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
The Chinese government remains officially atheist and keeps tight control over organized religion.
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
Despite being ruled by the atheist Chinese Communist Party, China has a sizeable Christian population.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Musk is an atheist, but in this attitude, he is increasingly joined by the Christian right, as Julia Carrie Wong documented at the Guardian this week.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025
He said, “Ghosts don’t care if you believe in them,” and even though I was an atheist, I knew he wasn’t right.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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