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yortsed snacilbuper

(7,939 posts)
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 07:55 PM Jul 2012

Rise of the secularists!

They're fighting back against the overbearing influence of religious conservatives, writes activist DAVID NIOSE

Today's secular movement, though still flying under the radar of many Americans, is unquestionably producing results, as numerous indicators reflect a growing, empowered nonreligious demographic.

For example, for the first time ever a majority of Americans would now vote for a qualified atheist for president, according to a recent Gallup report. Meanwhile, the Secular Student Alliance, the national umbrella organization for college atheists, has expanded from just a few dozen campus groups in 2007 to over 350 today, and is now venturing into high schools.

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Rise of the secularists! (Original Post) yortsed snacilbuper Jul 2012 OP
Love it RedstDem Jul 2012 #1
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RedstDem

(1,239 posts)
1. Love it
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Jul 2012

Extreme right wing religion, no matter which one, is the greatest danger the world faces
Thanks for posting that

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)
3. A quick wiki search states:
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 10:18 PM
Jul 2012

"A Gallup Poll survey taken in 2008 indicated that religion is not an important part of their daily life for 34% of Americans"

Thats a pretty large demographic, and I wouldn't be surprised if its grown since 2008.

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