Atheism is far from new, but the various ways that people say “no thank you” to belief in gods, deities, or particular religions are so diverse that they’ve had a huge impact on world belief systems.

Talking coherently about our enduring belief in gods is crucial to human peace and progress. Guy P. Harrison From formal debates on stages to casual conversations on living-room couches, most ...

Though the share of Americans who say they don’t believe in a higher power has increased in the past decade, some people still view atheists negatively. A 2017 study found that people believe atheists ...

The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) promotes atheism and discourages citizens from practicing religion. The 281 million Chinese people who belong to the CCP or its affiliated youth organizations ...