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LINK 'A new kind of atheism' already exists in America (if you look closely)

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In an essay for MSNBC’s website, columnist Zeeshan Aleem calls for a “new style of atheism” that could address both the growing threat of Christian nationalism as well as the decline in community that’s been hastened by people leaving organized religion.

The first point, about Christian nationalism, has been repeatedly discussed on this site. It’s a very real, very troubling phenomenon that affects all of us. Between Supreme Court rulings that favor religion over non-religion—and Christianity over other religions—and government officials making no secret of their theocratic fantasies, we absolutely need to push back against the dangerous threat of Christian extremism and protect church/state separation.

The second point deserves elaboration, and here’s what Aleem writes about why the fall of organized religion is bad for society: ...

snytiger6 9 Aug 2
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I think this is a much better approach than Aleem's. Looking for common ground will be much more productive than gearing up for war.

skado Level 9 Aug 2, 2022
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Dogmatic religion is the human problem. The sooner it fades completely the sooner humanity begins to progress and this is a great time to attack it (god is weak). But nones are not becoming atheists, 41% continue to sample online sermons, so strategy needs to get seriously discussed or the opportunity will likely be lost. God has a way of finding new life.

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In Europe as religion faded, community has actually in real terms grown. Humans naturally form communities, we can not help ourselves, and as the fake communities of labels faded so real community has grown. I have observed this happening over a long time. So perhaps America should not worry so much.

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