The atheist scarlet A - Help spread the atheist revolution

[xporsiemprex7]

there's already an atheist symbol you idiot, look it up on google images. it's an incomplete atom with an "a" in the middle.

[erosstallone]

Can anyone tell me how to add this symbol to one's youtube channel or profile and also in facebook probably...!? :)

Peace \m/

[knightcaptaincullen]

I though Atheism wasn't a religion it was simply a lack of belief.

And yet now you want to unite behind a symbol?

What next, Atheist services on a Saturday?

Face it, Atheism is as much a religion as any other and Atheists are hypocrites!

[KidsShouldBeHappy]

I agree symbols are impt and so, during December we should refer to that time of yr as the "Season of Reason" (instead of the "christmas season") and furthermore rather than an xams tree, we put up a "tree of knowledge" (you gotta love the irony) and celebrate reason and knowledge.

[Misspotatoehead1]

I think the scarlet A is a wonderful idea.I was raised in a devout catholic family and have been struggling with how i am going to tell my family that i do not believe in their god,or any other god.I wonder all the time if they will stop speaking to me,so its great to know that i am not completely alone.I honestly never knew there were so many of us out there...xx

[XrisSmiles]

I made a video, "Why not to spread Atheism", and so many ppl commented that no one spreads Atheism. I guess they never saw this video

[springdalekittymama]

I wear my A tattooed on my chest,about 3 inches tall right under my neck visible with every outfit i wear...and this is exactly why!

[jiykauu]

This simbol is not such as good because it's not really easy to draw, i mean it would not look good if for example i would draw it.

[ericjmartin89]

i think the atheist symbol should be a continous a starting from right , points to the top, and downward around the a to complete the symbol ( which would be a incomplete cirlce praticaly). the A wouldnt have a middle cross as you see here^ but would have the adom symbol in the middle. the A represents atheism, the incomplete circle would be the circle of life and the adom representing science. my vote is for that symbol

[steveharrismetalgod]

muhahahaha!1)the onlyone here who needs to get a life is you imbecile!you're obviously against atheists-you hate their guts,nonetheless you enter an atheist video just to curse/swear and mock their beliefs...well,that's the definition of having no life at all-how pathetic.2)who told you that the scarlet ''A'' is the anarchist symbol?wtf?hahaha!get a clue before you post ignorant rubbish 'cause you really embarass yourself moron...

[steveharrismetalgod]

3)the only parasites are you theists who feed on simple minded/naive people's fear and ignorance/supersticions in order to brainwash/manipulate them,take their money and turn them against each other to serve your selfish interests...4)sorry to bring it to you,but most of the world's top scientists/philosophers/politi­cians etc were indeed atheists.want examples?:albert einstein,friendrich nietzsche,marie curie,richard dawkins,steven hawkin,thomas edison,carl sagan...there are thousands more

[JUANMO94]

@scaleshchess You, sir, are a troll. Everything you wrote in this comment is wrong. Please, get a life, think for yourself, or fuck off. Thank you very much.

[AlxSnowxMatchsxRule]

like the great comedian George Carlin says, "i leave symbols to the simble minded"

[AteoIlluminato]

This video is very inspiring. I can see atheist coming to diferent conclusions about wearing a scarlet A. To some it may be a target, or it may make us seem more like a religion or cult. On the other hand, atheists are often looked down upon. I rarely talk to random people on the streets. If I saw somebody wearing the scarlet A, I would definatly take time to start a conversation with them, let them know that I'm one more person who thinks the same way they do.

[HHthinktank]

as a very proud atheist, i understand that a symbol may be UNNECESSARY, but i honestly wish i had some way of displaying my views such as, say, on a t-shirt. this would allow people to recognize that, "hey - there are actually a lot of atheists out there - maybe i could learn more about what they believe." - anything that can further the education of a fellow human i see no harm in. HOWEVER, to me, a scarlet A = adulterer lol. i like the circle/null set symbol. it's simple and universal.

[phookadude]

Athiesm needs no symbol. This crap needs to stop. All a universally adopted symbol will do is futher the idea that athiesm is a religeon.

I am really dissapointed in Dawkins for adopting this.

All the points made by this video are from the perception of an open-mided person, religeous people will see this as a uniform the enemy is wearing.

Let athiesm be represented by ideas and people who can express them with skill. Don't wear a target that will announce an adversarial stance.

[robbaress]

I understand your view, this is a bit of a controversial idea, but I would see it as a freedom from religion/free thinker symbol.

