(February 23, 2016 at 9:57 pm)scoobysnack Wrote: I don't agree with his pushing of atheism on people...
He hasn't. Unlike bible thumpers, I don't see where he's shoving his books in people's faces or damming them to eternal hell when they walk down the street.
(February 25, 2016 at 9:21 pm)scoobysnack Wrote: Look who's number 1
http://superscholar.org/features/influential-atheists/
I've seen a lot of people pushing his books on this forum, but that's just my personal experience.
Lookie here... two can play at this game:
Here are your top ten richest pastors in the world.
(February 25, 2016 at 11:21 pm)scoobysnack Wrote:bold mine.(February 25, 2016 at 9:34 pm)Old Baby Wrote: Not sure I really get it. You saying he's pushing his atheism on people because he wrote books? Basically, because he's not in the closet with it?
You don't become known publicly as influential without being a voice of authority.
Pot meet Kettle. See my link above.
The difference between Dawkins and those pastors is huge. For starters Dawkins doesn't go around guilt-tripping the poor into tithing 10% (or more) of their income to the "church". Those pastors didn't make that money by working a real job. They did it by being publicly influential and a voice of authority for gawd.
Funny how I don't hear you bitching about Joel Osteen, who also is extremely influential as well. He's a senior pastor at Lakewood Church. He's an author too. So why aren't you whining that Osteen is pushing his beliefs on people?
Oh wait.... he must not have to be held to your high standards because he's "christian", so in your little world, that must be okay.
In case you haven't noticed, you're on an Atheist forum. It's only natural that we discuss books related to atheism. That said, I've never seen anyone push those books on anyone. If someone asks for recommendations on books about atheism and Dawkins books happen to be on that list, it in no way implies that anyone is pushing his books or atheism on anyone.
If you want to talk about people pushing books on others then consider this: The bible is talked about on these forums more than any other book, including books on atheism. Ironically enough, some (not all) of the religious believers on this forum take every opportunity to preach and push the bible here whenever they see fit.
Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.
