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==Types of atheism==
==Types of atheism==
''See also:'' [[Schools of atheist thought]] and [[Atheist factions]]
''See also:'' [[Schools of atheist thought]] and [[Atheist factions]]
[[File:Diagoras of melos.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Diagoras of Melos]] was an [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] atheist, poet and [[Sophism|Sophist]] of the 5th century BC.
[[File:Diagoras of melos.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Diagoras of Melos]] was an [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] atheist, poet and [[Sophism|Sophist]] of the 5th century BC.
===Atheism and why do atheists state they disbelieve?===
===Atheism and why do atheists state they disbelieve?===
''See also:'' [[Weak Atheism|Weak atheism]] and [[Strong atheism]]
''See also:'' [[Weak Atheism|Weak atheism]] and [[Strong atheism]]
=== Attempts to broaden the definition of atheism ===
=== Attempts to broaden the definition of atheism ===
In 1876, [[Charles Bradlaugh]] proposed that atheism does not assert "there is no God," and by doing so he endeavored to dilute the traditional definition of atheism.<ref name="Divine"/><ref>
In 1876, [[Charles Bradlaugh]] proposed that atheism does not assert "there is no God," and by doing so he endeavored to dilute the traditional definition of atheism.<ref name="Divine"/><ref>
*Discussion on Atheism: Report of a Public Discussion Between the Rev. Brewin Grant, B.A., and C. Bradlaugh, Esq., Held in South Place Chapel, Finsbury, London, on Tuesday Evenings, Commencing June 22, and Ending July 27, 1875, on the Question, "Is Atheism Or is Christianity the True Secular Gospel, as Tending to the Improvement and Happiness of Mankind in this Life by Human Efforts and Material Means.". Brewin Grant Charles Bradlaugh, January 1, 1890, Anti-liberation Society, page 10-12 [https://books.google.com/books?id=Dwk3yV5MOaAC&pg=PA10&lpg=PA10&dq=Charles+Bradlaugh+definition+of+atheism&source=bl&ots=JtjIlK7qaJ&sig=E0HjYgfEyKXdEA4zlLAd9m41cQU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEgQ6AEwB2oVChMIrcijucWLyAIVCXA-Ch00NACw#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Bradlaugh%20definition%20of%20atheism&f=false]
*Discussion on Atheism: Report of a Public Discussion Between the Rev. Brewin Grant, B.A., and C. Bradlaugh, Esq., Held in South Place Chapel, Finsbury, London, on Tuesday Evenings, Commencing June 22, and Ending July 27, 1875, on the Question, "Is Atheism Or is Christianity the True Secular Gospel, as Tending to the Improvement and Happiness of Mankind in this Life by Human Efforts and Material Means.". Brewin Grant Charles Bradlaugh, January 1, 1890, Anti-liberation Society, page 10-12 [https://books.google.com/books?id=Dwk3yV5MOaAC&pg=PA10&lpg=PA10&dq=Charles+Bradlaugh+definition+of+atheism&source=bl&ots=JtjIlK7qaJ&sig=E0HjYgfEyKXdEA4zlLAd9m41cQU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEgQ6AEwB2oVChMIrcijucWLyAIVCXA-Ch00NACw#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Bradlaugh%20definition%20of%20atheism&f=false]
=== Atheist factions ===
=== Atheist factions ===
''See also:'' [[Atheist factions]] and [[Western atheism, schisms and political polarization]] and [[Atheist organizations]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist factions]] and [[Western atheism, schisms and political polarization]] and [[Atheist organizations]]
[[File:Richard Dawkins Stockholm.JPG|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|250px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] was a central figure in the [[Elevatorgate]] controversy.]]
[[File:Richard Dawkins Stockholm.JPG|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|250px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] was a central figure in the [[Elevatorgate]] controversy.]]
==== Atheist infighting ====
==== Atheist infighting ====
''See also:'' [[Atheist movement]] and [[Atheism and anger]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist movement]] and [[Atheism and anger]]
==== Atheist infighting causing fundraising difficulties ====
==== Atheist infighting causing fundraising difficulties ====
''See also:'' [[Atheist organizations and fundraising]] and [[Atheist fundraising vs. religious fundraising]] and [[Atheism and charity]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist organizations and fundraising]] and [[Atheist fundraising vs. religious fundraising]] and [[Atheism and charity]]
==== Eddie Tabash on atheist argumentativeness ====
==== Eddie Tabash on atheist argumentativeness ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]] and [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]]
==== Angry and bitter demeanor of militant atheists ====
==== Angry and bitter demeanor of militant atheists ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and anger]] and [[Atheism and forgiveness|Atheism and unforgiveness]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and anger]] and [[Atheism and forgiveness|Atheism and unforgiveness]]
[[File:Angry atheist.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|An angry atheist speaking to a woman with a Bible in her hand.
[[File:Angry atheist.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|An angry atheist speaking to a woman with a Bible in her hand.
You bet they are. The truth is, the atheist position is incapable of supporting any coherent system of morality other than ruthless social Darwinism. That’s why it has caused more deaths, murders and bloodshed than any other belief system in the history of the world.
You bet they are. The truth is, the atheist position is incapable of supporting any coherent system of morality other than ruthless social Darwinism. That’s why it has caused more deaths, murders and bloodshed than any other belief system in the history of the world.
