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Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S. (www.npr.org)

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28% of Americans are now religiously unaffiliated. A new study from Pew Research looks at how atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is "nothing in particular" view God, religion and morality.

Not a new article, but I find it reassuring sometimes knowing how many people identity as not having a religion.

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[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Only a couple steps away from anti-theism 🤩🤘🏼

¡Si, se puede!

[–] chocosoldier@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

nope. that number isn't "atheists" it's "atheist, agnostic, or 'nothing in particular'". this includes a lot of people who believe in the supernatural or paranormal but simply don't practice a formal institutionalized religion. probably even a number of christians who don't identify as being religious because they don't practice piety (going to church, etc).

it's also interesting to note that according to the article, the atheist/agnostic segment is chiefly comprised white people, and that "nones" overall tend to be men. atheism seems to be a white guy thing, and i think it's worth considering why.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Atheism stats "seem to be a white guy thing", let's be accurate.