[RaitoDenki]

Yes, cruel if he does exist he is cruel, "he is everywhere","he is perfect" , "he knows everything", "its all part of his divine plan", all of those typical religious answers just give us more reasons to not believe he/they (yes because your god wasn't even the first one to "exist"), if he is everywhere he is "evil" couz he doesn't stop terrible things to happen to innocent people(religious or nonreligious), if he is perfect we wouldn't be here couz he would have created us perfectly, flawless

[Youtuuuber]

A for Adulteress? Or am I the only one who has read "The Scarlet Letter"? :S

[demaskas]

Good book.

[RasPesher]

"A" is also for apple,

and apples are red.

"A" is for lots of things,

but the atheist symbol is for atheism

[WithLoveAliceCullen]

There is a symbol for the cursed religion. But if you where it in public you might get shot....just saying.

[ShaggyTheClown17]

To any people who call themselves atheists who see this, you still have my respect and unconditional love, I would die for you if I needed to n wish you no harm.

With that atheists have already lost cuz the human nature will never die as God will never die.

Peace n God bless.

[RaitoDenki]

I'm sorry Shaggy but in name of all atheists, and atheism, I have to answer you.

I'm sorry did you say "God will never die." He is already dead my friend, in the moment we contradicted your precious bible, but still you won't listen to reason, maybe your just afraid of death. Reason is religion's fearless enemy. You see... we are closing doors for religion and one day all of them will be closed and locked up for good. How can you seriously believe that a god exists, specially when he is so cruel

[RaitoDenki]

He would even make a perfect world, oh thats right i forgot its heaven huh?Oh sending people to hell how MACHO of him!! If everything is part of his divine plan then some people are already destined to go to hell, how nice of him he such a great pal! ALL THIS AND MORE! HELL ALOT MORE! THESE ARE OUR REASONS TO DOUGHT HE EXISTS! We are closing doors to religion, soon one day there will be no more doors left to close, you should get out while you can because one day you wont be able to and you

[RaitoDenki]

will see how you wasted your life, your only life, your FINITE life.

So now the part I wanted to say the most... its kinda like your last sentence in your comment with a lil change...

Peace n God Less

[ShaggyTheClown17]

Atheism in my opinion is as far from the truth as you can get, some people fear the truth n will go any lengths to avoid it, but hopefully before their lives are over they'll face their fear and hold the inescapable truth of God.

Atheism is nothing more than a broken scapegoat, atheists still have the need to feel like theyre apart of something, thats why I don't blame them for calling themselves something.

[RasPesher]

Shaggy, whilst your entitled to your opinion, its the sort of opinion that is better kept to yourself; unless of course, appearing foolish was your aim.

[limpnail]

I wear my A on my work badge

[MythAtheist]

Ah, I think I'm okay with Darwin Fish, sorry. I also think that we don't really need a symbol, do we? I use the Darwin fish just for fun. It's not that I'm proud, I just think we don't need a symbol.

[aajoeyjo]

:11 - :24 "Religious people have symbols, but there was no symbol for the Atheist until now."

Wrong. This is NOT the first symbol for Atheism that's been popularized. Far from it. Dozens of other symbols for Atheism have been created before this one came along.

It's a nice symbol, but this video is inaccurate. I find it hard to believe that anyone at Richard Dawkins' organization didn't know about ANY of the other previous symbols. I think a correction is in order.

[mccritical]

Hahahahahahaha! What's next, atheist evangelism? "Hi, I'd like to waste a few moments of your Saturday morning to talk to you about Dawkins."

Leave the scarlet A for women who aren't having their needs met at home. At least that way I'd know I'm not going to get the cliff notes version of The Selfish Gene when I'm on the prowl. Seriously, you guys are giving cheaters a bad name.

[VenomFrogX]

The ghostbusters symbol with jesus instead of a ghost with a red line going through it would be a good symbol for atheism in my opinion. :p

[RasPesher]

VenomFrogX,

Does that mean that we need a different symbol for each and every god we don't believe in?

I guess that we could market Mohammad with a red line through him to the Christians, but I don't think that the converse would work to the Muslims, as they think that Jesus was a Muslim prophet. But we could market a cross with a line through it to the Muslims.

[TheTexanAtheist]

thats a terrible symbol for atheism. the American Atheist one is the best symbol there is for Atheism =D

[spadar]

Reminds me of the book "The Scarlet Letter" which also happened to represent an A, though it stood for Adultery in the puritan community in the novel.

[halohms]

Great Idea,

Had the fish with legs to put on the car but I was afraid to stick it on it because I like my car! Too many religious nuts out there!

Thanks Richard, you are a hero today!

