Religious ‘Nones’ Have Soared In Recent Years, But Why Not The Number Of Atheists?

(ANALYSIS) The number of individuals in the U.S. who do not identify as being part of any religion has grown and “the nones” are now larger than any single religious group. According to the General Social Survey, religiously unaffiliated people represented only about 5% of the U.S. population in the 1970s. This percentage began to increase in the 1990s and is now around 30%.

Analysis, North AmericaChristopher P. Scheitle and Katie CorcoranMay 10, 2024The Conversation, Christopher P. Scheitle, Katie Corcoran, Religious nones, Atheism, Decline of religion, Religion in the U.S., religion, nones, analysis, rechargeComment

The Challenges Of Being A Religious Scientist In 2023

(OPINION) When religion does seem to reduce individuals’ acceptance of scientific ideas, it is typically not because of the facts themselves. Rather, religious individuals’ objections are often grounded in the moral implications of that research, or scientists’ perceived role in policymaking.

OpinionChristopher P. ScheitleDecember 2, 2023The Conversation, Christopher P. Scheitle, Religion and science, Big Bang Theory, Creationism, Primary featureComment

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