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State atheism or atheist state is the incorporation of hard atheism or non-theism into political regimes. It is considered the opposite of theocracy and may also refer to large-scale secularization attempts by governments.
- Regional Differences in Worship
- Least Religious States
- New England and The Northwest: More People Indifferent, Atheist, Or Agnostic
The United States is also the most religious country among the developed nations, with about 40 percent of its population categorized as very religious. Although the United States’ citizens are quite diverse in their religions and beliefs, it has been observed that religion follows strong regional and demographic boundaries and trends within the wo...
In a Gallup poll, citizens from across the US were surveyed to determine whether “religion is not important in their lives and say they seldom or never attend religious services." From this poll, Vermont and Maine were considered to be the least religious, as more than half of their respective respondents stated that religion was not very important...
These states are in stark contrast in their belief patterns to the least religious states, wherein the top position goes to Vermont with around 56 percent of its population being registered under the category of “Nonreligious”. Vermont is followed by New Hampshire along with 10 other states under the list of least religious states. Of the least rel...
Jun 4, 2021 · Tennessee is the last state to maintain an unenforceable ban on ministers in their Constitutions, while seven states still have their unconstitutional bans on atheists. Although unenforceable,...
RankState% Of Nonreligious Citizens1Vermont56.3 %2Maine51.1 %3New Hampshire49.2 %4Massachusetts46.0 %This year’s State of the Secular States Report identifies areas of policy where progress is possible and where taking action will make a real difference in the lives of our fellow Americans. American Atheists has been at the forefront of opposing state-level threats to religious equality.
Mar 24, 2024 · Mar 24, 2024. -- 3. State atheism is a form of governance in which a government actively promotes atheism while suppressing religious freedom and practices, often associated with...
To provide an idea of the scale here, consider that in 2022, American Atheists tracked approximately 500 negative bills in state legislatures that impacted civil rights and religious equality. In the 2023 legislative session, we tracked more than 1,000 such state bills — about twice as many as the previous high water mark.
Jun 4, 2021 · Numerous state constitutions established laws banning both ministers and atheists when they were ratified. The bans on ministers were framed as necessary to protect their “sacred calling.” The...
