His version of Atheism IS pretty intolerant and almost evangelical. I am, I guess, an Atheist but I see no need for Dawkins approach myself. In fact, he and his coterie actually remind me of the more intolerant Christian groups in some ways. On the other hand, when he stays off the soapbox he is an interesting guy. Some of his books on evolution are extremely well done. For the record, I don't believe that the truth of evolution (and it is not a theory, it is a proven fact), say anything much one way or the other obout the truth or falsity of any religion.

are caught in a mimetic rivalry with one another. Without realizing it, or at least without being willing to name it, they are imitating one another in a cycle that becomes less and less civil. "Everything you say bounces off of me and sticks to you"

He does not suffer fools gladly, but I don't either.

I would say Dawkins is tolerant - - not necessarily accepting, but tolerant

But that's me.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2073985/Professor-Dawkins-makes-festive-vow-destroy-Christianity.html


Please remember that this is a safe haven...and not the religion forum.

Just the destruction of Christianity, the organized religion.

Granted, I think he's overreacting. But he's not advocating violence anymore than Operation Clambake is...

It's kind of the opposite of "tolerate".

"Hitchens is thoughtful about CS Lewis and Christianity and rather leaves Prof. Dawkins floundering in his wake, occasionally interjecting little assents to show that he's still there, as he struggles to keep up.

But one of these interjections is most revealing. About half-way through, the Prof gets this in edgeways: 'Do you ever worry that if we win and, so to speak, destroy Christianity, that vacuum would be filled by Islam?'

So, 'if we win...and destroy Christianity'. True, there's a 'so to speak' in there, but it doesn't do much. Try 'If we win and, so to speak, kill all the Jews' as an alternative. Doesn't really work, does it? And Prof Dawkins can hardly claim that he was misquoted or taken out of context. He was editing the magazine, after all - there's even a picture of him doing so, pen poised masterfully over page proofs."

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2073985/Professor-Dawkins-makes-festive-vow-destroy-Christianity.html#ixzz1h7fOSCXE

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As for me, I prefer the company of Social Justice Christians to Ayn Rand Atheists ANY DAY

At least we're on the same page

Stranger things have happened...I mean, you know, kind of like when you constantly tease a kid you secretly really like. I think, down deep, they want to be progressive people of faith. They're covering it up with a show of disdain. But, why else would people, who profess not to care, frequent a group supposedly organized solely for people of faith.

They want to be converted! Wow! A mission field within our own little group on DU. How great!!!

Gee...where did I leave my leaflets? I'm so unprepared for mission work, right here on DU. But, I'm a quick learner. And, when people are so obviously reaching out for attention and witnessing, who am I to be derelict in my duties of spreading the Gospel!

I do realize that some in this group may not be Christians, but rather from other belief systems. Feel free to chime in. I'm eager to learn from you, also!