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Study shows many American atheists hide their non-belief (news.unl.edu)
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We've come a long way in the last thirty years, but we still have farther to go. We can't say we live in a truly secular society if people can't be open about their faith or lack. Too many communities feel entitled to punishing anyone who doesn't conform to their expectations.

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[–] Hhffggshn@lemmy.click 3 points 1 year ago

I became an atheist when I was about 9 years old. I didn't tell anyone in my family until I was over 50 years old. I still keep it quiet in mixed company. I am damned lucky I was able to find a partner who was raised an atheist.