Atheists, of course, are always claiming hysterically that Christianity has been responsible for most of the world’s wars, but that’s just another example of atheistic ignorance. The main reasons for war have always been economic gain, territorial gain, civil and revolutionary conflicts. According to Philip Axelrod’s monumental "Encyclopedia of Wars," only 6.98 percent or all wars from 8000 BC to present were religious in nature. If you subtract Islamic wars from the equation, only 3.2 percent of wars were due to specifically Christian causes. That means that over 96 percent of all the wars on this planet were due to worldly reasons.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/03/20/todays-atheists-are-bullies-and-are-doing-their-best-to-intimidate-rest-us-into-silence.html Today's atheists are bullies -- and they are doing their best to intimidate the rest of us into silence]</ref>}}
Atheists, of course, are always claiming hysterically that Christianity has been responsible for most of the world’s wars, but that’s just another example of atheistic ignorance. The main reasons for war have always been economic gain, territorial gain, civil and revolutionary conflicts. According to Philip Axelrod’s monumental "Encyclopedia of Wars," only 6.98 percent or all wars from 8000 BC to present were religious in nature. If you subtract Islamic wars from the equation, only 3.2 percent of wars were due to specifically Christian causes. That means that over 96 percent of all the wars on this planet were due to worldly reasons.<ref name="Today's atheists">[http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/03/20/todays-atheists-are-bullies-and-are-doing-their-best-to-intimidate-rest-us-into-silence.html Today's atheists are bullies -- and they are doing their best to intimidate the rest of us into silence] at Fox News</ref>}}
Various studies found that traumatic events in people's lives has a positive correlation with "emotional atheism".<ref>Carter, Joe (January 12, 2011). [http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2011/01/when-atheists-are-angry-at-god "When atheists are angry at God"]. First Things [The Institute on Religion and Public Life] website.</ref>
Various studies found that traumatic events in people's lives has a positive correlation with "emotional atheism".<ref>Carter, Joe (January 12, 2011). [http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2011/01/when-atheists-are-angry-at-god "When atheists are angry at God"]. First Things [The Institute on Religion and Public Life] website.</ref>
== Atheism and its retention rate in individuals ==
== Atheism and its retention rate in individuals ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] and [[Atheism and children]] and [[Desecularization]] and [[Atheism and apathy]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] and [[Atheism and children]] and [[Desecularization]] and [[Atheism and apathy]]
[[File:Georgetown 2.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|In 2012, a [[Georgetown University]] study was published indicating that about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household in the United States remain atheists as adults.<ref name="retention rate">Nazworth, Nap (July 11, 2012). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ "Study: atheists have lowest 'retention rate' compared to religious groups"]. christianpost.com.</ref>
[[File:Georgetown 2.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|In 2012, a [[Georgetown University]] study was published indicating that about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household in the United States remain atheists as adults.<ref name="retention rate">Nazworth, Nap (July 11, 2012). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-atheists-have-lowest-retention-rate-compared-to-religious-groups-78029/ "Study: atheists have lowest 'retention rate' compared to religious groups"]. christianpost.com.</ref>
*[[Desecularization]]
*[[Desecularization]]
*[[Decline of the atheist movement]]
*[[Decline of the atheist movement]]
*[[Atheism and inspiration]]
*[[Atheism and inspiration]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination]]
=== Difficulty in participating in atheist community ===
=== Difficulty in participating in atheist community ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and loneliness]] and [[Atheism and apathy]] and [[Internet atheism]] and [[Atheists and church attendance]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and loneliness]] and [[Atheism and apathy]] and [[Internet atheism]] and [[Atheists and church attendance]]
=== Abandonment of atheism and communist regimes ===
=== Abandonment of atheism and communist regimes ===
*[[Growth of Christianity in China]]
*[[Growth of Christianity in China]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union#Growth of Protestantism in Russia|Growth of Protestantism/Evangelicalism in Russia]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union#Growth of Protestantism in Russia|Growth of Protestantism/Evangelicalism in Russia]]
== Decline of the atheist movement ==
== Decline of the atheist movement ==
''See also:'' [[Decline of the atheist movement]] and [[Desecularization]]
''See also:'' [[Decline of the atheist movement]] and [[Desecularization]]
==Atheism and Communism ==
==Atheism and Communism ==
''see also:'' [[Atheism and communism]] and [[Militant atheism]] and [[Atheism and economics]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]] and [[Atheist cults]] and [[Atheism and Karl Marx]]
''see also:'' [[Atheism and communism]] and [[Militant atheism]] and [[Atheism and economics]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]] and [[Atheist cults]] and [[Atheism and Karl Marx]]
*[[Atheism and politics]]
*[[Atheism and politics]]
*[[Secular left]]
*[[Secular left]]
*[[Decline of the secular left]]
*[[Decline of the secular left]]
*[[Western atheism, schisms and political polarization]]
*[[Western atheism, schisms and political polarization]]
*[[Atheism and historical revisionism]]
*[[Atheism and historical revisionism]]
*[[Atheism and liberal Christianity alliances]]
*[[Atheism and liberal Christianity alliances]]
*[[Secular right]]
*[[Secular right]]
*[[Atheist organizations]]
*[[Atheist organizations]]
=== Atheists and historical illiteracy ===
=== Atheists and historical illiteracy ===
A common complaint concerning many atheists is their lack of depth when it comes to knowledge of [[history]] and [[historiography]] - particularly in areas such as [[historicity of Jesus|historicity of Jesus Christ]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|atheist mass murders in history]].<ref>Multiple references:
A common complaint concerning many atheists is their lack of depth when it comes to knowledge of [[history]] and [[historiography]] - particularly in areas such as [[historicity of Jesus|historicity of Jesus Christ]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|atheist mass murders in history]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[[Vox Day|Day, Vox]] (March 10, 2014). [http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-ignorance-of-cosmos.html "The ignorance of ''Cosmos''"]. Vox Populi blog.
*[[Vox Day|Day, Vox]] (March 10, 2014). [http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-ignorance-of-cosmos.html "The ignorance of ''Cosmos''"]. Vox Populi blog.
*[[Atheists and historical illiteracy]]
*[[Atheists and historical illiteracy]]
*[[Historicity of Jesus|Historicity of Jesus Christ]]
*[[Historicity of Jesus|Historicity of Jesus Christ]]
=== Atheists and historical revisionism ===
=== Atheists and historical revisionism ===
Atheists commonly engage in [[historical revisionism]] in order to illegitimately distort the historical record (see: [[Atheism and historical revisionism]]).
=== Religion/irreligion and war ===
=== Religion/irreligion and war ===
=== Darwinism and war ===
=== Darwinism and war ===
There is historical evidence indicating that [[Darwinism]] was a causal factor for [[WWI]] and [[WWII]] (see: [[Irreligion/religion and war]] and [[World War I and Darwinism]]).
There is historical evidence indicating that [[Darwinism]] was a causal factor for [[WWI]] and [[WWII]] (see: [[Irreligion/religion and war]] and [[World War I and Darwinism]]).
== Atheism and economics ==
== Atheism and economics ==
*[[Atheism and economics]]
*[[Atheism and economics]]
*[[Atheism and sloth|Atheism and economic productivity]]
*[[Atheism and sloth|Atheism and economic productivity]]
*[[Atheism and economic prosperity]]
*[[Atheism and economic prosperity]]
== Analysis of atheism and common objections to atheism ==
== Analysis of atheism and common objections to atheism ==
=== Commonly Cited Arguments Against Atheism and For Theism ===
=== Commonly Cited Arguments Against Atheism and For Theism ===
See: [[Arguments for theism and against atheism]]
See: [[Arguments for theism and against atheism]]
[[Image:Anselm.jpg|thumbnail|right|150px|[[Anselm of Canterbury]]'s version of the [[ontological argument]] appeared in his work ''Proslogium''.]]
[[Image:Anselm.jpg|thumbnail|right|150px|[[Anselm of Canterbury]]'s version of the [[ontological argument]] appeared in his work ''Proslogium''.]]
