People who talk about "militant atheists"
When really they mean "atheists who aren't in the closet" or "atheists who have the bloody cheek to point out what's wrong with religion"

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militant
I don't think even the "shrill" and "strident" Richard Dawkins advocates violence against the religious, does he?
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:19, 14 replies)

Apart from Jains.
We should definitely kill the Jains. Pacifist cunts.
( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:21, closed)

^ true dat

( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:39, closed)

Except Richard Dawkins isn't really an atheist.
He preaches the gospel of Richard Dawkins, and makes quite a tidy living from it by bringing out a new book of holy wisdom every year.

Well, I say "new"...
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:29, closed)

He's an author.
You daft twat.
( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:30, closed)

Yeah, all those books he writes about evolution by natural selection are all about himself really
Have you actually ever read anything he's written?
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:30, closed)

I don't question his credentials as a scientist.
I just don't believe in him as a prophet.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:34, closed)

Bwah? Whoever said he was a prophet?
He's a scientist and author, that's all. I'll admit I'm a fan, but I'm going to see him in a couple of weeks at a book signing, not making a pilgimage to his holy temple and prostating myself before his magnificence.
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:39, closed)

Fair enough - but not everyone is as sensible as you.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:43, closed)

That's true, there are some people who believe this guy Mohammed was a prophet
They're proper militant, some of them will kill you for just questioning their beliefs.
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Fri 1 Apr 2011, 12:18, closed)

i think of a militant atheist as
An atheist who is currently serving in the army.

Just sayin'
(CactusZack Shaved his coin purse on, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:37, closed)

Well I guess that kinda works
though I doubt it's what the affronted religious/whining agnostics are thinking of when they use the phrase
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:41, closed)

Well said
It might even include "agnostics who aren't prepared to give theism the benefit of the doubt unless some convincing evidence can be put forward". A category even Richard Dawkins puts himself into.
( shinyshinyscalp less a man, more a way of life, Thu 31 Mar 2011, 17:43, closed)

The first time I heard the phrase was from Richard Dawkins TED talk.
I occasionally use it, but always in inverted commas.

But yes, well said.
( Extinct Jesus Dossier "...I think it counteracts Hitler's magic...", Thu 31 Mar 2011, 21:14, closed)

I'd like to thank AC for his support
www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/apr/03/grayling-good-book-atheism-philosophy
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Mon 4 Apr 2011, 8:41, closed)