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The [[Barna Group]] found that [[atheism|atheists]] and [[agnostics]] in America were more likely, than [[theist]]s in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable: illegal drug use; '''excessive drinking;''' sexual relationships outside of marriage; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; obscene language; gambling; pornography and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/bisexuality.<ref>http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard</ref> | The [[Barna Group]] found that [[atheism|atheists]] and [[agnostics]] in America were more likely, than [[theist]]s in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable: illegal drug use; '''excessive drinking;''' sexual relationships outside of marriage; [[abortion]]; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; obscene language; gambling; pornography and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in [[homosexuality]]/bisexuality.<ref>http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard</ref> | ||
| − | [[File:PZ Myers3.jpg|thumbnail|right|285px|The [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution | + | [[File:PZ Myers3.jpg|thumbnail|right|285px|The [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution]]ist [[PZ Myers]] giving a presentation to a group that is likely largely made up of white males.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/us/16beliefs.html?_r=1</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/Racial_demographics_of_the_Richard_Dawkins%27_audience</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women</ref> In June 2010, [[PZ Myers]] commented that atheist meetings tend to be significantly more attended by males.<ref>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/06/the_woman_problem.php</ref> |
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| − | + | <small>(photo obtained from [https://www.flickr.com/photos/22427429@N00/3019515778/ Flickr], see: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.en license agreement])</small>]] | |
| − | <small>(photo obtained from [ | + | A 2009 article in LiveScience.com entitled ''Women More Religious Than Men'' reported: "A new analysis of survey data finds women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways...The latest findings, released Friday, are no surprise, only confirming what other studies have found for decades.<ref>[http://www.livescience.com/7689-women-religious-men.html ''Women More Religious Than Men'']</ref> In 2007, the Pew Research Center found that American women were more religious than American men.<ref>http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html</ref> See also: [[Atheism and women]] |
| − | A 2009 article in LiveScience.com entitled ''Women More Religious Than Men'' reported: "A new analysis of survey data finds women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways...The latest findings, released Friday, are no surprise, only confirming what other studies have found for decades. <ref>[http://www.livescience.com/7689-women-religious-men.html ''Women More Religious Than Men'']</ref> In 2007, the Pew Research Center found that American women were more religious than American men.<ref>http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html</ref> See also: [[Atheism and women]] | + | |
According to the [[Centers for Disease Control]] (CDC): | According to the [[Centers for Disease Control]] (CDC): | ||
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Most people who binge drink are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent. | Most people who binge drink are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent. | ||
| − | It is estimated that about 17% of men and about 8% of women will meet criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.<ref>[ | + | It is estimated that about 17% of men and about 8% of women will meet criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/mens-health.htm Fact Sheets - Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Men's Health]</ref>}} |
== Irreligious American men and domestic violence == | == Irreligious American men and domestic violence == | ||
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[[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|255px|right|Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.<ref>doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 [http://vaw.sagepub.com/content/13/11/1094.abstract ''Violence Against Women'', ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence'',] November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112</ref> ]] | [[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|255px|right|Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.<ref>doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 [http://vaw.sagepub.com/content/13/11/1094.abstract ''Violence Against Women'', ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence'',] November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112</ref> ]] | ||
The abstract for the 2007 article in the journal ''Violence Against Women'' entitled ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence'' indicated: | The abstract for the 2007 article in the journal ''Violence Against Women'' entitled ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence'' indicated: | ||
| − | {{cquote|The authors explored the relationship between religious involvement and intimate partner violence by analyzing data from the first wave of the National Survey of Families and Households. They found that: (a) religious involvement is correlated with reduced levels of domestic violence; (b) levels of domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; (c) the effects of religious involvement on domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; and (d) religious involvement, specifically church attendance, protects against domestic violence, and this protective effect is stronger for African American men and women and for Hispanic men, groups that, for a variety of reasons, experience elevated risk for this type of violence.<ref>doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 [ | + | {{cquote|The authors explored the relationship between religious involvement and intimate partner violence by analyzing data from the first wave of the National Survey of Families and Households. They found that: (a) religious involvement is correlated with reduced levels of domestic violence; (b) levels of domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; (c) the effects of religious involvement on domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; and (d) religious involvement, specifically church attendance, protects against domestic violence, and this protective effect is stronger for African American men and women and for Hispanic men, groups that, for a variety of reasons, experience elevated risk for this type of violence.<ref>doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17951587 ''Violence Against Women'', ''Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence''], November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112</ref>}} |
See also: [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]] | See also: [[Irreligion and domestic violence]] and [[Secular Europe and domestic violence]] | ||
| − | According to the [[World Health Organization]], "Evidence suggests that alcohol use increases the occurrence and severity of domestic violence".<ref>[http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/world_report/factsheets/ft_intimate.pdf World Health Organization Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Fact Sheet]</ref> A 2010 ''Scientific American'' column article indicates concerning domestic violence that "Women suffer close to two thirds of the injuries... In addition, women and men differ in the severity of their actions; women are more likely to scratch or slap their partners, men more commonly punch or choke their partners."<ref>[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-men-the-more-belligerent-sex/ Are Men the More Belligerent Sex? Men are more dangerous, but women can be just as aggressive], ''Scientific American'', Apr 1, 2010 |By Hal Arkowitz and Scott O. Lilienfeld</ref> | + | According to the [[World Health Organization]], "Evidence suggests that alcohol use increases the occurrence and severity of domestic violence".<ref>[http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/world_report/factsheets/ft_intimate.pdf World Health Organization Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Fact Sheet]</ref> |
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| + | A 2010 ''Scientific American'' column article indicates concerning domestic violence that "Women suffer close to two thirds of the injuries... In addition, women and men differ in the severity of their actions; women are more likely to scratch or slap their partners, men more commonly punch or choke their partners."<ref>[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-men-the-more-belligerent-sex/ Are Men the More Belligerent Sex? Men are more dangerous, but women can be just as aggressive], ''Scientific American'', Apr 1, 2010 |By Hal Arkowitz and Scott O. Lilienfeld</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| − | [[Category: Atheism]] | + | [[Category:Atheism]] |
| − | [[Category: Sociology]] | + | [[Category:Sociology]] |
| − | [[Category: Medicine]] | + | [[Category:Medicine]] |
Latest revision as of 05:23, April 9, 2019
Atheists often have significant problems with excess alcohol usage (For more information please see: Atheism and alcoholism).
