Mass Shooters], Psychology Today</ref><refname="FBI on psychology of mass shooters">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzpIJtRJLTE FBI on psychology of mass shooters]</ref>
'''4.''' Many are loners (see: [[Atheism and loneliness]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence]] and [[Atheism and marriage]]).<refname="Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers">[https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/serials-killers-vs-mass-murderers/ Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers], CrimeMuseum.org</ref>
'''5.''' Many have interpersonal conflicts with family, friends, and colleagues at work or school (see: [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence]] and [[Atheist factions]])<refname="defensemaven.io">[https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/fbi-study-identifies-warning-signs-of-future-mass-shooters-_5dqHxwP80CM-fKXsvx7WQ/ FBI Study Identifies Warning Signs Of Future Mass Shooters]</ref>
'''6.''' Often have substance abuse problems (See: [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]]).<ref>[https://name="defensemaven.io"/bluelivesmatter/news/fbi-study-identifies-warning-signs-of-future-mass-shooters-_5dqHxwP80CM-fKXsvx7WQ/ FBI Study Identifies Warning Signs Of Future Mass Shooters]</ref>
'''7.''' Most mass shooters have mental illness (see: [[Atheism and mental illness]]).<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-duwe-rocque-mass-shootings-mental-illness-20180223-story.html Op-Ed: Actually, there is a clear link between mass shootings and mental illness] by GRANT DUWE AND MICHAEL ROCQUE, ''Los Angeles Times'', 2018</ref>
'''8.''' Often kill themselves or engage in "death by cop" (see: [[Atheism and suicide]]).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?vname=CzpIJtRJLTE "FBI on psychology of mass shooters]<"/ref>
'''9.''' Frequently tend to kill out of revenge/bitterness/unforgiveness/anger (see: [[Atheism and bitterness]] and [[Atheism and forgiveness|Atheism and unforgiveness]] and [[Atheism and anger]] and [[Atheism and love]]).<ref name="defensemaven.io"/><ref>[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/201110/anger-rage-and-pathological-embitterment-what-motivates-mass-murders Anger, Rage and Pathological Embitterment: What Motivates Mass Murders?] by Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D., Psychology Today</ref>
'''10.''' Often have poor emotional control (see: [[Atheism and negative emotions/thoughts]]).
'''11.''' Frequently are very unhappy people (see: [[Atheism and happiness]] and [[Atheism and depression]]).<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/inside-the-mind-of-nikolas-cruz-and-other-mass-school-shooters.html Inside the mind of Nikolas Cruz and other mass school shooters], CNBC.com</ref>
'''12.''' Many mass shooters are disgruntled people with a sense of entitlement (see: [[Atheism and gratitude]] and [[Atheism and envy]]).<ref>[https://www.name="psychologytoday.com"/us/blog/culture-shrink/201510/american-narcissism-and-mass-shooters American Narcissism and Mass Shooters], Psychology Today</ref><ref>[https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/serials-killers-vs-mass-murderers/ name="Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers], CrimeMuseum.org<"/ref>
'''13.''' Most come from fatherless homes (see: [[Atheism and illegitimate births]] and [[Atheism and divorce]] and [[Atheism and poor relationships with parents]] and [[Psychology of atheism]]).<ref>[https://www.crisismagazine.com/2018/fatherless-shooters-clarification-data Shootings and Fatherlessness: A Clarification on the Data], Crisis Magazine</ref>
'''14.''' They Mass shooters often see violence as the only answer (see: [[Atheism and violence]] and [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]] and [[Atheist atrocities]] and [[Atheism and human rights violations]]).<ref>[https://www.therichest.com/rich-list/most-shocking/11-shocking-common-traits-of-mass-shooters/ 11 Shocking Common Traits Of Mass Shooters]</ref>
'''15.''' According to ''Business Insider'': "According to the nonprofit [https://everytownresearch.org/reports/mass-shootings-analysis/ Everytown for Gun Safety], the majority of mass shootings in the US are in some way related to domestic or family violence. A 2018 [https://everytownresearch.org/reports/mass-shootings-analysis/Everytown Everytown report] indicates that in at least 54% of mass shootings, the perpetrator also shot a current or former intimate partner or family member." (see: [[Irreligion and domestic violence]]).<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/deadliest-mass-shootings-almost-all-have-domestic-violence-connection-2017-11 The men behind the US's deadliest mass shootings have domestic violence — not mental illness — in common], ''Business Insider''</ref>
'''16.''' A little over third of the adult mass shooters had prior criminal convictions (see: [[Irreligious prison population]] and [[Religion and crime reduction]]).<ref name="defensemaven.io"/> '''17.''' Often have health concerns which acts as a stressor in their lives (see: [[Atheism and health]] and [[Irreligion and recovery from illnesses]] and [[Atheism and life expectancy]])<ref name="defensemaven.io"/> '''18.''' Many are active on the internet and frequently it is found that they have posted disturbing things on [[social media]] and/or other websites (see: [[Internet atheism]]). A study entitled ''Mass Shootings and Media Contagion Theory: Social Media’s Influence on Frequency of Incidents'' published by Kristina J. Lee at Elon University indicates:{{Cquote|This study suggests that there is a pattern between the spread of mass shooting news on social media platforms and the increase in these crimes. Over time, as social media has increased in usage, so has the coverage of news concerning mass shootings. This also further reflects shooters’ desire for fame and their tendency to copy a crime. Evidence from this study reveals a large increase in the number of mass shootings after 2011’s social media milestones, and one can conclude that social media most likely has some effect on these crimes, although the degree of this relationship is beyond the scope of this study.<ref>[https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/communications/journal/wp-content/uploads/sites/153/2018/12/03-Lee.pdf ''Mass Shootings and Media Contagion Theory: Social Media’s Influence on Frequency of Incidents''] by Kristina J. Lee at Elon University</ref>}}
== Agnostic shooters, serial killers and domestic terrorists ==
[[Category: Atheism]] [[Category: Violence]]
== See also ==
*[[Irreligion, psychopathy, crime, violence and antisocial behavior]]
*[[Atheism and its anti-civilizational effects]]
*[[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]]
*[[Atheism and morality]]
*[[Atheism Atheistic communism and alcoholismtorture]]*[[Atheism and drug addictionviolence articles]]*[[Irreligious prison populationIrreligion, psychopathy, crime, violence and antisocial behavior]]*[[Religion and crime reductionPsychology of atheism]]
== References ==