Harris, Hitchens, Dawkins and Dennett know nothing...

“Harris, Hitchens, Dawkins and Dennett know nothing about the Middle East. They do not speak Arabic. They have never studied Islam. This ignorance does not prevent them, however, from denouncing Islam and the danger posed by the Muslim world. They costume their fear and desire for revenge as a war of ideas, a “clash of civilizations,” a noble “crusade” against the pernicious force of religion. And in this clash only one belief system has any validity - their own. Once religion is banished we will all be safe”.—- Chris Hedges, “I Don’t Believe in Atheists”

Toobaa: Once religion is banished… (via mimitakestheleftturn)

I do believe in atheists, and I also believe that Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris occasionally make valid points. However, I also think this is an important consideration.