David Silverman (activist)
David Silverman (born August 13, 1966) is an American secular advocate.
David
Silverman | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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. His annual anti-Christmas billboard which calls Christmas "a myth" has often sparked controversy. Silverman is also the subject of the popular Are You Serious (face)? internet meme.
Silverman identifies as a firebrand atheist and defines firebrand atheism as vocally "attacking" humans' "silly" religious beliefs without attacking the individuals themselves.
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