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| − | Furthermore, atheism is often associated with immorality (see: [[Atheism and morality]]). In addition, historically atheists have frequently behaved in an immoral manner (see: [[Atheist population and immorality]]) and have committed capital crimes (see: [[Atheism and Mass Murder]] and [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers]]). | + | Citing another study on the public's perception of atheists the Smithsonian declares: |
| + | {{Cquote|“It is striking that even atheists appear to hold the same intuitive anti-atheist bias,” study co-author Will Gervais, psychology professor at the University of Kentucky, tells AFP. “I suspect that this stems from the prevalence of deeply entrenched pro-religious norms. Even in places that are currently quite overtly secular, people still seem to intuitively hold on to the belief that religion is a moral safeguard.”<ref>[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/theres-strong-bias-against-atheists-around-world-180964382/?webSyncID=211eb333-156c-0333-a14e-a3032acab9c7&sessionGUID=86b53230-ad61-5844-3049-43cc84645ee9 Survey Finds Most People Are Biased Against Atheists, Including Atheists] By Jason Daley, AUGUST 9, 2017, smithsonian.com</ref>}} | ||
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| + | Furthermore, atheism is often associated with various types of immorality (see: [[Atheism and morality]]). In addition, historically atheists have frequently behaved in an immoral manner (see: [[Atheist population and immorality]]) and have committed capital crimes (see: [[Atheism and Mass Murder]] and [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers]]). | ||
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Concerning the stigma of atheism, sociological research indicates that atheists are widely distrusted in both religious cultures and nonreligious cultures (see: Distrust of atheists and Views on atheists).[3][4][5][6] According to a study published in the International Journal for The Psychology of Religion: "anti-atheist prejudice is not confined either to dominantly religious countries or to religious individuals, but rather appears to be a robust judgment about atheists."[5] The study found that many atheists do not trust other atheists as well.[5]
The abstract for the 2016 journal article entitled Atheism and how it is perceived: Manipulation of, bias against and ways to reduce the bias which was published in the journal Nordic Psychology indicates: "...atheists are distrusted, elicit disgust and are viewed as immoral both explicitly and implicitly".[7]
Citing another study on the public's perception of atheists the Smithsonian declares:
| “ | “It is striking that even atheists appear to hold the same intuitive anti-atheist bias,” study co-author Will Gervais, psychology professor at the University of Kentucky, tells AFP. “I suspect that this stems from the prevalence of deeply entrenched pro-religious norms. Even in places that are currently quite overtly secular, people still seem to intuitively hold on to the belief that religion is a moral safeguard.”[8] | ” |
Furthermore, atheism is often associated with various types of immorality (see: Atheism and morality). In addition, historically atheists have frequently behaved in an immoral manner (see: Atheist population and immorality) and have committed capital crimes (see: Atheism and Mass Murder and List of atheist shooters and serial killers).
Notes
- ↑ Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007). "Interview with an atheist". News21. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.
- ↑ NEWSWEEK Poll: 90% Believe in God, Newsweek 2007
- ↑ Study: Atheists distrusted as much as rapists
- ↑ Atheists Widely Distrusted, Even Among Themselves, UK Study Finds, Christian Post, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Anti-atheist distrust ‘deeply and culturally ingrained’, study finds, The Independent, 2015
- ↑ Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006
- ↑ Atheism and how it is perceived: Manipulation of, bias against and ways to reduce the bias by Gerhard Andersson, Nordic Psychology 68(3):1-10 · January 2016, DOI: 10.1080/19012276.2015.1125304
- ↑ Survey Finds Most People Are Biased Against Atheists, Including Atheists By Jason Daley, AUGUST 9, 2017, smithsonian.com