Atheism

Religion May 7, 2024

The number of religious ‘nones’ has soared, but not the number of atheists – and as social scientists, we wanted to know why

by Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University and Katie Corcoran, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The number of individuals in the United…

2022 Elections October 25, 2022

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

by Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The midterm elections are likely to return to Congress elected representatives who hold a range…

Billboard from atheist group with slogan "Supernatural Belief is the Enemy of Humanity"

Religion June 16, 2018

Atheist group erects billboard on Cobb Parkway

Atheist Billboard on Cobb Parkway at Roswell Road The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national atheist, humanist, and freethought organization purchased space on a billboard on Cobb Parkway, 500 feet south…

Smyrna March 20, 2018

Freedom From Religion Foundation purchases billboard space in Smyrna

Drivers cruising down a busy stretch of Spring Road in Smyrna have been greeted by a somewhat unusual billboard over the last few weeks. The ad — which is located…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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Atheism

The number of religious ‘nones’ has soared, but not the number of atheists – and as social scientists, we wanted to know why

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

Atheist group erects billboard on Cobb Parkway

Freedom From Religion Foundation purchases billboard space in Smyrna