(September 30, 2016 at 3:42 pm)thesummerqueen Wrote: The only "atheist" leaders I give a fuck about are the kind who are more closely aligned with science and skepticism. Sagan. Tyson. Novella. Shermer. Etc.
Most of them are closely aligned with science. That in itself doesn't mean I like their views on politics or social issues. Harris is a great scientist, but I don't like one word he's saying outside his field of expertise. I don't like what he obviously stands for.
When it comes to atheists, I like them if they display a sense of humour. In my case, they're preaching to the choir anyway. So I only read or listen to them if they entertain me. If I feel resentment towards the public figure on display, they can be as learned as the wish. They won't draw me in.