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Many scientists are atheists, but that doesn't mean they are anti-religious

  • Written by Elaine Howard Ecklund, Professor of Sociology and Director of The Religion and Public Life Program, Rice University
imageThe public often assumes that scientists are atheists. The reality, however, is more complex. SIphotography/iStock via Getty Images

Distrust of atheists is strong in the United States. The General Social Survey consistently demonstrates that as a group, Americans dislike atheists more than any other religious group. According to various studies,...

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