Lauryn Seering, an atheist who works for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Photo courtesy of Lauryn Seering. Schacter identifies as agnostic.

AP Photo/Jae C. Hong. ... Atheist churches are still fairly new, but studies have shown that participation in them and other types of atheist organizations can bring social and emotional benefits.

People peruse an art exhibit hosted by Atheists United featuring religious signage that has been taken down in the Los Angeles area, April 23, 2023, in Los Angeles. RNS photo by Alejandra Molina ...

Many people are hesitant to identify as atheists because of social stigma they may face, ... Photo Illustration by Jason Lancaster/CNN/Getty Images.

Many people are hesitant to identify as atheists because of the social stigma they may face, making it hard to pinpoint connections and differences among this group.

Many atheists consider themselves to be highly rational people who rate evidence and analytical thinking above religion, superstition and intuition. They might even argue that atheism is the most ...

Dear Amy: I am an atheist and am keeping my spiritual beliefs close to my heart as they would offend most family members and friends who all, to various degrees, identify as believers (Christians ...

Many people are hesitant to identify as atheists because of the social stigma they may face, making it hard to pinpoint connections and differences among this group.