Miriam Burstein points out the historical antecedents of the “Atheist Two-Step” discussed by Adam Kotsko and Brandon at Siris. This also ties in nicely with Fred Clark on sectarian atheists, as previously mentioned.
Also, speaking of historical screeds by Protestant preachers, Jerry Fallwell is dead. I really don’t have anything to say about that, other than that I’m sorry for his family and friends.