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Currently, atheists in the USA are estimated to be between a few percent (5% or so) to 21%, but, no one can be certain. As a group atheists are "despised" in most parts of that country and tend not to indicate their status in general activities in their communities, or on census or polls.
As for agnostics, since anyone who has doubts could be in that category, the number is even higher to pin down.
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∙ 8y agoDepending on whose stats you read, we are around 54 to 60 million strong in the USA, and proudly growing year by year.
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How many atheists?
It is difficult to know for certain how many atheists there are. It is not on the census polls. Currently, atheists are estimated to be the largest minority in the USA at around 21%, but, no one can be certain of our exact population. In many parts of the world being openly atheist is not acceptable and prevents easy acceptance with the local society for business, friendship or political office. In in some cultures it is a death sentence. Atheists in many regions tend to keep their opinions to themselves and blend in with the local theist population. The count of atheists is therefor suspect and probably lower than reality.
What is the percentage of people belonging to each religion?
Christianity2.1 billionIslam1.5 billionIrreligious/agnostic/atheism1.1 billionHinduism900 millionChinese traditional religion394 millionBuddhism376 millionAnimist religions300 millionAfrican traditional/diasporic religions100 millionSikhism23 millionJuche19 millionSpiritism15 millionJudaism14 millionBaha'i7 millionJainism4.2 millionShinto4 millionCao Dai4 millionZoroastrianism2.6 millionTenrikyo2 millionNeo-Paganism1 millionUnitarian Universalism800,000Rastafari Movement600,000 If Agnostics/Atheists are considered, they make nearly 3% of the world population.
Explain why the growth of Atheism and Decline of Christianity in the 'American Religious Identification Survey of 2008'?
AnswerIt may be that the number of atheists hasn't actually gone up but that people that have been atheists all along now feel happier to say they are atheist. Whether the true number of atheists has gone up or if there are more atheists, the causes are probably to do with the publication of books such as Richard Dawkin's The God Delusion, and the growth of religious extremism.AnswerSecularism has been the largest growing faction in Western civilization for over a hundred years. All religions are shrinking if population growth is factored in. The USA has been the slowest of the Western countries to show this trend, and is still the most religious Western country. This is probably due to social factors: it is much less acceptable to be an atheist in the USA than -say- Sweden (where most people are atheist).
What percentage of people are atheists?
Reliable statistics are hard to come by. Many atheists do not declare their atheism.To further complicate the matter, some religions like Buddhism are atheistic, denying the existence of any god or gods, but many 'folk Buddhists' do believe in god. Also, Hinduism has many different strains of thought, ranging from polytheism, through to monotheism, panentheism and pantheism, and even a few atheistic schools. Unless we could ask every single person on earth whether they believe in god or not in a private setting so they'd be honest, we can't be sure how much of the worlds population is atheist.There is no reliable statistic for the number of atheists in the world due to several factors:No one is interested in counting that category.Many people are confused by that term thinking there are varying degrees of atheism.There are several world-wide organized "religious" groups that do not worship a supreme being.There is no umbrella organization that can assist in an accurate count of that category.Many people do not wish to identify themselves as atheists because of the inherent prejudice against atheists by leaders and members of various Christian amd Muslim sects.
What percentage of Jews are atheists?
Jewish people (Jewish meaning those who are members of the Jewish faith) are probably mostly theists and believe in the God of their religion. Jewish people (members of the Jewish cultural and ethnic community) are as likely to be atheists as any other group.
What do you call someone that doesn't have a religion?
They can be either Atheists or Agnostics.
Do vegans believe in God?
Veganism has no official stance on religion. Vegans can be theists, agnostics, or atheists.
Who is Agnostic recognized leader?
There is no recognized 'leader' for agnostics. However, a fair number agnostics are also interested in secular reasoning and philosophy, so many of the great philosophers of the ages (Socrates, Hume, Kant, Descartes) are read and debated by some agnostics. There are also a number of vocal agnostics/atheists who are in the public limelight a great deal, including Richard Dawkins.
Are humanists atheists or theists or agnostics?
Any of the above I would think, but I've met some who were deists.
Does Boy Scouts accept agnostics?
The Boy Scouts of America's official position is that atheists and agnostics cannot participate as Scouts or adult Scout Leaders in its traditional Scouting programs. - Wikipedia
What is the term for people that don't believe in god?
Atheism, Atheists. There are also agnostics who believe there is something out there, they just don't know what.
Are freethinkers also atheist?
A freethinker can be whatever they choose. However, the term is often used to refer to atheists and agnostics collectively.
Who are humanists?
A person who has a strong interest in human welfare, dignity, and values. They are agnostics and atheists who are versed in the humanities and prefer the theory of evolution.
Who are the people who have no religion?
They vary. There are atheists, agnostics, and people who consider themselves "spiritual but not religious", and many people who have their own belief system that don't affiliate or identify with any particular religion.
What is the Name the most underrepesented demographic group in congress?
Atheists/Agnostics/Non-Religious. Constitute around 10% of US population. No representation.
Are there any more atheists and agnostics who are critics of evolution besides David Berlinski and Bradley Monton?
Undoubtedly there would be atheists and agnostics who criticise the Theory of Evolution. Atheism and agnosticism are views on the non-existence of God(s), while evolution is concerned with biology, a branch of science. So, there is no necessary correlation between a person's understanding of the supernatural and his or her understanding of science.
What is the religious affiliations of Yale?
It was founded as a Christian school, and does have a church on campus. However, religion is not part of the curriculum or hiring and admittance process. Many professors are atheists or agnostics, and there is no religious tone to most of the courses.
