As in the past, this is a type of atheism that mirrors the faith it rejects

Zealous atheism renews some of the worst features of Christianity and Islam. Just as much as these religions, it is a project of universal conversion. Evangelical atheists never doubt that human life can be transformed if everyone accepts their view of things, and they are certain that one way of living - their own, suitably embellished - is right for everybody

A great deal of modern thought consists of secular myths - hollowed-out religious narratives translated into pseudo-science.

Dawkins's "memetic theory of religion" is a classic example of the nonsense that is spawned when Darwinian thinking is applied outside its proper sphere.

the belief that history is a directional process is as faith-based as anything in the Christian catechism.

idea of progress in history is a myth created by the need for meaning.

belief that the sort of advance that has been achieved in science can be reproduced in ethics and politics.