How mainstream do you see the Atheist movement becoming in the next 20-25 years?

[MouseTeeth]

Do you think religion will still be a dominating force, at least in the US, in people's lives/politics/ decision making process etc? Or do you think science and rationality plus the spreading of alternative ideas via the Internet will change that?

 

[MBwithadream]

It's already here. It's just some people still wnat to make money from said religious people.

 

[MouseTeeth]

It's already here. It's just some people still wnat to make money from said religious people.

I agree, it's really gaining momentum especially in the 18-25 demographic but how long until we have politicians/candidates taking notice n stop pandering to religious fanatics.

 

[the cac mamba]

hopefully soon. but when you see these idiot repulicans talking about how we need to bring god back into the country

 

[acri1]

I don't really foresee any sort of huge atheist movement, but religion will just get less and less relevant. There are studies showing that Millennials (people 18-30) are less religious than older generations, but they usually identify as "unaffiliated" rather than atheist.

So I doubt there will be a huge atheist movement, but as time goes on fewer and fewer people will bother with going to church or making their kids go. That's what the demographics seem to indicate at least.

 

[OG_StankBrefs]

Baby boomer generation need hurr up n die da fukk off already.

Except mah mamma, uncles, aunties, n cousins of course.

 

[stealthbomber]

its already mainstream as hell. i give it 10 years, give or take , till its not relevant in politics.

but then there will be some other stupid thing politicians will pander to. im thinking drug policy will be that next "thing" parties are judged on.

 

[Serious]

I agree, it's really gaining momentum especially in the 18-25 demographic but how long until we have politicians/candidates taking notice n stop pandering to religious fanatics.

Well, maybe if the 18-25 demographic decided to vote.

There's a reason why, politicians cater to these nuts(bible belt). There's a reason why the politicians care about the senior citizen vote. Hmm, could be because they vote . Wake up people,even if you don't think your vote, doesn't count or matter it, it really does.


Funny thing is, now that I think about it, a lot people did struggle in Political Science 101, even though it has to be one of the easiest courses in college to pass.

*waits for idiot to misinterpret this*

 

[emoney]

I listen to a lot of atheist podcasts, watch youtube videos, read blogs, and they/we are planning to go hard on you religious people very soon. BRACE YOURSELF!

LOL

 

[nalej]

once the young generation are old enough to have kids and teach shed a light on them. and also when all the old ignorant fukks die.

 

[stealthbomber]

Well, maybe if the 18-25 demographic decided to vote.

There's a reason why, politicians cater to these nuts(bible belt). There's a reason why the politicians care about the senior citizen vote. Hmm, could be because they vote . Wake up people,even if you don't think your vote, doesn't count or matter it, it really does.


Funny thing is, now that I think about it, a lot people did struggle in Political Science 101, even though it has to be one of the easiest courses in college to pass.

*waits for idiot to misinterpret this*

Young U.S. Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging - Gallup.com

58% isn't too bad

but we'll do better as we get older

85% for 50-up tho

 

[Serious]

Young U.S. Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging - Gallup.com

58% isn't too bad

but we'll do better as we get older

85% for 50-up tho

breh, did you read the article, that's 20% drop in 4 years

 

[MouseTeeth]

its already mainstream as hell. i give it 10 years, give or take , till its not relevant in politics.

but then there will be some other stupid thing politicians will pander to. im thinking drug policy will be that next "thing" parties are judged on.

Really u think so? I still feel like there's a huge stigma associated with being a non-believer. I'm always cautious about who I reveal my true beliefs to. I guess that's the problem, atheists/agnostics r apathetic ppl because they're not insane like their religious counterparts and would rather keep their personal beliefs to themselves rather than impose them on other people/offend them. Which is the way it should b imho.

 

[88m3]

Europe

 

[MouseTeeth]

Europe

The middle east