*[[Argument from religious experience]]
*[[Argument from religious experience]]
* [[Bible prophecy]]
*[[Bible prophecy]]
*[[Atheism and presuppositional apologetics]]
*[[Atheism and presuppositional apologetics]]
*[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]
*[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]
*[[Pascal's wager]]
*[[Pascal's wager]]
*[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
*[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
=== Biblical statements concerning atheism ===
=== Biblical statements concerning atheism ===
''See also:'' [[Bible verses relating to atheism]]
''See also:'' [[Bible verses relating to atheism]]
==Atheism and debate==
==Atheism and debate==
''See also:'' [[Atheism debates]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism debates]]
[[Image:Bahnsen.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Dr. [[Greg Bahnsen]] became known as "the man atheists fear most" due to [[Michael Martin]]'s cancellation of their scheduled debate.<ref name="Bahsen at the Stein debate">[http://www.frame-poythress.org/frame_articles/Bahnsen.htm Bahsen at the Stein debate] by John Frame</ref><ref>[http://simpleapologetics.com/thegreatdebate.html The Great Debate: Greg Bahnsen vs Gordon Stein]</ref>]]
[[Image:Bahnsen.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Dr. [[Greg Bahnsen]] became known as "the man atheists fear most" due to [[Michael Martin]]'s cancellation of their scheduled debate.<ref name="Bahsen at the Stein debate">[http://www.frame-poythress.org/frame_articles/Bahnsen.htm Bahsen at the Stein debate] by John Frame</ref><ref>[http://simpleapologetics.com/thegreatdebate.html The Great Debate: Greg Bahnsen vs Gordon Stein]</ref>]]
== Atheism and morality/ethics ==
== Atheism and morality/ethics ==
See also: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]] and [[Religion and morality]]
See also: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]] and [[Religion and morality]]
=== Atheism and moral relativism ===
=== Atheism and moral relativism ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and moral relativism]] and [[Atheism and morality]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and moral relativism]] and [[Atheism and morality]]
=== Atheism and various types of immorality ===
=== Atheism and various types of immorality ===
[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|221px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving. See: [[Atheism and sadism]] ]]
[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|221px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving. See: [[Atheism and sadism]] ]]
*[[Atheism and sexual immorality articles]]
*[[Atheism and sexual immorality articles]]
*[[Atheism and violence articles]]
*[[Atheism and violence articles]]
*[[Atheism and deception articles]]
*[[Atheism and deception articles]]
*[[Atheism and unforgiveness articles]]
*[[Atheism and unforgiveness articles]]
*[[Atheist population and immorality|Atheism and various types of immorality]]
* [[Atheist population and immorality|Atheism and various types of immorality]]
*[[List of atheist shooters and serial killers]]
* [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers]]
=== Atheism and psychopathy ===
=== Atheism and psychopathy ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and psychopathy]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and psychopathy]]
=== Barna Group studies: Atheism and morality ===
=== Barna Group studies: Atheism and morality ===
'''Barna Group study on behavior of atheists vs. evangelical Christians:'''
'''Barna Group study on behavior of atheists vs. evangelical Christians:'''
=== Study: U.S. public perception of atheist morality ===
=== Study: U.S. public perception of atheist morality ===
In 2014, a University of Kentucky study was published by Will M. Gervais, which was entitled "Everything is permitted? People intuitively judge immorality as representative of atheists", and the study indicated that "even atheist participants viewed immorality as significantly more representative of atheists than of other people."<ref>Gervais, Will M. (April 9, 2014). "Everything is permitted? People intuitively judge immorality as representative of atheists". ''PLOS ONE'', {{doi|10.1371/journal.pone.0092302}}.</ref>
In 2014, a University of Kentucky study was published by Will M. Gervais, which was entitled "Everything is permitted? People intuitively judge immorality as representative of atheists", and the study indicated that "even atheist participants viewed immorality as significantly more representative of atheists than of other people."<ref>Gervais, Will M. (April 9, 2014). "Everything is permitted? People intuitively judge immorality as representative of atheists". ''PLOS ONE'', {{doi|10.1371/journal.pone.0092302}}.</ref>
==== Church-state issues emphasis. Charity low priority ====
==== Church-state issues emphasis. Charity low priority ====
See also: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]] and [[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheism and love]]
See also: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]] and [[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheism and love]]
==== Atheist nonprofit scandals ====
==== Atheist nonprofit scandals ====
''See also:'' [[Atheist nonprofit scandals]] and ''[[Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science#Embezzlement allegation|Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science - Embezzlement allegation]]''
''See also:'' [[Atheist nonprofit scandals]] and ''[[Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science#Embezzlement allegation|Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science - Embezzlement allegation]]''
=== Irreligion and domestic violence ===
=== Irreligion and domestic violence ===
''See also:'' [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and rape]]
''See also:'' [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and rape]]
[[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|205px|right|Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.<ref name="vaw">Ellison, C. G., Trinitapoli, J. A., et al. (November 2007). [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17951587 "Race/ethnicity, religious involvement, and domestic violence"] [abstract with link to full article]. ''Violence Against Women'', doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259, vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1094-1112. Abstract from PubMed.gov</ref>]]
[[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|205px|right|Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.<ref name="vaw">Ellison, C. G., Trinitapoli, J. A., et al. (November 2007). [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17951587 "Race/ethnicity, religious involvement, and domestic violence"] [abstract with link to full article]. ''Violence Against Women'', doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259, vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1094-1112. Abstract from PubMed.gov</ref>]]
===== Secular Europe and domestic violence =====
===== Secular Europe and domestic violence =====
See also: [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]]
See also: [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]]
==== Atheism and child pornography ====
==== Atheism and child pornography ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and child pornography]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and child pornography]]
=== Atheism and slavery/forced labor ===
=== Atheism and slavery/forced labor ===
*[[Atheism and slavery]]
*[[Atheism and slavery]]
*[[Atheism and forced labor]]
*[[Atheism and forced labor]]
=== Immorality of prominent atheists ===
=== Immorality of prominent atheists ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
[[File:JAMES RANDI.jpg|thumbnail|170px|left|[[James Randi]] ]]
[[File:JAMES RANDI.jpg|thumbnail|170px|left|[[James Randi]] ]]
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
*[[Richard Carrier, adultery, divorce and polyamory]]
*[[Richard Carrier, adultery, divorce and polyamory]]
*[[Atheist conferences#Atheist events and inappropriate sexually related activities|Atheist conferences and inappropriate sexual activity]]
*[[Atheist conferences#Atheist events and inappropriate sexually related activities|Atheist conferences and inappropriate sexual activity]]
=== Atheism and rape ===
=== Atheism and rape ===
*[[Atheism and rape]]
*[[Atheism and rape]]
*[[Mass rape during the occupation of Germany|Mass rape of German women by the Soviet army]]
*[[Mass rape during the occupation of Germany|Mass rape of German women by the Soviet army]]
=== Atheism and abortion ===
=== Atheism and abortion ===
The ''Journal of Medical Ethics'' wrote this about the atheist and [[sadism|sadist]] [[Marquis de Sade]]:
The ''Journal of Medical Ethics'' wrote this about the atheist and [[sadism|sadist]] [[Marquis de Sade]]:
{{cquote|In 1795 the Marquis de Sade published his ''La Philosophie dans le boudoir'', in which he proposed the use of induced abortion for social reasons and as a means of [[population control]]. It is from this time that medical and social acceptance of abortion can be dated, although previously the subject had not been discussed in public in modern times. It is suggested that it was largely due to de Sade's writing that induced abortion received the impetus which resulted in its subsequent spread in western society.<ref>Farr, A. D. (1980). [http://jme.bmj.com/content/6/1/7.abstract "The Marquis de Sade and induced abortion"]. ''Journal of Medical Ethics'', 6, pp. 7-10. Journal of Medical Ethics website</ref>}}
