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The Rise and Fall of New Atheism
This chapter explores the aggressive and slogan-driven nature of the new atheism movement and how it resembled religious faith. It discusses the challenges faced within the movement, the reaction of academic peers, and the absurdity of some arguments made by new atheists. The chapter also touches upon the debate between science and religion and the response of academics and theologians to new atheism.