Tag: atheist
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Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma
Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists among the least trusted or liked groups. For example, Americans rank atheists first when asked which group “does not at all agree with my vision of American society.” Emphasize media’s influence: news and entertainment often shape public attitudes toward…
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Either you are a believer or an atheist, not an agnostic
Agnosticism is not a worldview. It is a lack of one. People often present it as intellectual humility — the safe and “rational” middle ground between faith and disbelief. Yet this neutrality is an illusion. Every human being already lives as either a believer or a non-believer. Agnosticism is only a delay, not a decision.…