[electroeye]

fuckin' A ! Although it is a bit absurd to wear a symbol for something you have no belief in. If you want an Atheist symbol just use the Jesus fish with legs on it. Go Darwin !

[birdiebirdie38]

Im with u on that., I was thinking., a symbol?., then i would be like them,, but!,. why the hell not! kuddos!

[aajoeyjo]

Many Atheists are very proud of their Atheism. I had to struggle to get free from religion, so Atheism means a lot to me. A symbol doesn't have to belong to any religion. Religion does NOT have a monopoly on symbolism.

[chris7777777777777]

How dare you taint Yanni's music with atheist dribble.

[Athaeus]

"It's a song by Yanni (New Age artist) called 'Until the Last Moment'"

It's called "One Man's Dream" actually - but still, thanks!

[seabrain]

oh, ok.. was thinkin of a different one, my bad :)

[hamsterpoop]

I just put the Scarlet A as the main logo for atheism in wikipedia

[poopydoop22]

thanks

[PaladinswordSaurfang]

@hamsterpoop and I took it down and replaced it with a carving of the greek word for atheist :)

[dietangel]

btw, i'd like to take my previous comment back...

They day i start wearing something that symbolizes my rationality is the day i stop learning.

Its that constant worry that i might be wrong that keeps me traveling in the direction of truth, although i will never get there completely.

And i forgot to add numerology and astrology to that list. They're pretty common beliefs.

Peace!

[dietangel]

you can still be an atheist and believe in: Homeopathy Psychic energy Fate Karma Superstition Afterlife Magnet healing and whatever, there are 1000s of delusions I'd like to wear a symbol that portrays complete rationality, allegiance to the scientific method and logical thinking. Peace

[fishguitar11]

precisely.

[Pahkasika0]

In A we trust.

[drab100]

Long live the A

[lothrazar]

I put the A on my facebook, youtube, and MSN accounts!

[colip13]

Down with atheisam god is real and guess what

people have seen hell it has mostly atheiests and mortal sinners

[Nuer0manceR]

(cont.) what most people perceive us to be (immoral, evil, anarchists, etc.), I can't see how, at this point in society, purposely segregating ourselves from people with faith can do anything but bring harm and discontent. Hopefully I'm mistaken! Maybe the numbers will prove this. It would be inspiring to walk outside one day and see a sea of Scarlet A's worn by the likes of judges and politicians. I just think it is still too premature in society to think that we would be treated as equals.

[Nuer0manceR]

First off let me say that I respect Mr. Dawkins and literary works. I have passed them on too friends so that they may have a more educated understanding in atheism. However, as an atheist, I'm hesitant to adopt any type of symbol or slogan to seperate ourselves from other people who may or may not believe in some sort of supernatural power. While I understand that the idea behind the Scarlet A is to invite others to learn more about atheists and to understand that we are far from the (cont.)

[Athaeus]

I absolutely love the music to this video.

What is it called?

[seabrain]

It's a song by Yanni (New Age artist) called "Until the Last Moment"

[Athaeus]

Thank you very much Seabrain. I appreciate it!

[godverdegodverdomme]

"Shouldn't you be out having sex, drinking, smoking, partying, etc. so you can have fun before the big one comes?"

Just because we exist only temporarily

doesn't mean we need to be reckless.

People that live today should

work together in creating a better world

for our descendants.

Had our ancestors not fucked things up

in the past, we wouldn't be obliged to

'debate' these matters and 'waste' our

lifetimes trying to 'fix' stuff.

[Dacadvid]

Atheists supporting government neutrality is one (good) thing. But few, at least on the Net, would stop there. You can easily find atheist hate rants supporting outlawing religion and oppression of believers. The hate is so thick, Ted Haggard himself must be secretly proud. Besides, if you think this life is all we have, why waste it in inflammatory arguments? Shouldn't you be out having sex, drinking, smoking, partying, etc. so you can have fun before the big one comes?

[godverdegodverdomme]

"Dawkins are not spreading atheism, but anti-theism - to scorn the very people who hold theistic belief. This leads to intolerance and the eventual contravention of moral principles."

Exuse me, 'leads to' ?!

This has been actively happening for

centuries to Atheistic people, AND

people of 'different' indoctrinations.

Dawkins contributes to an attempt to

encourage many people to freely admit

they are Atheist, making 'god'- the concept

a widely debatable issue.

