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Discrimination Against Atheists

Author : Nina Weiler-Harwell
Publisher : LFB Scholarly Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781593324414
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (244 download)

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Download or read book Discrimination Against Atheists written by Nina Weiler-Harwell and published by LFB Scholarly Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Weiler-Harwell examines continuing, legal, discrimination against atheists, as made clear in two cases: Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000) and Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2004). These rulings created a new, discriminatory level of distinction for believers versus non-believers that is ahistorical in light of previous Supreme Court precedent. Both cases created new standards for analyzing equality under the law for non-conformists such as atheists, shaping a new hierarchy of protected and unprotected forms of religious belief. The new judicial standards elevate monotheistic religious belief over the neutrality standard that had been heralded in prior Supreme Court decisions and create a kind of American Civil Religion."--Provided by publisher.

Godless Citizens in a Godly Republic: Atheists in American Public Life

Author : Isaac Kramnick
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393254976
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (932 download)

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Book Synopsis Godless Citizens in a Godly Republic: Atheists in American Public Life by : Isaac Kramnick

Download or read book Godless Citizens in a Godly Republic: Atheists in American Public Life written by Isaac Kramnick and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Illuminating.” —Phil Zuckerman, author of Living the Secular Life If the First Amendment protects the separation of church and state, why have atheists had to fight for their rights? In this valuable work, R. Laurence Moore and Isaac Kramnick reveal the fascinating history of atheism in America and the legal challenges to federal and state laws that made atheists second-class citizens.

Sensitivity to Potential Anti-Atheist Discrimination Events

Author : David F. Bradley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Sensitivity to Potential Anti-Atheist Discrimination Events written by David F. Bradley and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ample research suggests that many people have negative attitudes toward atheists and do discriminate against atheists. Atheists, in turn, are aware of anti-atheist attitudes and report experiencing many forms of discrimination. Research into the effects of discrimination in many different minority groups, including atheists, has used retrospective self-reported frequency of perceived experiences of discrimination as the variable of interest. However, this methodology confounds two important constructs: exposure to potentially discriminatory experiences and a tendency to interpret events as discriminatory. To measure the latter, which I term discrimination sensitivity, I developed a measure consisting of several hypothetical scenarios that atheists might find themselves in, and asked participants to judge whether they think each scenario is an example of discrimination. Participants were self-identified U.S. atheist adults recruited from Amazon's Mechanical Turk (N = 441). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed that a 10-item measure with two subscales (Overt and Subtle) best fit the data. This dissertation was particularly designed to test the validity and effect of sensitivity to subtle, rather than overt, discrimination. Sensitivity to subtle discrimination was associated with psychological entitlement, centrality of atheist identity, and interpersonal rejection sensitivity, providing initial support for the validity of the Subtle subscale. Finally, I found that sensitivity to subtle discrimination partially mediated the relationship between self-reported past-year anti-atheist discrimination and psychological well-being (depression and anxiety). I discuss implications for clinical work with clients reporting experiences of discrimination.

Atheism in the United States

Author : Kevin Roy Simonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Atheism in the United States written by Kevin Roy Simonson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social injustice and unequal treatment based on group membership are prevalent in United States culture. As a result, many minority groups are marginalized and discriminated. Minority groups experience both individual and systemic discrimination, which has direct physical and psychological costs for the individual and the group (Sue & Sue, 2008). Atheists have been argued to comprise a minority group (Jenks, 1987). Existing literature suggests that Atheists are the least trusted group in the United States (Edgell et al., 2006; Jenks, 1987). Further, anecdotal reports, qualitative studies, and quantitative studies suggest that anti-Atheist discrimination does occur (Downey, 2004; Heiner, 1992; Hunsberger & Altemeyer, 2006, Hwang, 2008; Nash, 2003; Nussbaum, 1999; Peters, 2009; Pollit, 2005; Reisberg, 1998; Saeed & Grant, 2004; Smith-Stoner, 2007; Volokh, 2006). Using grounded theory methodology, this study attempted to understand how individuals who are Atheist make sense of stereotypes and discrimination.

Anti-Atheist Nation

Author : Petra Klug
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000804429
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Anti-Atheist Nation written by Petra Klug and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atheists are a growing but marginalized group in the American religious patchwork and they have been the target of ridicule and discrimination throughout the nation’s history. This book is the first comprehensive study of anti-atheism in the United States. It traces anti-atheism through five centuries of American history from colonization to the era of Donald Trump and contemporary conspiracy ideologies, such as the atheist New World Order. Describing anti-atheist prejudices and explaining the social and psychological mechanisms behind anti-atheist attitudes, it will appeal to scholars of sociology, religious studies and history with interests in religion in the United States.

Race in a Godless World

Author : Nathan G. Alexander
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526142392
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Race in a Godless World written by Nathan G. Alexander and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is modern racism a product of secularisation and the decline of Christian universalism? The debate has raged for decades, but up to now, the actual racial views of historical atheists and freethinkers have never been subjected to a systematic analysis. Race in a Godless World sets out to correct the oversight. It centres on Britain and the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century, a time when popular atheist movements were emerging and scepticism about the truth of Christianity was becoming widespread. Covering racial and evolutionary science, imperialism, slavery and racial prejudice in theory and practice, it provides a much-needed account of the complex and sometimes contradictory ideas espoused by the transatlantic community of atheists and freethinkers. It also reflects on the social dimension of irreligiousness, exploring how working-class atheists’ experiences of exclusion could make them sympathetic to other marginalised groups.

