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this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2025
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I think it's because people are still uncomfortable answering "atheist" on questionnaires and polls. It's easier to say "no religious affiliation", and most people are probably agnostic instead of atheist anyway.
You're right. This survey lists 29 % of Americans as "Religiously unaffiliated". Of those 5 % are Atheists, 6 % Agnostic and 19 % "Nothing in particular".
Yea, similarly there is no way 70% of Americans are Christian. That's probably just the way they are raised and are likely to fill out if you don't feel comfortable saying "atheist".
70% Christian, 3% Atheist, 1% Muslim, 2% Jewish... WTF are the other 24%? Don't tell me there are that many Buddhist/Hindu/Shinto/etc. folks here! Something's not adding up.
I wouldn't answer atheist because I feel that's as much a belief as any religion. I'm agnostic. The most undecided choice possible.
Atheism is nothing more than a lack of belief in any god.
It's a bit like asking me what's my favourite marvel superhero. It's not that I don't like them or don't think they are important for some people. It's just not relevant for me.