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In the Simpsons/Futurama crossover, Simpsorama, it is revealed that Professor Farnsworth is an atheist, and he goes even as far as to make an atheist prayer. [29] Mr. and Mrs. Weatherhead The Poor Kid (South Park) Both them are militant agnostics who oppose any statements of certainty in the episode "The Poor Kid". Rick Sanchez Rick and Morty
Positive atheism, also called strong atheism and hard atheism, is the form of atheism that additionally asserts that no deities exist. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The terms "negative atheism" and "positive atheism" were used by Antony Flew in 1976 [ 1 ] and have appeared in George H. Smith 's [ 4 ] and Michael Martin 's writings since 1990.
Wrote and presented the 2004 television series, Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief, exploring the roots of his own atheism and investigating the history of atheism in the world. [56] [57] Tim Minchin (1975–): Australian comedian, actor, composer, songwriter, pianist, musical director, winner of the 2005 Best Newcomer Perrier Comedy Award. [58]
In a narrower sense, atheism is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist. This is a compilation of the various lists of atheists with articles on Wikipedia by category. Living people in these lists are those whose atheism is relevant to their notable activities or public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.
Speaking about God and religion in his stand-up, saying "an invisible man in the sky." Adam Carolla (born 1964): American comedian, actor, author, radio host, and podcaster. Regularly refers to himself as an atheist. [44] [45] Jimmy Carr (born 1972): English comedian, author, actor, and presenter of radio and television. [46]
Several atheist organizations object to the phrase. The Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers has adopted the catch-phrase "Atheists in Foxholes" to criticise the aphorism. [18] Author James K. Morrow said: "That maxim, 'There are no atheists in foxholes,' it's not an argument against atheism — it's an argument against foxholes."
Alain de Botton (1969–): British philosopher and author of Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion, 2012. [47] Daniel Dennett. Daniel Dennett (1942–2024): American philosopher of science and author of Breaking the Spell. [48] [49] Jacques Derrida (1930–2004): Algerian-born French philosopher. [50] [51] [52]
Many of his songs and beat poems involve Tim's thoughts on his own atheism and organised religion. [98] Edvard Mirzoyan (1921-2012), Armenian composer. Self-described atheist. [99] Vinicius de Moraes (1913–1980): Brazilian composer and poet, best known as one of the first songwriters of bossa nova. [19]