Why There Is No God

Author : Armin Navabi
Publisher : Atheist Republic
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Why There Is No God written by Armin Navabi and published by Atheist Republic. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Science can't explain the complexity and order of life; God must have designed it to be this way.""God's existence is proven by scripture.""There's no evidence that God doesn't exist.""God has helped me so much. How could none of it be true?""Atheism has killed more people than religion, so it must be wrong!" How many times have you heard arguments like these for why God exists? Why There Is No God: Simple Responses to 20 Common Arguments for the Existence of God provides simple, easy-to-understand counterpoints to the most popular arguments made for the existence of God. Each chapter presents a concise explanation of the argument, followed by a response illustrating the problems and fallacies inherent in it. Whether you're an atheist, a believer or undecided, this book offers a solid foundation for building your own inquiry about the concept of God.

The Godless Constitution

Author : Isaac Kramnick
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393315240
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book The Godless Constitution written by Isaac Kramnick and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Godless Constitution is a ringing rebuke to the religious right's attempts, fueled by misguided and inaccurate interpretations of American history, to dismantle the wall between church and state erected by the country's founders. The authors, both distinguished scholars, revisit the historical roots of American religious freedom, paying particular attention to such figures as John Locke, Roger Williams, and especially Thomas Jefferson, and examine the controversies, up to the present day, over the proper place of religion in our political life. With a new chapter that explores the role of religion in the public life of George W. Bush's America, The Godless Constitution offers a bracing return to the first principles of American governance.

Village Atheists

Author : Leigh Eric Schmidt
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691183112
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Book Synopsis Village Atheists by : Leigh Eric Schmidt

Download or read book Village Atheists written by Leigh Eric Schmidt and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling history of atheism in American public life A much-maligned minority throughout American history, atheists have been cast as a threat to the nation’s moral fabric, barred from holding public office, and branded as irreligious misfits in a nation chosen by God. Yet village atheists—as these godless freethinkers came to be known by the close of the nineteenth century—were also hailed for their gutsy dissent from stultifying pieties and for posing a necessary secularist challenge to the entanglements of church and state. In Village Atheists, Leigh Eric Schmidt explores the complex cultural terrain that unbelievers have long had to navigate in their fight to secure equal rights and liberties in American public life. He rebuilds the history of American secularism from the ground up, giving flesh and blood to these outspoken infidels. Village Atheists demonstrates that the secularist vision for the United States proved to be anything but triumphant in a country where faith and citizenship were—and still are—closely interwoven.

Hi, I'm an Atheist!

Author : David G. McAfee
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN 13 : 1250782090
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis Hi, I'm an Atheist! by : David G. McAfee

Download or read book Hi, I'm an Atheist! written by David G. McAfee and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to coming out as a non-believer David G. McAfee was raised in a conservative American Christian household. So when he stopped believing in God—any god—his family was shocked. He quickly realized that atheists are misunderstood, frequently thought of as Satan worshippers and anarchists. Thus started McAfee's journey to his true self, and crusade to tell others—especially those who are devoutly religious—what atheism really is, what he believes in, and why atheists should not be feared. In Hi, I'm an Atheist!, McAfee looks at what an atheist believes and how to “come out” as an atheist to your friends, family, and co-workers, offering sound advice on overcoming the difficult moments in any “coming out” conversation. Including a resource guide both for people just coming to atheism and people who have been atheists for years as well as an interview with Rebecca Vitsmun, the woman made famous for coming out as an atheist live on CNN, Hi I’m an Atheist! is a smart, sensitive, and realistic guide to living one’s life positively and honestly without the need for a belief in God.

Atheism Religion and Life (A Layman's Perspective)

Author : Brian Hinkley
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1312978686
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Book Synopsis Atheism Religion and Life (A Layman's Perspective) by : Brian Hinkley

Download or read book Atheism Religion and Life (A Layman's Perspective) written by Brian Hinkley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that lays bare the fallacy of religion. It makes an unmistakable statement on the personal effect religion has on the individual; and the damage inflicted on the cultural, political and economic life of the world's population. Arguments for and against religion, atheism and the philosophy of life are examined, but always geared towards the layman. Humour, and irreverent commentary, assists the reader to question Bible events, in a fashion that helps the ordinary person to understand religion from an atheist's perspective. The bogus claims made by religions, are dissected by the clever use of stories, quotes, and examining relevant sections of the Bible. Veiled sections of the Bible that most of the public either have never heard of, or don't believe exist are exposed. A provocative read to challenge both the religious and non-religious. It is concise and understandable. Agree or disagree, one thing all critics agree upon, it will make you think about life and religion.

