Am a Christian so disagree with much of what he posts. That said, like Maher, he's an equal opportunity religion basher. I agree with his views on Islam, don't agree with much of his anti Christian posts.
As for his style, imo, this sez it all
New athiests - don't like their style.
Hmm. Having re-read your post, we have a problem here. You're accusing "new athiests" (whatever those are) of physical violence, or of advocating physical violence, toward Christians.
This is so much utter nonsense, I don't really know where to begin.
Well, first of all: The proper spelling is "atheists." Not "athiests." If you're going to insult an entire group of people, at least have the courtesy to spell the collective noun correctly.
Second of all: WTH is a "new" atheist? Is that alt-right-speak for atheists who dare to speak openly to the public and make YouTube videos? I've been called by that term myself, just for commenting on YT pages, and if memory serves, even by one or two people on this forum.
Yes, I'm atheist. I've been atheist for most of my life. Even as a 6-year-old I resented being forced to participate in mandatory morning prayers in a non-Catholic school. But that's what happens in a bible-belt region - sometimes you get teachers who impose their own religion on a captive audience - the students, who before we had the Charter of Rights, had no choice to opt out and not be punished for doing so. If I'd tried to opt out of prayers in my Grade 1 classes, I'd have received detention.
Even in college, when I was in the B.Ed. program (Bachelor of Education), my practicum was at a public elementary school, and the regular teacher made the students recite prayers. I sat out the first time, but was told by the teacher that sitting out wasn't allowed. Since this teacher had the final say over whether or not I would be allowed to continue in the program, I felt coerced into participating - very much against my will.
This all happened before we had the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which would have guaranteed my right not to be punished or discriminated against for exercising my free choice not to participate in a religious ritual at the order of this teacher.
Of course I'm going to speak out against mandatory prayers. Pray in the home, pray in church/temple/mosque, pray in your mind anywhere you want. But do not impose it on other people against their will. Do not bring it into government, the courts, schools, or other public places, and do not punish or try to "shame" others for not participating.
Even the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Parliament Hill now acknowledge that not everyone attending or watching is religious. It's a solemn day for everyone, the ceremony is multi-faith, and non-religious people are not told to pray.
religious folk are making the same claim when they attribute existence to a creator, they 'know' what is not responsible too (a non-creator)... Atheists cannot exclude a divine being from the possibilities, doing so makes a claim of knowledge we dont have. I dont know what is responsible so all I can do is speculate, but it seems 'knowing' does tend to produce a less humble approach that quickly devolves into flame wars.
