David Silverman (activist)
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David Silverman (born August 13, 1966) is an American secular advocate.
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 | (1966-08-13) August 13, 1966 (age 57) 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.[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]