The much-hyped New Atheist movement that dominated intellectual discourse in the 2000s is showing its true colors – and it's not pretty. A recent lengthy discussion between Sam Harris, one of the movement's leading figures, and conservative commentator Ross Douthat exposed just how little these secular elites have to offer Americans facing real moral and spiritual challenges.
The debate, which stretched over two hours, highlighted a stark reality: the same atheist voices who once confidently proclaimed they could replace traditional faith with reason and science now appear lost when confronted with the actual needs of everyday Americans. While Harris and his fellow New Atheists spent decades attacking religious belief, they've failed spectacularly to provide meaningful alternatives for the moral foundation that built this great nation.
Atheist Tactics EXPOSED on Social Media
The intellectual dishonesty of the atheist movement is becoming impossible to ignore. As one social media user pointed out, "One common tactic used by apologists is to redefine terms so they control the discussion, they are interested in attacking positions that most atheists dont even hold." This perfectly captures how New Atheists like Harris have built their careers on strawman arguments while avoiding the hard questions about meaning and purpose.
Even more telling, atheist commentators are now desperately trying to distance themselves from failed theories like the "God of the gaps" argument, with one Twitter user noting that "most, if not all atheists reject the 'God of the gaps' theory as mere fantasy." It seems like every few years, these secular intellectuals have to abandon another cornerstone of their worldview when it crumbles under scrutiny.
The Real Agenda Revealed
Perhaps most disturbing is how some in the atheist movement have revealed their true authoritarian colors. One social media post highlighted "an underlying belief (EXCEPTIONALLY held by atheists) that a god said it rightfully belonged to them. If it exists, it's theirs. No negotiation, no discussion. You have to surrender it."
This perfectly describes the arrogant attitude of coastal elites who think they know better than the American people about faith, family, and freedom. While President Trump works to restore traditional American values and strengthen our communities, the New Atheists offer nothing but empty philosophical masturbation that leaves families and communities worse off.
The Harris-Douthat debate proves what many Americans already knew: when push comes to shove, the New Atheists have nothing meaningful to offer our nation. Their time has passed, and it's time for real leaders to restore the moral foundation that made America great.