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Concerning various '''views on atheists''', research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, atheists are the group that Americans relate least to in terms of their vision of American society and are the group most likely to be mentioned as one that Americans would not want to have marry into their family. | Concerning various '''views on atheists''', research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, atheists are the group that Americans relate least to in terms of their vision of American society and are the group most likely to be mentioned as one that Americans would not want to have marry into their family. | ||
<ref>Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006</ref> Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is a founder of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref>http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref>http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist</ref> | <ref>Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006</ref> Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is a founder of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref>http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref>http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist</ref> | ||
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| + | == Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and rape]] | ||
On December 10, 2011, USA Today reported in a story entitled ''Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists'': | On December 10, 2011, USA Today reported in a story entitled ''Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists'': | ||
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| − | The study, conducted among 350 Americans adults and 420 Canadian college students, asked participants to decide if a fictional driver damaged a parked car and left the scene, then found a wallet and took the money, was the driver more likely to be a teacher, an atheist teacher, or a rapist teacher? | ||
The participants, who were from religious and nonreligious backgrounds, most often chose the atheist teacher. | The participants, who were from religious and nonreligious backgrounds, most often chose the atheist teacher. | ||
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The study is part of an attempt to understand what needs religion fulfills in people. Among the conclusions is a sense of trust in others. | The study is part of an attempt to understand what needs religion fulfills in people. Among the conclusions is a sense of trust in others. | ||
| − | "People find atheists very suspect," Shariff said. "They don't fear God so we should distrust them; they do not have the same moral obligations of others. This is a common refrain against atheists. People fear them as a group."<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/religion/story/2011-12-10/religion-atheism/51777612/1 Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists]</ref> | + | "People find atheists very suspect," Shariff said. "They don't fear God so we should distrust them; they do not have the same moral obligations of others. This is a common refrain against atheists. People fear them as a group."<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/religion/story/2011-12-10/religion-atheism/51777612/1 Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists]</ref>}} |
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Revision as of 15:18, August 22, 2013
Concerning various views on atheists, research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, atheists are the group that Americans relate least to in terms of their vision of American society and are the group most likely to be mentioned as one that Americans would not want to have marry into their family. [1] Dr. Sam Harris is a founder of the New Atheism movement. Sam Harris is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.[2] In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."[3]
Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists
See also: Atheism and rape
On December 10, 2011, USA Today reported in a story entitled Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists:
| “ | The study, conducted among 350 Americans adults and 420 Canadian college students, asked participants to decide if a fictional driver damaged a parked car and left the scene, then found a wallet and took the money, was the driver more likely to be a teacher, an atheist teacher, or a rapist teacher?
The participants, who were from religious and nonreligious backgrounds, most often chose the atheist teacher. The study is part of an attempt to understand what needs religion fulfills in people. Among the conclusions is a sense of trust in others. "People find atheists very suspect," Shariff said. "They don't fear God so we should distrust them; they do not have the same moral obligations of others. This is a common refrain against atheists. People fear them as a group."[4] |
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| Position: | This group does not at all agree with my vision of American society: |
I would disapprove if my child wanted to marry a member of this group: |
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| Atheist | 39.6% | 47.6% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 33.5% |
| Homosexual | 22.6% | NA |
| Conservative Christian | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| Recent Immigrant | 12.5% | Not Asked |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 18.5% |
| Jew | 7.4% | 11.8% |
| Asian American | 7.0% | 18.5% |
| African American | 4.6% | 27.2% |
| White American | 2.2% | 2.3% |
Atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women
See also: Atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women and Atheism and marriageability
Survey data and website tracking data of prominent atheists' websites indicate that in the Western World, atheism appears to be significantly less appealing to women.[5][6][7] Studies also indicate that atheists are a minority in the population.
See Also
- Atheist Population
- Atheism and mass murder
- Atheism and uncharitableness
- Atheism and morality
- Atheism, pederasty and NAMBLA
- Atheism and deception
- Atheism and marriageability
- Atheist whining
- Atheism
Notes
- ↑ Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006
- ↑ http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist
- ↑ http://newsinitiative.org/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist
- ↑ Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists
- ↑ http://www.americanreligionsurvey-aris.org/reports/NONES_08.pdf
- ↑ http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women