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In reply to the discussion: Americans Intuitively Judge Atheists as Immoral [View all]bravenak
(34,648 posts)Americans need to examine their own flawed thinking in order to change their minds.
There have been studies showing atheists divorce less but i consider them flawed. Not enough information given in the studies.
My main point is that its not up to atheist to change thoughts other people have, especially when those thoughts are not facts or based on evidence.
Americans have thought a tremendous amount of bigotted bullcrap in the past and will continue to do so. People tend to think that their way is better and look down on those who do it different. Based on evidence, atheists are not immoral compared to religious groups, atheist are less likely to end up in prison in this country than christians, but still are thought to be immoral. Why? Maybe because the majority of this country is religious and they have the power to control the narrative. I watch lock up on msnbc often and i rarely see an atheist on screen. I have always found it amusing.