#1 Credible accusations of racism/sexism against prominent New Atheists |
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#2 Decline of conservative religious groups creating less backlash |
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#3 Unpopularity amongst marginalized demographics |
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#4 Discrediting itself via use of debunked talking points (Horus, et. al.) |
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#5 Decline of social conservative policies (Federal Marriage Amendment, state gay marriage bans, abstinence only sex education/stealth creationism curricula in schools) resulting in less hostility amongst secular people |
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#6 Greater visibility of liberal religion/possible increase in membership after decades of decline |
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#7 New Atheists acting just as dogmatic as fundamentalist religious people themselves |
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#8 Backlash toward things like r/atheism creating negative stereotypes of New Atheists ("Fat guy with a neckbeard in a fedora") |
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#9 It was just a trend, it was never going to last long-term. |
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#10 Other (please explain) |
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