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THE new atheists envision a world with no religion—no suicide bombers, no religious wars, and no televangelists fleecing their flocks. Does that vision appeal to you?

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Truthabounds | 09:04 Mon 07th Nov 2011 | Religion & Spirituality
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Before answering, ask yourself this, ‘Is there any evidence that universal atheism would lead to a better world?’
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I think you've answered your own question!
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there would be no need for a religion topic in AB
What's a new atheist?
I think there is a lot of evidence to support that idea, just look at all the people that still die in the name of this supposed God or Allah!!

Would we have a perfect world, of course we wouldnt, we would just have a slightley less violent world.

Like I have said on here recently.

Do the research and you will find the most violent and war torn countries are also the most religious, the most peaceful countries are the countries with the most atheists.

I wont post links to prove my point I want you to prove it to yourself, I also accept that you would not and could not possibly accepts that as fact. Your brainwashed mind could never allow that!
I know of no evidence - but I can see plenty of evidence of the evils committed in the name of religion - so I'll give the alternative a go - how much worse could it be?
Naomi, I think he is referring to the modern "thinking man/Woman" type Atheist that will stand up and speak out against these barbaric practices that go on. Im not really sure myself.
New Atheists.

Sounds like a new religion.
"a world with no religion—no suicide bombers, no religious wars, and no televangelists fleecing their flocks. does that vision appeal to you?"

errr, yes.
Lonnie, that's what I thought.

Ratter, Oh right. I'm not sure he's sure what he means either. :o)

This question is ill thought-out - actually I'd go so far as to say it's just plain daft.

With //no suicide bombers, no religious wars, and no televangelists fleecing their flocks.// it has to be a better world. Why would anyone want all that to continue? Perhaps you'll tell us Truthabounds.
i'm a born again atheist.
I'm unsure the vision you attribute to "new atheists" has included a need for everyone to be atheist, so the question doesn't follow.

I have no idea if universal atheism would lead to a better world, but since it is unlikley to happen any time soon, it's just academic anyway.
I'm not even sure what a New Atheist is. I'm an old atheist (although I have also been a middle-aged atheist and a young atheist).
@Truthabounds - Not entirely sure why you think that only "New Atheists" envisioned such a world - I would imagine all atheists have felt pretty much the same way. And whilst we are at it, who are these "New Atheists" anyway, and how do they differ from Atheists? Probably less willing to offer false deference or unearned respect to someones beliefs, I would venture - and rightly so.

As to you question - A hearty, unqualified yes to such a vision. And regarding the evidence, well one thing is for certain sure - you religious types have had 100s of years to bring such a vision to pass, but have failed due to warped thinking and a lack of respect for human life on earth. Pretty much anything would have to offer a significant benefit!
i dont, if terrorists and all that go, something else will just take there place
^^ Like what? A more peaceful world perhaps?
another form of violence
@Elderman - Thanks for the link re new atheists, and I would be happy to support and endorse the view expressed in the wiki link provided - just in case there were any doubt :)
‘Is there any evidence that universal atheism would lead to a better world?’

Not if it's still populated by human beings - they'd just be less deluded human beings.

People would still fight over real things like land, water and other resources. But it might remove some of the excesses justified or excused by a claimed association with a supernatural being.

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