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I’ve noted elsewhere in these pages the succession of formerly atheist or agnostic intellectuals who in recent years have surprised their audiences by acknowledging Western societies’ ancient and continuing dependence on Christian concepts and values.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

Lou assumes her husband is an atheist and doesn’t understand when she discovers a Bible in the house.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025

China's officially atheist government has been wary of organized movements outside its control, and the country's Christians had been split among those attending unofficial "house" or "underground" churches and those visiting government-sanctioned places of worship.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025

Despite being ruled by the atheist Chinese Communist Party, China has a sizeable Christian population.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025

While at the heart of Beethoven’s symphony lies a vision of a better civilisation led by a benign deity, Berlioz, a life-long atheist, attempts to evoke the Apocalypse and Final Judgement in sound.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

All around him now there are football atheists.

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025

Mr. Persico mentions that Martin Luther hated Jews and persecuted heretics, and he acknowledges that Locke excluded Catholics and atheists from toleration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025

You can see the evidence yourself: On social media, people are making teary videos professing to have rediscovered Jesus; in the comments, former atheists share stories of finding peace and purpose in prayer.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2025

Welch says she was raised by atheists, while Sullivan grew up in a religious household.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2025

Their decision to raise us as atheists was no different from another family's decision to raise their kids Christian or Jewish.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi