Views on atheists
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In regards to 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]
| 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: |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
See Also
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