atheist
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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
He describes himself as an atheist and said it felt like "a bit of an imposition and probably a bit unfair and silly".
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
The Chinese government remains officially atheist and keeps tight control over organized religion.
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
He did it again with another atheist by trying to nitpick what the word "believe" means when asked if one "believes" in God.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025
Just because you’re an atheist, that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t love for things to have reasons for why they are.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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