Why people are reluctant to call themselves atheists | CNN
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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.
  • @Cosmicomical@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2•9 months ago

    I see, thank you for the heads-up. Anyway, I’m booking a plane ticket :D

    But jokes apart, it’s incredible that especially a small town has so many atheists. That’s very cool.

    • DojanEnglish
      1•9 months ago

      Religion here tends to be something people keep more private. It’s not something you announce loudly, or even subtly in many cases. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone wear a cross or anything like that.

      Not saying there aren’t proselytisers - my old workplace was literally next door neighbours to a JW church (and they were assholes), so there are exceptions. But they feel comparatively few and far between.