Comments on: Bradley Monton: my new favorite atheist

By: me

me — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:51:54 +0000

I know WHO the term “new athiests” refers to, but I find it to be a red herring.

1. If you knew, why’d you ask?
2. “Red Herring?” I think you’re being way too sensitive. It’s just a term, and I use it because people generally understand who I’m talking about.

By: mathyoo

mathyoo — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:20:08 +0000

I know WHO the term “new athiests” refers to, but I find it to be a red herring. Those atheists referred to with that term aren’t really saying anything that other atheists haven’t been saying for decades. Bertrand Russel, for example. The term is really meaningless, especially some some contemporary atheists get lumped in there, but not others. I’ll have a look at your other posts to see what logic issues you have.

By: Some positive feedback « Bradley Monton’s Blog

Some positive feedback « Bradley Monton’s Blog — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:25:13 +0000

[...] more positive feedback, see these posts from aldenswan.com; he calls me his “new favorite atheist”. Possibly related posts: [...]

By: Quixote

Quixote — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:14:57 +0000

… if Christians think that some people are saved and some are not, and there is something really worthwhile in being saved, and those who aren’t saved are really missing out, then why aren’t they spending more energy encouraging people to be saved? Why indeed. As one who hopes to be saved, I must hang my head at this simple but devastating indictment. And though hesitant—MODERATION ALERT!—I include a link to my own, somewhat raw thoughts on the matter: Song of the Damned.

By: me

me — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:58:06 +0000

I am not sure who coined the term "New Atheists," but it refers to a group of authors who have published anti-religion books since about 2006, including Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Danial Dennett and more recently, Christopher Hitchens. Critiques of these books are all over the web; I have dealt with some of the issues on this blog as well. You could start here, or simply look through my faith, science and doubt category for more.

By: mathyoo

mathyoo — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:46:04 +0000

You criticize “new atheists” (whatever that means), especially for their bad logic, yet you give no examples of what you mean by that. If you don’t mind, could you clarify what you mean by “new atheist” and what logic you find faulty?