{{cquote|In 1795 the Marquis de Sade published his ''La Philosophie dans le boudoir'', in which he proposed the use of induced abortion for social reasons and as a means of [[population control]]. It is from this time that medical and social acceptance of abortion can be dated, although previously the subject had not been discussed in public in modern times. It is suggested that it was largely due to de Sade's writing that induced abortion received the impetus which resulted in its subsequent spread in western society.<ref>Farr, A. D. (1980). [http://jme.bmj.com/content/6/1/7.abstract "The Marquis de Sade and induced abortion"]. ''Journal of Medical Ethics'', 6, pp. 7-10. Journal of Medical Ethics website</ref>}}
=== Atheism and profanity ===
=== Atheism and profanity ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and profanity]] and [[Atheism and culture]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and profanity]] and [[Atheism and culture]]
=== Irreligion and crime/prison population ===
=== Irreligion and crime/prison population ===
*[[Religion and crime reduction]]
*[[Religion and crime reduction]]
*[[Irreligious prison population]]
*[[Irreligious prison population]]
=== Atheism and infanticide ===
=== Atheism and infanticide ===
[[Infanticide]] is the practice of killing very young children. An infant has been medically defined as a child too young to speak.<ref>MedicineNet.com http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3966.</ref>
[[Infanticide]] is the practice of killing very young children. An infant has been medically defined as a child too young to speak.<ref>MedicineNet.com http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3966.</ref>
=== Atheism and bestiality ===
=== Atheism and bestiality ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and bestiality]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and bestiality]]
=== Atheism and other moral issues ===
=== Atheism and other moral issues ===
For more information please see: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheism and hedonism]]
For more information please see: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheism and hedonism]]
=== Atheism and hypocrisy ===
=== Atheism and hypocrisy ===
''See also:'' [[Atheist hypocrisy]]
''See also:'' [[Atheist hypocrisy]]
=== Atheism and social justice ===
=== Atheism and social justice ===
See: [[Atheism and social justice]]
See: [[Atheism and social justice]]
=== Earlier definitions of atheism ===
=== Earlier definitions of atheism ===
Dictionaries point out that previous/archaic meanings of the word atheism are: ungodliness. wickedness, immorality<ref>[http://www.positiveatheism.org/mail/eml9779.htm Dictionary Says 'Atheism' Means 'Immorality'!?]</ref><ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheism Definition of atheism - Merriam-Webster dictionary]</ref>
Dictionaries point out that previous/archaic meanings of the word atheism are: ungodliness. wickedness, immorality<ref>[http://www.positiveatheism.org/mail/eml9779.htm Dictionary Says 'Atheism' Means 'Immorality'!?]</ref><ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheism Definition of atheism - Merriam-Webster dictionary]</ref>
== Atheism and philosophy topics ==
== Atheism and philosophy topics ==
=== Atheism and meaning ===
=== Atheism and meaning ===
=== Why atheism is irrational ===
=== Why atheism is irrational ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Irreligion and superstition]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and irrationality]] and [[Irreligion and superstition]]
*[[Atheism and irrationality]]
*[[Atheism and irrationality]]
*[[Atheism and logic]]
*[[Atheism and logic]]
*[[Irreligion and superstition]]
*[[Irreligion and superstition]]
*[[Atheism and groupthink]]
*[[Atheism and groupthink]]
*[[Atheism and epistemology]]
*[[Atheism and epistemology]]
*[[Atheism and postmodernism]]
*[[Atheism and postmodernism]]
=== Atheism and reason ===
=== Atheism and reason ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and reason]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and reason]]
=== Logical fallacies that atheists commonly commit ===
=== Logical fallacies that atheists commonly commit ===
List of logical fallacies that atheists commonly commit: [[Atheism and logical fallacies]]
List of logical fallacies that atheists commonly commit: [[Atheism and logical fallacies]]
=== Atheism and meaninglessness ===
=== Atheism and meaninglessness ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and meaninglessness]] and [[Nihilism]] and [[Absurdism]] and [[Existentialism]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and meaninglessness]] and [[Nihilism]] and [[Absurdism]] and [[Existentialism]]
=== Arrogance of atheism/atheists ===
=== Arrogance of atheism/atheists ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and narcissism]] and [[Atheism and deception]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and narcissism]] and [[Atheism and deception]]
==== Why atheism is an arrogant ideology ====
==== Why atheism is an arrogant ideology ====
''See also:'' [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments|Arguments against atheism]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]]
''See also:'' [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments|Arguments against atheism]] and [[Atheism and arrogance]]
[[File:Old Nietzsche, 1899.JPG|thumbnail|220px|right|[[Friedrich Nietzsche]] wrote: "But now God is dead. You superior men, this God was your greatest danger. Only since he is in the grave, have you risen again. Only now comes the great noontide; only now the superior man will be – Lord!".<ref>[http://atheismexposed.tripod.com/atheist_arrogance.htm Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, In Michael Curtis (Ed.) The Great Political Theories, Vol. 2 (New York: Avon Books, 1962, PP. 261-262). Cited in, Christopher, J.R., G.G, Wittet, Modern Western Civilization. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1991, Pages 232, 233]</ref>
[[File:Old Nietzsche, 1899.JPG|thumbnail|220px|right|[[Friedrich Nietzsche]] wrote: "But now God is dead. You superior men, this God was your greatest danger. Only since he is in the grave, have you risen again. Only now comes the great noontide; only now the superior man will be – Lord!".<ref>[http://atheismexposed.tripod.com/atheist_arrogance.htm Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, In Michael Curtis (Ed.) The Great Political Theories, Vol. 2 (New York: Avon Books, 1962, PP. 261-262). Cited in, Christopher, J.R., G.G, Wittet, Modern Western Civilization. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1991, Pages 232, 233]</ref>
==== Study: Arrogance of New Atheists ====
==== Study: Arrogance of New Atheists ====
See: [[Atheism and arrogance#Study relating the arrogance of New Atheists and the discovery of errors by the New Atheists|Study relating the arrogance of New Atheists]]
See: [[Atheism and arrogance#Study relating the arrogance of New Atheists and the discovery of errors by the New Atheists|Study relating the arrogance of New Atheists]]
=== Atheists/agnostics and ultimate purpose ===
=== Atheists/agnostics and ultimate purpose ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and purpose]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]] and [[Atheism and beliefs]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and purpose]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]] and [[Atheism and beliefs]]
== Atheism and religion ==
== Atheism and religion ==
=== Atheism is a religion ===
=== Atheism is a religion ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Atheist cults]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism is a religion]] and [[Atheist cults]] and [[Atheist hypocrisy]]
[[File:Sanderson Jones.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[British atheism|British atheist]] Sanderson Jones is a founder of the Sunday Assembly atheist church movement.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/06/atheist-church-split_n_4550456.html Atheist Church Split: Sunday Assembly And Godless Revival's 'Denominational Chasm'], Huffington Post, 2014</ref>
[[File:Sanderson Jones.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[British atheism|British atheist]] Sanderson Jones is a founder of the Sunday Assembly atheist church movement.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/06/atheist-church-split_n_4550456.html Atheist Church Split: Sunday Assembly And Godless Revival's 'Denominational Chasm'], Huffington Post, 2014</ref>
See: [[Atheism is a religion]] ]]
See: [[Atheism is a religion]]
[[Atheism is a religion]].<ref name="Atheismisareligion">[http://creation.com/atheism-a-religion Is Atheism a religion?] by Daniel Smartt, Published: 4 May 2010(GMT+10)</ref> And many of the leaders of the atheist movement, such as the evolutionist and [[New Atheism|new atheist]]/agnostic Richard Dawkins, argue for agnosticism/atheism with a religious fervor.
