Atheism

That estimate comes from a new research paper, which suggests a lot of atheists avoid disclosing their disbelief.

New research finds an imaginary talk with a non-believer can reduce distrust of the non-religious. Think of what an actual conversation might do.

New research finds Republicans and Democrats both link morality with religiosity in political candidates.

New research suggests seeing the natural world as purposefully created is our default setting.

Their presence challenges fundamental defense mechanisms that protect people from fear of death.

New research questions the link between religiosity and mental health.

New research finds a link between disbelief and unethical behavior is strongly lodged in Americans’ minds.

Two economists find an association between the percentage of non-believers in a state and the most productive sort of entrepreneurial activity.

In years past you likely were either religious or you didn't care to talk about it. On college campuses these days, there are more options, and sometimes students will explain their choices.

A survey of World War II veterans finds combat experience can either increase, or decrease, religious participation. It depends on whether vets found their wartime experiences positive or negative.

Followers of major Christian figures tend to express more positive emotions in their tweets than followers of well-known atheists.

A recently published study from Finland finds that even atheists have a hard time asking God to harm their loved ones.

Two sets of researchers ask whether nonbelievers turn toward God after contemplating death.