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Do Atheists Have God All Wrong?

Troy Jollimore, Truthdig. December 6, 2009.

A new book, "The Case for God," argues that prominent non-believers like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris are wrong. Is it based on wishful thinking?

Why the "New Atheists" Are Right-Wing on Foreign Policy

Robert Wright, AlterNet. July 16, 2009.

Chris Hitchens, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins have enlisted in the War on Terror because they believe that religion is not just mistaken, but evil.

10 Myths and Truths About Atheists

Greta Christina, AlterNet. February 11, 2009.

The idea that atheists are immoral, or that they treat science as their religion is just pure BS.

The Dangerous Atheism of Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris

Chris Hedges, Free Press. March 22, 2008.

From demonizing Muslims to believing we can use science for our own moral advancement, the New Atheists preach a dangerous faith.

Rise of the New Atheists

Ronald Aronson, The Nation. June 16, 2007.

An increasingly outspoken community of atheists and agnostics is getting fed up with being marginalized, ignored and insulted.

Readers Write: Atheist Sam Harris on Torture and Faith

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. January 10, 2007.

AlterNet readers give their views about the bestselling author of "End of Faith" and the meaning behind some of his more controversial ideas.

Sam Harris's Faith in Eastern Spirituality and Muslim Torture

John Gorenfeld, AlterNet. January 5, 2007.

The best-selling author of "The End of Faith" may argue against Christianity, but he is also supportive of phenomena such as reincarnation and ESP, and calls for "compassionately killing" the "Muslim hordes."