[[Atheism is a religion]].<ref name="Atheismisareligion">[http://creation.com/atheism-a-religion Is Atheism a religion?] by Daniel Smartt, Published: 4 May 2010(GMT+10)</ref> And many of the leaders of the atheist movement, such as the evolutionist and [[New Atheism|new atheist]]/agnostic Richard Dawkins, argue for agnosticism/atheism with a religious fervor.
*[[Atheism is a religion]]
*[[Atheism is a religion]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination]]
*[[Atheist cults]]
*[[Atheist cults]]
=== Atheist cults ===
=== Atheist cults ===
See: [[Atheist cults]]
See: [[Atheist cults]]
[[Image:2384975035_230a0eac30.jpg|thumb|right|170px|The [[Wall Street Journal]] reported: "A comprehensive new study released by Baylor University yesterday, shows ...that the irreligious and the members of more liberal Protestant denominations, far from being resistant to [[superstition]], tend to be much more likely to believe in the paranormal and in [[pseudoscience]] than evangelical Christians."<ref name="online.wsj.com">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178219865054585.html</ref>]]
[[Image:2384975035_230a0eac30.jpg|thumb|right|170px|The [[Wall Street Journal]] reported: "A comprehensive new study released by Baylor University yesterday, shows ...that the irreligious and the members of more liberal Protestant denominations, far from being resistant to [[superstition]], tend to be much more likely to believe in the paranormal and in [[pseudoscience]] than evangelical Christians."<ref name="online.wsj.com">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178219865054585.html</ref>]]
=== Atheism and spirituality ===
=== Atheism and spirituality ===
*[[Atheism and spirituality]]
*[[Atheism and spirituality]]
=== Atheism and evidence ===
=== Atheism and evidence ===
See: [[Atheism and evidence]]
See: [[Atheism and evidence]]
=== Irreligion and superstition ===
=== Irreligion and superstition ===
''See also:'' [[Irreligion and superstition]]
''See also:'' [[Irreligion and superstition]]
=== Atheism vs. Abrahamic religions and religion ===
=== Atheism vs. Abrahamic religions and religion ===
*[[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
*[[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
*[[Atheism vs. religion]]
*[[Atheism vs. religion]]
*[[Atheism vs. Judaism]]
=== Atheism vs. Islam ===
:''See main article: [[Atheism vs. Islam]]''
=== Atheism and miracles ===
=== Atheism and miracles ===
:''See main article: [[Atheism and Miracles]]''
:''See main article: [[Atheism and Miracles]]''
==== Atheists who believe in life after death ====
==== Atheists who believe in life after death ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the supernatural]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the supernatural]]
== Atheism and death ==
== Atheism and death ==
[[File:Atheism and death.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|According to a study performed in the United States by researchers Wink and Scott, very religious people fear death the least.<ref>Multiple references:
[[File:Atheism and death.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|According to a study performed in the United States by researchers Wink and Scott, very religious people fear death the least.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/050628_deathfearfrm.htm "Fear of death: Worst if you’re a little religious?"] (July 13, 2005). World Science.
*[http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/050628_deathfearfrm.htm "Fear of death: Worst if you’re a little religious?"] (July 13, 2005). World Science.
==== Atheists and belief in life after death ====
==== Atheists and belief in life after death ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and life after death]] and [[Atheists and supernatural beliefs]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and life after death]] and [[Atheists and supernatural beliefs]]
* [[Atheism and cryonics]]
* [[Atheism and cryonics]]
*[[Atheism and transhumanism]]
*[[Atheism and transhumanism]]
==== Atheism and Hell ====
==== Atheism and Hell ====
''See also:'' [[Atheism and Hell]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and Hell]]
=== Atheism and the suppression of science ===
=== Atheism and the suppression of science ===
See: [[Atheism and the suppression of science]]
See: [[Atheism and the suppression of science]]
=== Atheism and the social sciences ===
=== Atheism and the social sciences ===
See: [[Atheism and the social sciences]]
See: [[Atheism and the social sciences]]
=== Atheism and the foundation of modern science ===
=== Atheism and the foundation of modern science ===
''See also:'' [[Christianity and science]]
''See also:'' [[Christianity and science]]
===Atheism and questions of origins===
===Atheism and questions of origins===
:''See articles: [[Atheism and Evolution]]'' and [[Evolution as a secular origins myth]]
:''See articles: [[Atheism and Evolution]]'' and [[Evolution as a secular origins myth]]
[[Creationism|Creationist]] scientists state that the [[First Law of Thermodynamics|first law of thermodynamics]] and the [[Second Law of Thermodynamics|second law of thermodynamics]] argue against an eternal universe or a universe created by natural processes and argue for a universe created by [[God]].<ref>Multiple references:
[[Creationism|Creationist]] scientists state that the [[First Law of Thermodynamics|first law of thermodynamics]] and the [[Second Law of Thermodynamics|second law of thermodynamics]] argue against an eternal universe or a universe created by natural processes and argue for a universe created by [[God]].<ref>Multiple references:
=== Atheism and scientific community ===
=== Atheism and scientific community ===
*[[Atheism and science]]
*[[Atheism and science]]
*[[Scientists and belief in the existence of God]]
*[[Scientists and belief in the existence of God]]
*[[Atheism and the origin of the universe|Atheist scientists and the origin of the universe]]
*[[Atheism and the origin of the universe|Atheist scientists and the origin of the universe]]
*[[Atheists and the National Academy of Sciences]]
*[[Atheists and the National Academy of Sciences]]
=== Atheism and scientific fraud and speculation ===
=== Atheism and scientific fraud and speculation ===
*[[Atheism and deception|Atheism and scientific fraud and speculation]]
*[[Atheism and deception|Atheism and scientific fraud and speculation]]
==Atheism and mental and physical health==
==Atheism and mental and physical health==
:''See also:'' [[Atheism and health]] and [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and negative emotions/thoughts]]
:''See also:'' [[Atheism and health]] and [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and negative emotions/thoughts]]
===Atheism and suicide===
===Atheism and suicide===
:''See also:'' [[Atheism and suicide]] and [[Atheism and depression]] and [[Hopelessness of atheism]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]]
:''See also:'' [[Atheism and suicide]] and [[Atheism and depression]] and [[Hopelessness of atheism]] and [[Atheism, agnosticism and pessimism]]
*[[Atheism and suicide]]
*[[Atheism and suicide]]
*[[Atheism and loneliness]]
*[[Atheism and loneliness]]
*[[Hopelessness of atheism]]
*[[Hopelessness of atheism]]
=== Atheism and alcoholism ===
=== Atheism and alcoholism ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and alcoholism]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and alcoholism]]
=== Atheism and illegal drug use and drug addition ===
=== Atheism and illegal drug use and drug addition ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and drug addiction]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and drug addiction]]
=== Atheism and cancer ===
=== Atheism and cancer ===
See also: [[Atheism and cancer]]
See also: [[Atheism and cancer]]