The Barna Group found that atheists and agnostics in America were more likely, than theists in America, to look upon the following behaviors as morally acceptable: illegal drug use; excessive drinking; sexual relationships outside of marriage; abortion; cohabitating with someone of opposite sex outside of marriage; obscene language; gambling; pornography and obscene sexual behavior; and engaging in homosexuality/bisexuality.[1]
The atheist and evolutionist PZ Myers giving a presentation to a group that is likely largely made up of white males.[2][3][4] In June 2010, PZ Myers commented that atheist meetings tend to be significantly more attended by males.[5] (photo obtained from Flickr, see: license agreement)
A 2009 article in LiveScience.com entitled Women More Religious Than Men reported: "A new analysis of survey data finds women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways...The latest findings, released Friday, are no surprise, only confirming what other studies have found for decades.[6] In 2007, the Pew Research Center found that American women were more religious than American men.[7] See also: Atheism and women
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
| “ | Men are more likely than women to drink excessively. Excessive drinking is associated with significant increases in short-term risks to health and safety, and the risk increases as the amount of drinking increases. Men are also more likely than women to take other risks (e.g., drive fast or without a safety belt), when combined with excessive drinking, further increasing their risk of injury or death.
Approximately 63% of adult men reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days. Men (24%) were two times more likely to binge drink than women during the same time period. Men average about 12.5 binge drinking episodes per person per year, while women average about 2.7 binge drinking episodes per year. Most people who binge drink are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent. It is estimated that about 17% of men and about 8% of women will meet criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.[8] |
” |
Irreligious American men and domestic violence
Research suggests that irreligiousity is a causal factor for domestic violence.[9]
The abstract for the 2007 article in the journal Violence Against Women entitled Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence indicated:
| “ | The authors explored the relationship between religious involvement and intimate partner violence by analyzing data from the first wave of the National Survey of Families and Households. They found that: (a) religious involvement is correlated with reduced levels of domestic violence; (b) levels of domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; (c) the effects of religious involvement on domestic violence vary by race/ethnicity; and (d) religious involvement, specifically church attendance, protects against domestic violence, and this protective effect is stronger for African American men and women and for Hispanic men, groups that, for a variety of reasons, experience elevated risk for this type of violence.[10] | ” |
See also: Irreligion and domestic violence and Secular Europe and domestic violence
According to the World Health Organization, "Evidence suggests that alcohol use increases the occurrence and severity of domestic violence".[11]
A 2010 Scientific American column article indicates concerning domestic violence that "Women suffer close to two thirds of the injuries... In addition, women and men differ in the severity of their actions; women are more likely to scratch or slap their partners, men more commonly punch or choke their partners."[12]
See also
Atheist Americans, race and alcoholism
References
- ↑ http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/5-barna-update/58-practical-outcomes-replace-biblical-principles-as-the-moral-standard
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/us/16beliefs.html?_r=1
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/Racial_demographics_of_the_Richard_Dawkins%27_audience
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women
- ↑ http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/06/the_woman_problem.php
- ↑ Women More Religious Than Men
- ↑ http://www.livescience.com/culture/090227-religion-men-women.html
- ↑ Fact Sheets - Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Men's Health
- ↑ doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 Violence Against Women, Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence, November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112
- ↑ doi: 10.1177/1077801207308259 Violence Against Women, Race/Ethnicity, Religious Involvement, and Domestic Violence, November 2007 vol. 13 no. 11 1094-1112
- ↑ World Health Organization Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Fact Sheet
- ↑ Are Men the More Belligerent Sex? Men are more dangerous, but women can be just as aggressive, Scientific American, Apr 1, 2010 |By Hal Arkowitz and Scott O. Lilienfeld
