A person who has become extremely vocal about their
atheism and is trying to convince others of their point of view. Often they are regarded as an embarrassment by fellow atheists.
Sometimes their behaviour is an indication of the insecurity they might feel in supporting their belief ,especially when confronted with reasonable arguments from the other side.
Some Evangelical Atheists seek relief and vindication by lobbying to pass laws that will make it difficult for religious
people to voice their opinions in the public
square, or teach their beliefs to their own children.Or even to assemble together with like minded
people if the assembly is on government property.(as in New York)
For others, their proselyting
rage may be an indication that their beliefs are foundering and they are on their way to a radical paradigm shift ( ie Anthony Flew )
Richard Dawkins ' The God Delusion' The opus
magnum of a well known Evangelical
Atheist"The God Delusion makes me embarrassed to be an
atheist "
- Prof Michael Ruse