=== Atheist and higher levels of harmful genetic mutations ===
=== Atheist and higher levels of harmful genetic mutations ===
''See also:'' [[Atheists and genetic mutations]]
''See also:'' [[Atheists and genetic mutations]]
=== Atheism and obesity ===
=== Atheism and obesity ===
See: [[Atheism and obesity]]
See: [[Atheism and obesity]]
*[[Intelligence trends in religious countries and secular countries]]
*[[Intelligence trends in religious countries and secular countries]]
*[[Atheism and the theory of multiple intelligences]]
*[[Atheism and the theory of multiple intelligences]]
=== Study on emotional intelligence and religiosity ===
=== Study on emotional intelligence and religiosity ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and emotional/intrapersonal intelligence|Atheism and emotional intelligence]] and [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence|Atheism and social intelligence]]
=== Brain studies of atheists ===
=== Brain studies of atheists ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the brain]] and [[Religiosity and larger frontal lobes]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the brain]] and [[Religiosity and larger frontal lobes]]
== Atheism and women ==
== Atheism and women ==
''see also:'' [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and rape]] and [[Elevatorgate]] and [[Prominent atheists whose wives believe in the existence of God]]
''see also:'' [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and rape]] and [[Elevatorgate]] and [[Prominent atheists whose wives believe in the existence of God]]
==== Surveys by country ====
==== Surveys by country ====
In November 2010, ''Discover'' magazine published survey results published by the World Values Survey which showed significant differences between the percentage of men and women who are atheists for various countries with men outnumbering women within the [[Atheist Population|atheist population]].<ref>Khan, Razib (November 18, 2010). [http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/sex-differences-in-global-atheism-part-n/ "Gene expression; "Sex differences in global atheism, part N"]. Discover magazine website.</ref>
In November 2010, ''Discover'' magazine published survey results published by the World Values Survey which showed significant differences between the percentage of men and women who are atheists for various countries with men outnumbering women within the [[Atheist Population|atheist population]].<ref>Khan, Razib (November 18, 2010). [http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/sex-differences-in-global-atheism-part-n/ "Gene expression; "Sex differences in global atheism, part N"]. Discover magazine website.</ref>
==== United States surveys ====
==== United States surveys ====
In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported concerning the [[United States]]: "According to a much-discussed 2012 report from the Pew Research Center on Religion and Public Life, ...women are 52 percent of the U.S. population but only 36 percent of atheists and agnostics.<ref name=agap>Carter, Stephen L. (March 27, 2015). [http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-27/the-atheism-gap "The atheism gap"]. BloombergView website.</ref>
In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported concerning the [[United States]]: "According to a much-discussed 2012 report from the Pew Research Center on Religion and Public Life, ...women are 52 percent of the U.S. population but only 36 percent of atheists and agnostics.<ref name=agap>Carter, Stephen L. (March 27, 2015). [http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-27/the-atheism-gap "The atheism gap"]. BloombergView website.</ref>
=== Atheism and sexism ===
=== Atheism and sexism ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and sexism]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and sexism]]
*[[Atheism and sexism]]
*[[Atheism and sexism]]
*[[Atheism and rape]]
*[[Atheism and rape]]
*[[Sexual harassment at atheist conferences]]
*[[Sexual harassment at atheist conferences]]
*[[Elevatorgate]]
*[[Elevatorgate]]
*[[Richard Dawkins and women]]
*[[Richard Dawkins and women]]
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships|Atheist leaders and immoral relationships]]
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships|Atheist leaders and immoral relationships]]
=== Atheist feminism ===
=== Atheist feminism ===
See: [[Atheist feminism]]
See: [[Atheist feminism]]
== Atheism and marriage/relationships ==
== Atheism and marriage/relationships ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and marriage]] and [[Atheism and illegitimate births]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and marriage]] and [[Atheism and illegitimate births]]
=== Atheism and rates of marriage in the United States ===
=== Atheism and rates of marriage in the United States ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and marriageability]] and [[Atheism and women]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and marriageability]] and [[Atheism and women]]
=== Atheist marriages ===
=== Atheist marriages ===
See: [[Atheist marriages]]
See: [[Atheist marriages]]
=== Atheism and polyamory ===
=== Atheism and polyamory ===
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
*[[Atheism, polyamory and other immoral relationships]]
=== Atheism and divorce ===
=== Atheism and divorce ===
See: [[Atheism and divorce]]
See: [[Atheism and divorce]]
=== Atheism and interfaith marriages ===
=== Atheism and interfaith marriages ===
* [[Atheism and interfaith marriages]]
* [[Atheism and interfaith marriages]]
* [[Prominent atheists whose wives believe in the existence of God]]
* [[Prominent atheists whose wives believe in the existence of God]]
=== Atheism and its inability to explain love ===
=== Atheism and its inability to explain love ===
See also: [[Atheism and love]] and [[Atheism and forgiveness]]
See also: [[Atheism and love]] and [[Atheism and forgiveness]]
=== Atheism and sexuality ===
=== Atheism and sexuality ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and sexuality]] and [[Atheism and romance]] and [[Atheism and fertility rates]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and sexuality]] and [[Atheism and romance]] and [[Atheism and fertility rates]]
=== Atheists and physical attractiveness ===
=== Atheists and physical attractiveness ===
''See also:'' [[Atheists and physical attractiveness]]
''See also:'' [[Atheists and physical attractiveness]]
== Atheism and race ==
== Atheism and race ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism, race and gender]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism, race and gender]]
=== Asian atheism ===
=== Asian atheism ===
''See also:'' [[Asian atheism]]
''See also:'' [[Asian atheism]]
==== Atheism and race: United States and Europe ====
==== Atheism and race: United States and Europe ====
In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported:
In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported:
{{cquote|According to a much-discussed 2012 report from the Pew Research Center on Religion and Public Life, only 3 percent of U.S. atheists and agnostics are black, 6 percent are Hispanic, and 4 percent are Asian. Some 82 percent are white. (The relevant figures for the population at large at the time of the survey were 66 percent white, 11 percent black, 15 percent Hispanic, 5 percent Asian.)
{{cquote|According to a much-discussed 2012 report from the Pew Research Center on Religion and Public Life, only 3 percent of U.S. atheists and agnostics are black, 6 percent are Hispanic, and 4 percent are Asian. Some 82 percent are white. (The relevant figures for the population at large at the time of the survey were 66 percent white, 11 percent black, 15 percent Hispanic, 5 percent Asian.)
