David
Silverman | |
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| President of American Atheists | |
| In office 2010–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Buckner |
| Succeeded by | Nick Fish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1966 Marblehead, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Brandeis University (BS) Pennsylvania State University, University Park (MBA) |
| Known for | Atheist activism, separation of church and state, criticism of religion |
| Website | firebrandforgood |
David Silverman (born August 13, 1966) is an American secular advocate.
Silverman previously served as president of American Atheists, a non-profit organization supporting the rights of atheists and the removal of expressions of religion in government, from 2010 to 2018.[1] His annual anti-Christmas billboard which calls Christmas "a myth" has often sparked controversy.[2][3] Silverman is also the subject of the popular Are You Serious Face internet meme.[4]
Silverman identifies as a firebrand atheist and defines firebrand atheism as vocally "attacking" humans' "silly" religious beliefs without attacking the individuals themselves.[5]
- ^ Cary, Neal (April 13, 2018). "Update Regarding David Silverman". American Atheists. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "Atheist Organization Decks Billboards With Christmas Jeer". Time. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ "Atheists greet Christmas with anti-faith billboards". USA Today. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ "Are You Serious Face / Seriously?". Know Your Meme. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ The Case Against In-Your-Face Atheism by Steve Neumann, The Daily Beast, 4/14/17