From The University of Minnesota, there is news that only 3% of the American population describe themselves as atheists. Not that this in itself is too much of a problem, though the general attitude towards atheists could be just that.
"Many of the study’s respondents associated atheism with an array of moral indiscretions ranging from criminal behavior to rampant materialism and cultural elitism. Edgell believes a fear of moral decline and resulting social disorder is behind the findings. “Americans believe they share more than rules and procedures with their fellow citizens—they share an understanding of right and wrong,” she said. “Our findings seem to rest on a view of atheists as self-interested individuals who are not concerned with the common good.” "
Oi!
Funny how all our corrupt politicians are self-avowed Christians though.
ReplyDeleteOi! is right. I'm assuming the numbers are similar for Canada as well.
ReplyDeleteAtheists were never unusual in the East -- in NYC where I was born and raised, Vermont where I attended university, and DC where I worked for several years. But heading west upon getting married, I began to realize that I certainly wasn't in the majority any more lol. And once we started hs'ing, the difference really became apparent.
“Our findings seem to rest on a view of atheists as self-interested individuals who are not concerned with the common good.”
As opposed to the good Christians at TOS and Hsblogger, I suppose, eh?