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Atheist Dogmatism

The tendency to treat atheist conclusions (e.g., "God does not exist," "religion is harmful") as proven certainties that cannot be questioned, rather than as philosophical positions open to revision. Atheist dogmatism shuts down inquiry by declaring religious belief irrational, stupid, or evil, without engaging with sophisticated theology or the social role of religion. It often dismisses agnosticism as cowardice and treats any doubt about atheism as a return to superstition. It is the mirror image of religious dogmatism.
Example: "He refused to read any theological work, saying 'it's all nonsense.' Atheist dogmatism: certainty without examination."
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Dogmatic Atheism 

Dogmatic atheism is almost always referring to a hardcore atheist who is unwilling to change his mind on religion. This attitude contrasts with dogmatic theism, which are theists who refuse to believe their god isn't real, and are 100% certain that god does exist.
Dogmatic atheism is the opposite towards religious fundamentalism, since both think they are objectively correct
Dogmatic Atheism by Kelmeer23 January 31, 2023