Re: The New Atheists @ WIE

Previously, I ranted a bit about WIE's featured article on the New Atheists. It was a pleasant surprise that I got a response from WIE writers -- Carter (one of the authors of the article) and Tom.

Tom said: "We've received a few letters criticizing our “view from 15,000ft” take on the new atheists, but to be honest, that's all it was ever meant to be, which is why we called it a “field guide” on the cover and in the ToC blurb – and an “entertaining” one at that! :)"

Good point. In fairness to WIE, I did get the impression that the featured article was not meant as a detailed take on the New Atheists. But that was partly the reason for my disappointment. I've been wanting to see a more integral take on the New Atheists and I was expecting it from WIE (e.g. the excellent WIE issue on the Evolution Debate). Maybe in future issues? ;)

See the comment thread on my Gaia blog for the rest of the discussion.

Thanks to Carter and Tom for their time and attention.