U.S. federal surveys don't collect data on atheists. To learn more about who we are and the challenges our community faces, we created the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study of American atheists, agnostics, and nones. Find out the results at http://secularsurvey.org
"Atheists experience discrimination in different areas ranging from employment to housing to healthcare, and it's much more significant in very religious parts of the country," explains our VP @AlisonMGill1, citing the findings of our U.S. #SecularSurvey. https://youtu.be/5TzlA4dNM7E
Want to know what data says about nonreligious Americans' diverse experiences? Then read the results of the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study of American atheists, agnostics, and nones: http://secularsurvey.org
Our U.S. #SecularSurvey found that nonreligious Black and trans people face particular challenges. In this @SecularStudents presentation by our VPs @DebGod and @AlisonMGill1, find out how to make your atheist community more welcoming and inclusive. http://youtu.be/k6tfTJSZ4uA
Workplace discrimination against atheists happens all too often. Unsurprisingly, nearly half of participants in our U.S. #SecularSurvey said they concealed their nonreligious identity at work. Find out more about the struggles secular Americans face at https://www.secularsurvey.org/
In comparison with older atheists, younger atheists are more interested in reducing religious harm than in protecting church/state separation, our US #SecularSurvey found. "We need to show young activists how a lack of religious equality harms them directly," said @AlisonMGill1.
Our U.S #SecularSurvey, the largest study about nonreligious Americans, found widespread discrimination against nonbelievers. Minority groups — LGBTQ people, people of color, and ex-Muslims — in very religious communities faced the most stigma. https://www.secularsurvey.org
"[American Atheists'] U.S. #SecularSurvey – the largest survey of nonreligious Americans ever conducted, with nearly 34,000 participants – found strong support for safeguarding the separation of church and state," adds @phil_zuckerman.
Find out more: https://www.secularsurvey.org
"37.5% of #SecularSurvey respondents under 25 whose parents were aware of their nonbelief 'reported that their parents were somewhat or very unsupportive' of their views, while a full 40.4% of LGBTQ nonreligious youth reported the same," notes @C_Stroop....
Our U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study about nonreligious Americans, found widespread discrimination and stigma against nonbelievers. With another extremist on the Supreme Court, our situation could become even worse. #OurCourt https://www.secularsurvey.org
Our U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study of nonreligious Americans, found that nearly 29.4% of participants or their children faced discrimination at school for being nonreligious. Among them, there was a 21.5% higher rate of likely depression. https://www.secularsurvey.org
This online anti-atheist bigotry is all too common. Our U.S. #SecularSurvey found that 58.3% of participants faced discrimination on social media for being nonreligious. And with a 39% higher rate of depression among them, it's a mental health issue. https://www.secularsurvey.org
Our U.S. #SecularSurvey found that Black atheists are disproportionately affected by stigma and discrimination. @SarahMLevin of @SecularDems, thank you for bringing attention to this troubling fact. Find out more here: https://www.secularsurvey.org #Secular #DemConvention
Want to discover the highlights of the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study about nonreligious Americans? Then join us in 2 hours (11:30 am ET, 10:30 am CT), as we break down the data. You'll also have the chance to ask your questions. Register now!...
To help the UN understand the stigma and discrimination secular people face, we presented the UN with our #RealityCheck report, which analyzes the responses of nearly 34,000 nonreligious Americans from our #SecularSurvey. https://www.secularsurvey.org
"In other words, this is not just a report about the nonreligious, it is also handwriting on the wall for the religious. They might sincerely believe they are representing God, but they end up being very toxic," writes @david_gamble. #SecularSurvey...
The #SecularSurvey reveals atheists' struggles but also "throws a spotlight upon many of those around them who are religious [and] claim to hold the high moral ground yet are intolerant of people who have different beliefs or no belief," says @david_gamble...
New Jersey ranked fifth lowest for stigma against nonreligious people, found the #RealityCheckReport, the first report from the U.S. #SecularSurvey. More info from @reporterbmakin for @MyCentralJersey...
"Anti-atheism bias radiates outward from families and circles of friends throughout American society," writes @snedekrj, reflecting upon the troubling results of the U.S. #SecularSurvey. #RealityCheckReport...
The U.S #SecularSurvey, the largest study about nonreligious Americans, found widespread discrimination and stigma against nonbelievers. Minority groups and residents of very religious communities, especially in the South and Utah, faced the most stigma. https://www.secularsurvey.org/
The #RealityCheckReport found that nonreligious people want secular organizations to keep public schools secular, to stop religious exemptions & to protect women's health--all the things Alison, Chris, Michael & Randolf have been discussing. #SecularSurvey...
Thanks to the U.S. #SecularSurvey, we now have proof that nonreligious people face stigma. Learn more with our VP Alison Gill, our OR Assistant Director Michael Surgeon, @Atheisting1 & @randolf828 on the Daily Atheist Morning Show! #RealityCheckReport...
"The rate of discrimination & stigma [against nonreligious Americans] is much higher in very religious areas. That blows a hole in the argument that religion is a force for good, doesn't it?" said our VP Alison Gill. #RealityCheckReport #SecularSurvey...
Thanks to the U.S. #SecularSurvey, we finally have real data about the discrimination and stigma atheists face. Join @Aron_Ra and our VP @AlisonMGill1 now for a fascinating deep-dive into the data. #RealityCheckReport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMlYm541LA4
The #RealityCheckReport revealed widespread discrimination and stigma against nonreligious Americans. Tell lawmakers that has got to stop! Take action now! #StopSecularStigma #SecularSurvey https://atheists.quorum.us/campaign/26098/
In just 15 minutes, discover the results of the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest study about nonreligious Americans! You'll get the most important highlights and the chance to ask your questions. Sign up now! #RealityCheckReport https://www.atheists.org/survey
Nonreligious Americans who participated in the U.S. #SecularSurvey reported widespread discrimination and stigma, especially in the South. Discover their stories in the groundbreaking #RealityCheckReport. https://www.secularsurvey.org
Excited to discover the results of the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest survey about atheists and the nonreligious? Then join us tomorrow at 7:00 pm ET for the full briefing! Let your friends know you're attending with a RT. https://www.atheists.org/survey
They're coming—the results from the U.S. #SecularSurvey, the largest ever data collection project on atheists, agnostics, and other nonreligious Americans. Join us on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm ET to discover who we are as secular Americans. Register today! http://atheists.org/survey
