It's very difficult to be certain; there are strong social pressures in some areas of America to belong to a church; probably around 10% of the population call themselves atheist or non-religious.
The School for Atheists has 301 pages.
If by "most atheists", you are referring to the entire world, the population of atheists in China dwarfs the rest of the world's atheist population. Most Chinese Atheists adhere to a combination of Confucian and Materialistic philosophical principles.If by "most atheists", you are referring to Western Atheists, such as those in Europe and Anglo-America, these Atheists adhere to Rationalist Skepticism or Humanism as philosophical principles.
Yes, doubtless many jazz musicians are atheists.
As there are many millions of atheists, their state of mind will vary.
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There is no census for religion, therefor no one knows exactly how many atheists are in the great state of Wisconsin
Atheists are people who do not believe in religion.The atheists were the most calm and rational people involved in the debate.Studies find that atheists are generally happier and more successful than those who follow Christianity.
As is true in America, Russia has great diversity were religion is concerned. Christian, Islam, Buddhists, and many more including atheists.
Yes there are many fiscally conservative atheists. And many christains are liberals. I am an example of the latter.
Another answer from our community: Atheists come from throughout the world. It is the same reason why Muslims, and Hindus and Buddhists and Pagans and Christians and every other persecuted religious group came to America for. Why would you want to live in a place where you were being beaten or shunned or targeted for practicing a certain religion, when there was a new land that promised equality and freedom to all. In the end its all about the struggle for freedom happiness, and wealth.
Historically, America has based its culture and political beliefs on a judeo-christian platform of ethics. Many Americans veiw athiesm as a possible threat to their culture, history, and way of life. In the mid-50's, during the cold war, there was push to link atheism with communism (Godless commies) Americans were inculcated to hate communists. communists were atheists, and so atheists were hated.
There are over 700 million atheists worldwide and are growing year by year.