== Atheism and education ==
== Atheism and education ==
*[[Religion and education]]
*[[Religion and education]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination|Atheistic indoctrination and education]]
*[[Atheist indoctrination|Atheistic indoctrination and education]]
*[[Atheism and academia]]
*[[Atheism and academia]]
*[[Atheism and academic performance]]
*[[Atheism and academic performance]]
== Global atheism in the 21st century ==
== Global atheism in the 21st century ==
=== Global decline of atheism ===
=== Global decline of atheism ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and diversity]] and [[Atheism and culture]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and diversity]] and [[Atheism and culture]]
[[File: Blue Marble.jpg|200px|thumbnail|right|Atheism is in [[Global atheism|decline worldwide]], with the number of atheists falling from 4.5% of the world’s population in 1970 to 2.0% in 2010 and projected to drop to 1.8% by 2020.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/global-study-atheists-decline-only-18-world-population-2020 Global Study: Atheists in Decline, Only 1.8% of World Population by 2020]</ref>]]
[[File: Blue Marble.jpg|200px|thumbnail|right|Atheism is in [[Global atheism|decline worldwide]], with the number of atheists falling from 4.5% of the world’s population in 1970 to 2.0% in 2010 and projected to drop to 1.8% by 2020.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/global-study-atheists-decline-only-18-world-population-2020 Global Study: Atheists in Decline, Only 1.8% of World Population by 2020]</ref>]]
=== Demoographics of atheism ===
=== Demoographics of atheism ===
[[Demography]] is the study of human populations, and is a major specialty in the disciplines of sociology, economics, history, geography, statistics and epidemiology.
[[Demography]] is the study of human populations, and is a major specialty in the disciplines of sociology, economics, history, geography, statistics and epidemiology.
==== Atheism and specific countries/areas ====
==== Atheism and specific countries/areas ====
*[[China and atheism]]
*[[China and atheism]]
*[[French atheism]]
*[[French atheism]]
*[[British atheism]]
*[[British atheism]]
*[[American atheism]]
*[[American atheism]]
*[[Irreligion in Australia]]
*[[Irreligion in Australia]]
*[[Irreligion in New Zealand]]
*[[Irreligion in New Zealand]]
*[[Atheism in the Anglosphere]]
*[[Atheism in the Anglosphere]]
=== Atheism statistics ===
=== Atheism statistics ===
*[[Atheism statistics]]
*[[Atheism statistics]]
*[[Christianity vs. atheism statistics]]
*[[Christianity vs. atheism statistics]]
=== Atheist movement and leadership ===
=== Atheist movement and leadership ===
* [[Atheist movement]]
* [[Atheist movement]]
* [[Atheism and leadership]]
* [[Atheism and leadership]]
== Views on atheists ==
== Views on atheists ==
''See also:'' [[Views on atheists]] and [[Distrust of atheists]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheophobia]]
''See also:'' [[Views on atheists]] and [[Distrust of atheists]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheophobia]]
[[File:Sam Harris-2010.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]
[[File:Sam Harris-2010.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]
=== Other topics related to views on atheists ===
=== Other topics related to views on atheists ===
*[[Persecution of atheists]]
* [[Persecution of atheists]]
*[[Atheophobia]] is a fear and/or hatred of atheism/atheists.
*[[Atheophobia]] is a fear and/or hatred of atheism/atheists.
== Desecularization and its causes ==
== Desecularization and its causes ==
''See also:'' [[Desecularization]]
''See also:'' [[Desecularization]]
=== Atheism and sub-replacement levels of fertility ===
=== Atheism and sub-replacement levels of fertility ===
''See also:'' [[Atheism and fertility rates]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and fertility rates]]
[[File:Jacques Berlinerblau.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|In 2011, atheist [[Jacques Berlinerblau]] declared: "The Golden Age of [[Secularism]] has passed."<ref>Berlinerblau, Jacques (February 4, 2011). [http://chronicle.com/blogs/brainstorm/obama-at-the-national-prayer-breakfast-raging-christ-fest-secular-wake/31816 "Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast"]. The Chronicle of Higher Education/Brainstorm blog. Retrieved on May 29, 2015.</ref>]]
[[File:Jacques Berlinerblau.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|In 2011, atheist [[Jacques Berlinerblau]] declared: "The Golden Age of [[Secularism]] has passed."<ref>Berlinerblau, Jacques (February 4, 2011). [http://chronicle.com/blogs/brainstorm/obama-at-the-national-prayer-breakfast-raging-christ-fest-secular-wake/31816 "Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast"]. The Chronicle of Higher Education/Brainstorm blog. Retrieved on May 29, 2015.</ref>]]
=== Secularism is exhausted and unconfident ===
=== Secularism is exhausted and unconfident ===
''See also:'' [[Decline of the atheist movement]]
''See also:'' [[Decline of the atheist movement]]
=== Causes of desecularization ===
=== Causes of desecularization ===
*[[Causes of desecularization]]
*[[Causes of desecularization]]
*[[Decline of the secular left]]
*[[Decline of the secular left]]
=== Zero secularization rates in France and Protestant Europe ===
=== Zero secularization rates in France and Protestant Europe ===
''See also:'' [[British atheism]]
''See also:'' [[British atheism]]
=== Growth of evangelical Christianity in secular regions ===
=== Growth of evangelical Christianity in secular regions ===
*[[Growth of Christianity in China|Growth of evangelical Christianity in China]]
*[[Growth of Christianity in China|Growth of evangelical Christianity in China]]
*[[East Asia and global desecularization]]
*[[East Asia and global desecularization]]
*[[Growth of evangelical Christianity#Evangelical Christianity and the developed world|Growth of evangelical Christianity in the developed world]]
*[[Growth of evangelical Christianity#Evangelical Christianity and the developed world|Growth of evangelical Christianity in the developed world]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union]]
*[[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union]]
*[[Growth of Protestantism in Russia]]
*[[Growth of Protestantism in Russia]]
=== Future of desecularization via the continued global resurgence of religion ===
=== Future of desecularization via the continued global resurgence of religion ===
''See also:'' [[Growth of global desecularization]] and [[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
''See also:'' [[Growth of global desecularization]] and [[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
[[File:Birkbeck College, University of London.jpg|left|thumbnail|200px|[[Eric Kaufmann]] using a wealth of demographic studies, argues that there will be a significant decline of global atheism in the 21st century which will impact the [[Western World]].<ref>
[[File:Birkbeck College, University of London.jpg|left|thumbnail|200px|[[Eric Kaufmann]] using a wealth of demographic studies, argues that there will be a significant decline of global atheism in the 21st century which will impact the [[Western World]].<ref>
==== Growth of desecularization in the 21st century ====
==== Growth of desecularization in the 21st century ====
See: [[Growth of global desecularization]]
See: [[Growth of global desecularization]]
== Notable atheists who became ex-atheists ==
== Notable atheists who became ex-atheists ==
''See:'' [[Ex-atheists]]
''See:'' [[Ex-atheists]]
== Claims about the conditionality and existence of atheism ==
== Claims about the conditionality and existence of atheism ==
''See also:'' [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]] and [[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]]
''See also:'' [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]] and [[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]]
=== There are no atheists in foxholes ===
=== There are no atheists in foxholes ===
''See also:'' [[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]] and [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]]
''See also:'' [[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]] and [[Atheists doubting the validity of atheism]]
[[File:Foxhole.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Reverend William T. Cummings is famous for declaring ''[[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]]''.<ref>Multiple references:
[[File:Foxhole.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Reverend William T. Cummings is famous for declaring ''[[There Are No Atheists In Foxholes|There are no atheists in foxholes]]''.<ref>Multiple references:
=== Denials that atheists exist ===
=== Denials that atheists exist ===
* [[Denials that atheists exist]]
* [[Denials that atheists exist]]
== Causes of atheism ==
== Causes of atheism ==
:''See main article: [[Causes of atheism]]'' and [[Atheism and hedonism]] and [[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
:''See main article: [[Causes of atheism]]'' and [[Atheism and hedonism]] and [[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
=== Freedom from Atheism Foundation (FFAF) ===
=== Freedom from Atheism Foundation (FFAF) ===
In 2012, the [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] (FFAF) was formed as an online interfaith civil rights group to provide support for victims of militant atheism, protect the rights of religious believers, and address the increasing amount of atheist intolerance around the world. The groups' many admins are all anonymous due to the large amount of hate mail, threats, and stalking the site receives from militant atheists.
