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The Trouble with Atheism

The Trouble with Atheism

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2006

TV-G

Director

Dimitri Collingridge

Runtime

48 minutes

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The documentary primarily serves as an ideological critique of modern secularist thought. It prioritizes a philosophical debate over identity-based representation or the disruption of social hierarchies. Because the film challenges the assumption that atheism is purely rational, it maintains a traditionalist stance. This focus on Western intellectual traditions results in low scores across most diversity categories. Ultimately, the work is designed to analyze systemic similarities between religious and non-religious belief systems rather than promoting progressive social diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Trouble with Atheism have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on philosophical and sociological implications of atheism. It does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Trouble with Atheism portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on Rod Liddle's intellectual perspective. It does not address gendered power dynamics or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Trouble with Atheism?

Limited

The documentary focuses on a Western philosophical debate. It does not include a diverse cast or address racial intersectionality.

How does The Trouble with Atheism represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film critiques the perceived rationality of modern secularism. It argues that 21st-century atheism mirrors the belief systems it opposes.

Does The Trouble with Atheism include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being central to the narrative or used as thematic elements.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a focused intellectual critique of modern secularist movements and their perceived irrationality.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
  • Fails to address gendered power dynamics or diverse racial perspectives.
  • Does not incorporate disability or neurodivergence into its thematic framework.

Official Synopsis

More and more people are turning to a position that prides itself as a modern, scientific response to the irrationality of faith. Atheism. Rod Liddle argues in this authored documentary, those that turn to Atheism for a rational, logical and moderate approach to modern problems are in for a shock. 21st century Atheism shares many characteristics with belief systems it opposes.

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