Atheist Rationalists always say we must base our ideas on what is empirically proven. They then say “human beings do not need religion to be moral and ethical; it is entirely possible for people to establish moral principles without belief in God”.
OK, what is the empirical evidence that Atheism can establish moral societies? You mean, like the Atheism of Stalin?
“No, not THAT kind of Atheism”
Ok, the Atheism of Mao?
“Uh, no not THAT Atheism either.”
The Atheism that followed the French Revolution, when thousands of religious leaders had their heads cut off?
“No, no…a new, more rational Atheism..”
So, you mean, an Atheism like none we have ever seem or experienced? What makes you think THIS Atheism will succeed in establishing a moral society?
“Because I think so”
Got it.