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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.
Is God good for America? Depends whom you ask.
By Ryan Burge — October 14, 2021
(RNS) — Most Americans see religion as good for society. Those on the extremes disagree.
The Sunday Assembly hopes to organize a godless future. It’s not easy.
By Bob Smietana — September 24, 2021
(RNS) — At its peak, there were about 70 congregations in the Sunday Assembly movement. About half have shut down or gone dormant.
Curmudgeons or not, atheists like those of other faiths more than Christians do, study finds
By Bob Smietana — July 2, 2021
(RNS) — A new study found that, while Christians look down on atheists, atheists have positive views of religious folks.
Biden White House officials hold first meeting with atheist, secular groups
By Adelle M. Banks — May 17, 2021
(RNS) — The May 14 meeting followed previous meetings representatives of the secular community had with the Obama administration in 2010 and 2013.
Black Protestants aren’t least likely to get a vaccine; white evangelicals are
By Yonat Shimron — March 5, 2021
(RNS) — A new survey by Pew Research shows that 64% of Black Protestants 'definitely or probably' plan to get vaccinated, compared to 54% of white evangelicals.
Being ‘godless’ might be good for your health, new study finds
By Bob Smietana — March 4, 2021
(RNS) — Several new studies are challenging the idea that being an atheist leads to poor health.
When it comes to building trust, belonging beats belief, study finds
By Bob Smietana — January 28, 2021
(RNS) — A new study found that those who belong to a religious group or go to services have higher levels of trust than those who have stronger individual belief.
New report finds nonreligious people face stigma and discrimination
By Alejandra Molina — May 4, 2020
(RNS) — A new study finds that nonreligious people face discrimination and stigma, conceal their nonreligious identities and largely see themselves as atheists and humanists.
Just like political parties, religious groups see their rivals as extremists
By Ryan Burge — August 9, 2019
(RNS) — White evangelicals and atheists sum up the political landscape the same way: “My party is moderate and sensible, while the other party is filled with extremists.”
Religious unaffiliation is growing in the US. Why isn’t it in Congress?
By Bart Worden — March 11, 2019
(RNS) — Contrary to public perception, atheists are, on the whole, less nationalistic, prejudiced and authoritarian than the average American.
Portland bans discrimination against atheists, other nonbelievers
By Tracy Simmons — March 4, 2019
(RNS) — Portland now bans discrimination against atheists, agnostics, and those who don't believe in "god or gods."
Freedom from Religion Foundation group sues IRS over tax exemption
By Adelle M. Banks — October 11, 2018
(RNS) — In its complaint, the charity said it 'objects to having to file Form 990 while churches and church-related organizations do not.'
Africa, home to growing number of Christians and Muslims, contends with atheists, too
By Yonat Shimron — August 27, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Across Africa, groups have emerged stressing science and critical thinking as a better way of understanding the natural world.
‘Queer Disbelief’ pairs atheists and LGBTQ communities as allies
By Kimberly Winston — April 12, 2018
(RNS) — Queer activist and atheist Camille Beredjick calls for an alliance based on mutual goals of equality and acceptance.
