Why are some atheists...

[KCfromNC]

Originally Posted by 007.5

It sounds like what you are getting at, is, the MILITANCE behind what atheism has become as popularized by such Gurus as Richard Dawkins and Chris Hitchens publicly and in books .

No, he's not trying to belittle atheists for speaking up instead of keeping silent like those who label atheists militant.

[Asheville Native]

Originally Posted by 007.5

It sounds like what you are getting at, is, the MILITANCE behind what atheism has become .....

Quite simple my friend, take a swing at me (metaphorically speaking) and you better have your guard up, else your nose be relocated a bit off center from it's current position (metaphorically speaking).

On must defend themselves and society from ignorance least ignorance become the normal.