The New Atheism

Description: The New Atheism is a term used to describe a group of authors who have written books and articles criticizing religion, particularly theism. The movement began in the early 21st century and has been associated with authors such as Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris.
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Who is considered to be one of the founders of the New Atheism movement?

  1. Richard Dawkins

  2. Christopher Hitchens

  3. Sam Harris

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris are all considered to be founders of the New Atheism movement.

What is the main argument of the New Atheists?

  1. Religion is a harmful delusion.

  2. Religion is a source of morality.

  3. Religion is a personal choice.

  4. Religion is a necessary part of society.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Atheists argue that religion is a harmful delusion because it leads to violence, intolerance, and superstition.

Which of the following is not a book by Richard Dawkins?

  1. The God Delusion

  2. The Selfish Gene

  3. The Blind Watchmaker

  4. The Greatest Show on Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Greatest Show on Earth is a book by Richard Dawkins.

Which of the following is not a book by Christopher Hitchens?

  1. God Is Not Great

  2. The Portable Atheist

  3. Letters to a Young Contrarian

  4. Mortality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mortality is a book by Christopher Hitchens.

Which of the following is not a book by Sam Harris?

  1. The End of Faith

  2. Letter to a Christian Nation

  3. The Moral Landscape

  4. Waking Up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Waking Up is a book by Sam Harris.

What is the name of the organization founded by Richard Dawkins to promote atheism?

  1. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science

  2. The Atheist Foundation of America

  3. The Center for Inquiry

  4. The American Humanist Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science is an organization founded by Richard Dawkins to promote atheism.

What is the name of the organization founded by Christopher Hitchens to promote secularism?

  1. The Christopher Hitchens Foundation

  2. The Secular Coalition for America

  3. The American Atheists

  4. The Freedom From Religion Foundation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Christopher Hitchens Foundation is an organization founded by Christopher Hitchens to promote secularism.

What is the name of the organization founded by Sam Harris to promote mindfulness and meditation?

  1. The Sam Harris Foundation

  2. The Mind and Life Institute

  3. The Insight Meditation Society

  4. The Zen Center of San Francisco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sam Harris Foundation is an organization founded by Sam Harris to promote mindfulness and meditation.

What is the name of the annual conference that brings together atheists, humanists, and skeptics from around the world?

  1. The Reason Rally

  2. The Atheist Alliance International Conference

  3. The Secular Conference

  4. The Humanist Global Conference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reason Rally is an annual conference that brings together atheists, humanists, and skeptics from around the world.

What is the name of the online magazine that publishes articles on atheism, secularism, and humanism?

  1. The New Atheist

  2. The Atheist Magazine

  3. The Secularist

  4. The Humanist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Atheist is an online magazine that publishes articles on atheism, secularism, and humanism.

What is the name of the podcast that discusses atheism, skepticism, and science?

  1. The Atheist Experience

  2. The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe

  3. Science Vs

  4. The Joe Rogan Experience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atheist Experience is a podcast that discusses atheism, skepticism, and science.

What is the name of the YouTube channel that produces videos on atheism, skepticism, and science?

  1. The Atheist Republic

  2. The Thinking Atheist

  3. The Rationality Rules

  4. The Cosmic Skeptic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atheist Republic is a YouTube channel that produces videos on atheism, skepticism, and science.

What is the name of the book by the philosopher Daniel Dennett that argues that religion is a natural phenomenon?

  1. Breaking the Spell

  2. The God Delusion

  3. The End of Faith

  4. Letter to a Christian Nation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breaking the Spell is a book by the philosopher Daniel Dennett that argues that religion is a natural phenomenon.

What is the name of the book by the philosopher J.L. Mackie that argues that there is no good reason to believe in God?

  1. The Miracle of Theism

  2. The Language of God

  3. The Problem of Evil

  4. Atheism: A Philosophical Justification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atheism: A Philosophical Justification is a book by the philosopher J.L. Mackie that argues that there is no good reason to believe in God.

What is the name of the book by the philosopher Bertrand Russell that argues that religion is based on fear and ignorance?

  1. Why I Am Not a Christian

  2. The Case for Christianity

  3. The Existence of God

  4. The Problem of Evil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Why I Am Not a Christian is a book by the philosopher Bertrand Russell that argues that religion is based on fear and ignorance.

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