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The periods between 1958-1974 were perhaps most dramatic in demographic movement towards irreligiosity in the Western world. Was it due to "Science", as popularized by the New Atheists? No. Elaborating on the British context Hugh McLeod mentions individualism, radical -
The periods between 1958-1974 were perhaps most dramatic in demographic movement towards irreligiosity in the Western world. Was it due to "Science", as popularized by the New Atheists? No. Elaborating on the British context Hugh McLeod mentions individualism, radical -
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capitialism, scientism, feminism, the ‘sexual revolution’, & post-war affluence as reasons for an irreligious direction (McLeod, 2005, p.206). An irreligious family socialisation was indicated by McLeod (& most sociologists studying this period) as a primary reason for -
capitialism, scientism, feminism, the ‘sexual revolution’, & post-war affluence as reasons for an irreligious direction (McLeod, 2005, p.206). An irreligious family socialisation was indicated by McLeod (& most sociologists studying this period) as a primary reason for -
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irreligiosity in adulthood (McLeod, 2005, p.228).
Bruce Hunsberger identifies primary socialisation in the home as the most salient factor for irreligiosity (Hunsberger, 1984, p.1), Linda Woodhead cites ‘individual freedom’ & ‘liberal democracy’ as a ‘salient -
irreligiosity in adulthood (McLeod, 2005, p.228).
Bruce Hunsberger identifies primary socialisation in the home as the most salient factor for irreligiosity (Hunsberger, 1984, p.1), Linda Woodhead cites ‘individual freedom’ & ‘liberal democracy’ as a ‘salient -
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factor’ (Woodhead and Catto, 2012, p.253).
The number of ‘confident atheists’ in Britain (5%) is similar to that of number of Muslims. As shown, the proposed reasons of New Atheism of "Darwinism & Science" are conspicuously absent here. The data does not support Darwinian -
factor’ (Woodhead and Catto, 2012, p.253).
The number of ‘confident atheists’ in Britain (5%) is similar to that of number of Muslims. As shown, the proposed reasons of New Atheism of "Darwinism & Science" are conspicuously absent here. The data does not support Darwinian -
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evolution as having a ‘revolutionary’ theological or demographic impact on the actual masses. Rather, political ideology, like liberalism, or moral arguments against religion (sometimes with liberal assumptions which undermine key teachings of religion) were most -
evolution as having a ‘revolutionary’ theological or demographic impact on the actual masses. Rather, political ideology, like liberalism, or moral arguments against religion (sometimes with liberal assumptions which undermine key teachings of religion) were most -
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influential.
Finally, it would seem that New Atheists are steadily losing traction & popularity among younger audiences. Richard Dawkins had an average point score of 100 on Google Trends in November 2006 (following publication of the God Delusion) -
influential.
Finally, it would seem that New Atheists are steadily losing traction & popularity among younger audiences. Richard Dawkins had an average point score of 100 on Google Trends in November 2006 (following publication of the God Delusion) -
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dropping to a meagre 19 comparative points in 2019 after the publication of "Outgrowing God". Considering these stats, it seems difficult to argue that New Atheism will have any lasting demographic effect on religiosity in the future.
dropping to a meagre 19 comparative points in 2019 after the publication of "Outgrowing God". Considering these stats, it seems difficult to argue that New Atheism will have any lasting demographic effect on religiosity in the future.