In 2012, the [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] (FFAF) was formed as an online interfaith civil rights group to provide support for victims of militant atheism, protect the rights of religious believers, and address the increasing amount of atheist intolerance around the world. The groups' many admins are all anonymous due to the large amount of hate mail, threats, and stalking the site receives from militant atheists.
=== Online videos related to atheism ===
=== Online videos related to atheism ===
*[[Atheism videos]]
*[[Atheism videos]]
*[[Creation vs. Evolution Videos]]
*[[Creation vs. Evolution Videos]]
== Atheism and the media ==
== Atheism and the media ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the media]] and [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheism news]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the media]] and [[Atheism and public relations]] and [[Atheism news]]
*[[Atheism and the media#Post 2010 drop in volume of atheism news stories|Drop in news stories about atheism]]
*[[Atheism and the media#Post 2010 drop in volume of atheism news stories|Drop in news stories about atheism]]
*[[Atheism and the media#Post 2010 the percentage of negative news stories about atheism has increased|Negative news stories about atheism]]).
*[[Atheism and the media#Post 2010 the percentage of negative news stories about atheism has increased|Negative news stories about atheism]]).
== Atheism and culture: Art, architecture, music, poetry, dance and humor ==
== Atheism and culture: Art, architecture, music, poetry, dance and humor ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and culture]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and culture]]
*[[Atheist art]]
*[[Atheist art]]
*[[Atheism and architecture]]
*[[Atheism and architecture]]
*[[Atheist music]]
*[[Atheist music]]
*[[Atheist poetry]]
* [[Atheist poetry]]
*[[Atheism and dance]]
*[[Atheism and dance]]
*[[Atheism and humor]]
*[[Atheism and humor]]
== Atheism and homosexuality ==
== Atheism and homosexuality ==
See:
See:
*[[Atheist actions against homosexuals]]
*[[Atheist actions against homosexuals]]
*[[Atheism and homosexuality]]
*[[Atheism and homosexuality]]
== Other well-known proponents of atheism ==
== Other well-known proponents of atheism ==
''See:'' [[Famous atheists]] and [[Famous agnostics]]
''See:'' [[Famous atheists]] and [[Famous agnostics]]
[[Image:nietzsche2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Friedrich Nietzsche]] ]]
[[Image:nietzsche2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Friedrich Nietzsche]] ]]
*[[Diagoras of Melos]]
*[[Diagoras of Melos]]
*[[Friedrich Nietzsche]]
*[[Friedrich Nietzsche]]
*[[A. J. Ayer]]
*[[A. J. Ayer]]
*[[Ludwig Feuerbach]]
*[[Ludwig Feuerbach]]
*[[Friedrich Engels]]
*[[Friedrich Engels]]
*[[Sigmund Freud]]
*[[Sigmund Freud]]
*[[Adolf Hitler]]<ref name="Today's atheists"/>
*[[Albert Camus]]
*[[Albert Camus]]
*[[Ayn Rand]]
*[[Ayn Rand]]
*[[Madalyn Murray O'Hair]]
*[[Madalyn Murray O'Hair]]
*[[Paul Kurtz]]
*[[Paul Kurtz]]
*[[John Gray (philosopher)|John Gray]]
*[[John Gray (philosopher)|John Gray]]
=== Well-known proponents of skepticism/atheism/agnosticism ===
=== Well-known proponents of skepticism/atheism/agnosticism ===
*[[David Hume]]
*[[David Hume]]
*[[Bertrand Russell]]
*[[Bertrand Russell]]
== Atheist organizations ==
== Atheist organizations ==
See: [[Atheist organizations]]
See: [[Atheist organizations]]
=== Atheist organizations and fundraising ===
=== Atheist organizations and fundraising ===
*[[Atheist organizations and fundraising]]
*[[Atheist organizations and fundraising]]
==Atheism quotes==
==Atheism quotes==
''See articles: [[Atheism Quotes]]''
''See articles: [[Atheism Quotes]]''
== Atheism news ==
== Atheism news ==
See: [[Atheism news]]
See: [[Atheism news]]
== Recommended reading ==
== Recommended reading ==
*[[Christian apologetics books on atheism]]
*[[Christian apologetics books on atheism]]
== Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian ==
== Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian ==
*[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
* [[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]]
*[http://creation.com/good-news Some good news]
*[http://creation.com/good-news Some good news]
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Atheism articles]]
*[[Atheism articles]]
*[[Atheism symbols]]
*[[Atheism symbols]]
==External links==
==External links==
''see also:'' [[Atheism website resources]]
''see also:'' [[Atheism website resources]]
'''General articles on atheism:'''
'''General articles on atheism:'''
* [http://creation.com/atheism Atheism] by [[Creation Ministries International]]
*[http://creation.com/atheism Atheism] by [[Creation Ministries International]]
*[http://www.wnd.com/2013/03/horrific-human-toll-of-militant-atheism-exposed/ Horrific Human Toll of 'Militant Atheism' Exposed: USSR's genocide against Christians largely ignored - World Net Daily]
*[http://www.wnd.com/2013/03/horrific-human-toll-of-militant-atheism-exposed/ Horrific Human Toll of 'Militant Atheism' Exposed: USSR's genocide against Christians largely ignored - World Net Daily]
*[http://creation.com/atheism-agnosticism-and-humanism-godless-religions-questions-and-answers Atheism, agnosticism and humanism: godless religions] by [[Creation Ministries International]]
*[http://creation.com/atheism-agnosticism-and-humanism-godless-religions-questions-and-answers Atheism, agnosticism and humanism: godless religions] by [[Creation Ministries International]]