Do You Believe in Atheists? Trust and Anti-atheist Prejudice

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Do You Believe in Atheists? Trust and Anti-atheist Prejudice written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent polls (e.g., Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann, 2006) have consistently found that atheists are the least liked group in America today, a type of prejudice that has barely been researched. This anti-atheist prejudice is surprising because atheists do not constitute a cohesive, recognizable, or powerful group. To the degree that people feel that religion provides a unique and necessary source of morality, they may dislike atheists primarily because of moral distrust towards them. This suggests a distinct origin for anti-atheist prejudice that sets it apart from ethnic, racial, and gender prejudice. We explored this broad hypothesis in a series of three experiments. First, we find that on an implicit level anti-atheist prejudice is driven by distrust rather than a feeling of generalized unpleasantness towards atheists. Second, we find that discrimination against atheists is limited to contexts requiring a high degree of trust. Finally, we find that anti-atheist prejudice is malleable. These findings are discussed in terms of prominent evolutionary theories of religion.

Religious Discrimination in Courtroom Oaths

Author : Shannon M. Griffith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780355065671
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (656 download)

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Download or read book Religious Discrimination in Courtroom Oaths written by Shannon M. Griffith and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study investigated whether trust in Atheists moderates the relationship between prejudice against Atheists and belief in a hypothetical Atheists' witness testimony. Pilot studies revealed that participants do not innately label witnesses who affirm as Atheists and determined that there was no significant difference between ratings of belief in Atheists witnesses in comparison to Christian witnesses. Responses from 185 MTurk participants confirmed that belief in witnesses did not significantly differ between Atheists and Christians. Furthermore, trust did not moderate the relationship between prejudice against Atheists and belief in the Atheist witness. These studies furthered research in distrust against Atheists within the criminal justice context. Limitations and future directions for research in this area are discussed.

Religion in a Free Market

Author : Barry Alexander Kosmin
Publisher : Paramount Market Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780976697367
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (973 download)

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Download or read book Religion in a Free Market written by Barry Alexander Kosmin and published by Paramount Market Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pulpits to the op-ed pages, several messages about religion in the U.S. are heard again and again: It's said that Americans are flocking to churches and other religious institutions in greater numbers than ever before, that non-Christian faiths are growing rapidly, and that a new religious fervor among the young is filling up the pews. All of these frequently heard messages are incorrect, according to this book. The book, by professors Barry A. Kosmin and Ariela Keysar of Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., is based on a major national survey which they conducted. The U.S. Census is prohibited from asking questions about religion, so this survey, the American Religious Identification Survey, contains the most complete and reliable source of data on religion in America today. This book argues that religion in America can best be understood as a product on offer in the marketplace of ideas. It says that "religious ferment in America is as strong as it has ever been, so whatever you learned about religion in the U.S. a generation ago is out of date."

A Letter Concerning Toleration. By John Locke, Esq

Author : John Locke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book A Letter Concerning Toleration. By John Locke, Esq written by John Locke and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The New Religious Intolerance

Author : Martha C. Nussbaum
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674065913
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The New Religious Intolerance written by Martha C. Nussbaum and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What impulse prompted some newspapers to attribute the murder of 77 Norwegians to Islamic extremists, until it became evident that a right-wing Norwegian terrorist was the perpetrator? Why did Switzerland, a country of four minarets, vote to ban those structures? How did a proposed Muslim cultural center in lower Manhattan ignite a fevered political debate across the United States? In The New Religious Intolerance, Martha C. Nussbaum surveys such developments and identifies the fear behind these reactions. Drawing inspiration from philosophy, history, and literature, she suggests a route past this limiting response and toward a more equitable, imaginative, and free society. Fear, Nussbaum writes, is "more narcissistic than other emotions." Legitimate anxieties become distorted and displaced, driving laws and policies biased against those different from us. Overcoming intolerance requires consistent application of universal principles of respect for conscience. Just as important, it requires greater understanding. Nussbaum challenges us to embrace freedom of religious observance for all, extending to others what we demand for ourselves. She encourages us to expand our capacity for empathetic imagination by cultivating our curiosity, seeking friendship across religious lines, and establishing a consistent ethic of decency and civility. With this greater understanding and respect, Nussbaum argues, we can rise above the politics of fear and toward a more open and inclusive future.

Religion, Personality, and Social Behavior

Author : Vassilis Saroglou
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1136449841
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Religion, Personality, and Social Behavior written by Vassilis Saroglou and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological interest in religion, in terms of both theory and empirical research, has been constant since the beginning of psychology. However, since the beginning of the 21st Century, partially due to important social and political events and developments, interest in religion within personality and social psychology has increased. This volume reviews the accumulated research and theory on the major aspects of personality and social psychology as applied to religion. It provides a high quality integrative, systematic, and rigorous review of that work, with a focus on topics that are both central in personality and social psychology and have allowed for the accumulation of solid and replicated and not impressionist knowledge on religion. The contributors are renowned researchers in the field who offer an international perspective that is both illuminating, yet neutral, with respect to religion. The volume’s primary audience are academics, researchers, and advanced students in social psychology, but it will also interest those in sociology, political sciences, and anthropology.