atheism in America
Why Americans are leaving their churches
By Jana Riess — December 1, 2022
(RNS) — For sociologist Stephen Bullivant, the question is why it took so long for the religious exodus to happen.
Atheists find community on YouTube — and in person
By Nidhi Upadhyaya — December 3, 2021
(RNS) — Three YouTube creators share how the platform has helped them share their personal stories and open up discussions on science and religious myths.
Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding office
By Kristina M. Lee — June 6, 2021
(The Conversation) — Anti-atheism is ingrained in American politics. A refusal to remove outdated language from state Constitutions perpetuates this prejudice.
Why is it so hard for atheists to get voted in to Congress?
By Phil Zuckerman — October 6, 2020
(The Conversation) — Americans are more willing to elect a president who has never held office or who had extramarital affairs than for an atheist.
What DNC WikiLeaks email on Sanders’ religion reminds us about atheists in America
By Tobin Grant — July 26, 2016
Americans dislike atheists. In fact, there are few groups they dislike more.
1 in 5 Americans Now Says No to Religion
By Jana Riess — July 30, 2012
According to a Pew survey released this month, 19% of Americans can be classified as "nones," confessing no religion. People in the church have responded with predictable handwringing and frustration to the idea of secularization, while secular "free thought" blogs are crowing that the end of affiliation in America means the death of faith. Both sides are wrong.
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