Secret Chief
nirvana is samsara
After a bit of research I get the idea that the difference between a New atheist and and Old atheist is that new atheists are more willing to be outspoken about their lack of belief and the dangers they see in theism, while old atheists tend to be far more passive in their non-belief.
That may well be the case:
"The term New Atheism was coined by the journalist Gary Wolf in 2006 to describe the positions promoted by some atheists of the twenty-first century. New Atheism advocates the view that superstition, religion and irrationalism should not simply be tolerated. Instead, they should be countered, criticized, and challenged by rational argument, especially when they exert undue influence, such as in government, education, and politics."
- New Atheism - Wikipedia