What caused the once-popular movement of militant atheists to develop, and are they correct to say that belief in God is dangerous and rational science is the answer?

In 2001 the world was devastated by an audacious act of terrorism which occurred on one of the most iconic landmarks in America. The fallout following the September 11th attacks was far-reaching in terms of international impact and the after-effects are still being felt more than two decades later. But the impact of 9/11 was not restricted to politics, it echoed down the corridors of culture and society as well. The world at large was unaware that a metaphorical rubber band had been gradually stretching to its limit, and the attack on the World Trade Buildings was just the push needed for it to snap.

Throughout the twentieth century, religious participation had seen a precipitous decline throughout Europe, with some countries becoming all but entirely secular by the 90s. America had seen a very gradual decline in religious participation across the… (Register to read the rest of the article)