[godverdegodverdomme]

"And for another note, Atheists don't have to oppose the faith in god, they could just keep it for themeselves like I would expect religious people will do themselves." Atheists will oppose whoever opposes them, it's the natural thing to do. Leave us alone, and we'll do the same to you. Do not treat us with disrespect, we demand to have the same rights as a religious person. As long as these things do not happen, we will not 'keep it to ourselves' but we will speak up, and fight.

[limpnail]

I have my pin that I wear on my name badge at work, which is a catholic run facility of all things. Pple that ask what it's for I tell them. So far I haven't gone on the carpet with the higher ups.

[Cypherus21]

Isn't funny how non-belief needs a symbol much like the symbol that denotes every other religion in the world? As an agnostic, I see that radical atheists like Dawkins are no different than radical Christian evangelists - both have an agenda to pursuade people to share their side as their own. Radical atheists like Dawkins are not spreading atheism, but anti-theism - to scorn the very people who hold theistic belief. This leads to intolerance and the eventual contravention of moral principles.

[thwaiteduck]

I would disagree with that. Although anti-theistic stand points have been taken these are for the vast majority aimed at the evangelical and immoral religious practices of those I think nearly the whole world can agree are morally corrupt. Dawkins and others are more representing the secular interests of society at an intellectual level but require these sound bites eg book titles to grab headlines and column inches to highlight this.

I have watched Dawkins in particular interview/

[thwaiteduck]

debate with theists in a very friendly manor and if anything actually promoted more harmony between moderates of all sides. I have also seen him get stuck in to heated argument with those immoral and intolerant people who daemonise others. I think that should be the case for society at large when it comes to those who push 'morals' on others that are backwards.

The symbols on the other hand are a way to show our collective power in society so we are not ignored.

[petah2001]

I want to know what council decided upon this symbol because it's pretty bad. It's not the slightest bit imposing and is not memorable at all. It just looks like a pussified version of the anarchy A.

[richarddawkinsvid]

Good symbols usually are ones that become popular and people will recognize...The scarlet A is rapidly being used by many atheists.

[greatspeler]

This is an awesome idea. Heck, a cross is just a letter T...what's wrong with a letter A? I sincerely hope to find people wearing this and I'll keep my eyes peeled. I've always wished for an atheist "church." Not praise and worship, but some place to hang out and maybe sing some jingles ("Imagine no religion...") and meet some people. It'd be awesome.

[anthwhite91]

What is this music?

[richarddawkinsvid]

Yanni, One Man's Dream

[thwaiteduck]

I display the A on my website and as a pin on my coat or jacket. I really enjoy wearing it, makes me personally feel more like I can look theists and other groups in the eye with regards to openness about my convictions. I must say however I feel it is also a burden of responsibility. Making myself a would be representative of atheism. I am aware that some people would judge my convictions along with me... I still love it though Great Idea.

[anthwhite91]

Were can you get these pins? Or is it a home-made jobbey?

[thwaiteduck]

go to the Richard Dawkins website (google it) and look in the store

[zeelaw]

Lets just not do that.

[SumRandomRem]

We atheists are not suited to hierarcheal organisation. A common analogy is that trying to organise atheists is like trying to herd cats, we are far to independent and intelligent to follow the group

[anthwhite91]

I dont think that they are trying to form a hierarcheal organisation but just not fear the religious, be true to yourself and such. Like the gay pride thing but with your beliefs, either way do what you think is right.

[Bikhodayi]

Very impressive! I am an Iranian Atheist. I've just put the scarlet A in the corner of my profile picture.

[BibleMaggot]

Trouble is I am not sure if I'd like to be more noticed. The religious nutballs tend to have more weapons close at hand than I do... and the will to use them without pausing to think.

[anthwhite91]

You would have thought that if they truley believed that their god would punish us they would just sit back and laugh at us, apparently their convoctions arent that strong they fear the questions we ask and so must silence us.

[DaxterFan]

Ludicourse! I am an atheist, and I think this is just an act of stupidity. We atheists have nothing in common but the share of disbelief in god. We're not organised group or movement nor we should ever become. I got out from religion because of it's bounds and ridicioules princples and beliefs. Don't tell me now that Atheists are getting a symbol because religion has. It'll become rules, rituals and all that kind of bullshit I've been subjected to in Religion. Please stop.

Thanks.

[richarddawkinsvid]

It's just a way to show your identity to others... and of course completely optional. Not a rule. Some have enjoyed forming groups of other atheists and like becoming involved in politics. Such as humanist and atheist groups...

[Darwinsgift]

DexterFan

My mother is an atheist in her 80's, she said to me the other day that she wished she had faith just so she could share something with her friends or make new ones! ... Perhaps atheists do need groups, as religion provides, to give that belonging feeling without the bullshit! ... Think about it!

