daylightatheism, 3 months ago to atheism

The rapid, unprecedented growth of the "nones" continues apace.

The nonreligious are now larger than any single religious group in America, including evangelicals and Catholics. What's more, they've become an outright majority in multiple states:

https://onlysky.media/alee/new-map-captures-explosive-rise-of-the-nonreligious/

#atheism #secularism #nonreligious

Nonilex, 4 months ago to religion

More #Americans are #nonreligious.
New report focuses on the fastest growing segment of #religion or (#nonreligion) in decades who may reflect the front line of future #spirituality.

Over the past ½ century, the amt of Americans w/no #religious affiliation has gone from 5% to ~30%. A report released Wed on the “nones” finds that they are diverse, young, left-leaning & may offer clues to the future of making #meaning in a secularizing country.
#FFRF #secular
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/24/nones-no-religion-study/

1dalm, 5 months ago to philosophy

Honest question:

With the rapidly declining proportion of Americans self-identifying as #Christian, which now is below 50% of the general population, should a workplace shift manager have a reasonable expectation for their non-Christian employees to report to work on Christmas Day without additional compensation?

#nonreligious #atheist

dustcircle, 9 months ago to religion

Is ‘Beyond Doubt’ Correct About the Decline of #Religion? Yes… Sort Of.
https://religiondispatches.org/is-beyond-doubt-correct-about-the-decline-of-religion-yes-sort-of/
#nones #atheism #nonreligious