PROBLEM I IZAZOV NOVOG ATEIZMA NA POČETKU 21. STOLJEĆA
PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES OF A NEW ATHEISM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Summary/Abstract: In the last few decades we are witnessing a notable expansion of writings of atheistic proselytism orientation with primary intention of annihilation of religion as such. The author in this article presents ideas and works of some of the leading protagonists of this New Atheism. The article offers viewpoints and arguments of the New Atheism regarding the essential difference between science and religion as an attempt to bring the issues of violence and extremism in connection to religion. The primary goal of the New Atheists is not only to create a negative image of religion but also to annihilate religion altogether. The leading New Atheists, Richard Dawkins, Sem Harris, Christopher Hitchens i Daniel Dennett, have tried to elaborate upon their intentions through arguments which ultimately reveal their weaknesses and the lack of scientific foundations. According to some indications the New Atheism will have a weaker impact upon the intellectual sphere in regards to its impact upon the global media culture. What impact will the New Atheism have in reality in future times is yet to be seen.

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