[anthwhite91]

Or perhaps you could ge a good child and find her some non-religious things to do, there is more to do than sit in a church. Your mother has donated many years of her life to you, be kind take her to see countdown or helo her join a club!

[Darwinsgift]

anthwhite91 - I'm not sure you understood my message. I am a strong atheist as I suspect you are! I am simply saying that it is the unity that religion brings that atheism lacks and this should be retified! You seem to have a strange tone for a cousin of atheism!

[anthwhite91]

Oh, it sounded like you thought there wasnt much for elderly women to do but go to church type events. Im all for the atheists joining together! We do need more groups, a single atheist can hold an arguement with a church of christians, think of what we can do together!

[DaxterFan]

First, it's DaxterFan.

Now to your message, You're half right, after abandoning religion the atheists are not really united with anybody, which I think that's how it should be. Atheism didn't come to replace religion, many atheists left religion only because they hate religion. I think atheists should form other groups or organisation but of course, it shouldn't be about a damn god or beliefs.Atheists are just non-theists, they are not supposed to even oppose religion, anti-religious Atheists do

[Darwinsgift]

In principle we agree, but although atheists are non-theists who said we cannot oppose religion? When I am told to go to hell for my non belief or evolution is a lie because god forbids its study or I will be put to death when religious law takes over etc, etc ... I think I have a duty to say something!

[DaxterFan]

Didn't say that atheists can't oppose religion, I meant we can't say that atheism IS opposing religion.

[anthwhite91]

Well it aposes the idea of a god, so it does oppose religion as a whole.

[DaxterFan]

I disagree, religion can be atheistic (Buddahism) or about UFOs (Rael,scientology etc) there are plenty of religions that doesn't match the disbelief of atheists. And for another note, Atheists don't have to oppose the faith in god, they could just keep it for themeselves like I would expect religious people will do themselves.

[anthwhite91]

True, but many Atheists oppose religion in soceity from passing new laws that are specifically aimed at boosting a certain religous power, or trying to combat the brainwashing such as forcing creationism into american schools.

[DaxterFan]

An atheist don't have to do it. that's my point. Atheist is just a man who doesn't believe in god. There are theistic scientists that think evolution is real and it should be taught at school instead of creation. There are people who think that religious rules are too strict to be some sort of any obligation it's not about atheists it's about modren civilized people. That is all.

[godverdegodverdomme]

"I disagree, religion can be atheistic"

Wouldn't that be 'spirituality' ?

To have a religion implies to have

believe or faith in one or more deities,

I might be wrong though, not entireally sure.

[godverdegodverdomme]

"I disagree, religion can be atheistic"

Wouldn't that be 'spirituality' ?

To have a religion implies to have

believe or faith in one or more deities,

I might be wrong though, not entireally sure.

[DaxterFan]

Read the definition for Religion:"A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality, the cosmos, and human nature, and often codified as prayer, ritual, and religious law. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and mystic experience." From wikipedia

[NaomiPriice]

@DaxterFan I disagree! It depends what you want... I want there to be progres, if you don't that's fine, your choice. I think however, it's time to act, some of this nonsense has gone on far to long and people like me, want to see a change.

[Xenomovies]

lol, this is hilarious. Well, I guess it's good that you believe in something.

[fr3d420]

reminds me of the 2 girls 1 cup song.

[fallingstarblues]

THE MUSIC IS PRETTY!

WHERE IS IT FROM? ^_^

(I have an A in my profile, just go and see for yourself!)

[Bikhodayi]

The name of this beautiful piece of music is "One Man´s Dream" by Yanni. I absolutely love it! I think the music perfectly matches outcampaign message which is Love and reason.

[njpalko314]

Is this the real RichardDawkinsNet, or a fan? The last time RDN was on YouTube, they got suspended for some weird reason.

[richarddawkinsvid]

A fan, and someone helping with the OUT Campaign.

[Semidicht]

Will do!

[thpt]

Interesting.  This is a very uncomfortable way to get this across, though, I read two or three words quickly and to stare at a boring screen of "You could also..." makes me want to go do something else. There's got to be a better way for you to present this.

[richarddawkinsvid]

I encourage you to try presenting this in a different way...any little bit helps! ;)

[OllyTheOctopus]

How about embedding some scarlet A's and a description of what to do with them scrolling across the bottom of my song 'The Last Taboo'? (see my channel)

Olly

xx

[richarddawkinsvid]

Do what you please...The scarlet A is public domain and free to use for everyone.