Why is atheism growing?

As secularism grows, atheists and agnostics are trying to expand and diversify their ranks. ... read more

But as for why, no one knows why atheism is increasing in America, or if the trend will continue. There are various theories; in fact, a contrary case could also be made that religion is simply changing, or that other indicators evince increasing vitality for religion or that secular growth is not strong/will not last [1; 19, chapter 3]. read more

A similar share (35%) often thinks about the meaning and purpose of life. And roughly half of all atheists (54%) frequently feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe, up from 37% in 2007. In fact, atheists are more likely than U.S. Christians to say they often feel a sense of wonder about the universe (54% vs. 45%). read more

A new study by the Barna Group has found that atheism and agnosticism are being embraced by a growing percentage of young people. According to the study, “2015 State of Atheism in America” 20 years ago, 18 percent of skeptics were under the age of 30; today, the percentage is nearly double that, at 34 percent. read more