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The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.
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The great unchurching of America
A seismic shift in religion is upon U.S.
www.axios.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.
www.axios.com/2025/12/26/g...
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12/23/2025
Have a happy Human Light Day
Have a happy Human Light Day
December 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
12/23/2025
Have a happy Human Light Day
Have a happy Human Light Day
Fewer than half of Americans now say religion is an important part of their daily lives, a 17 percentage point drop since 2015, which ranks among the largest declines in the world, according to a new Gallup poll.
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/g...
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U.S. faith levels plummet to lowest on record
The U.S. is rapidly becoming more secular.
www.axios.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fewer than half of Americans now say religion is an important part of their daily lives, a 17 percentage point drop since 2015, which ranks among the largest declines in the world, according to a new Gallup poll.
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/g...
www.axios.com/2025/11/13/g...
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#ThoughtForTheDay on BBC Radio 4 should include nonreligious contributions – or be scrapped. Join our campaign 👇👇👇 www.secularism.org.uk/thought-for-... #TftD
Reform ‘Thought for the Day’
Thought for the Day should include nonreligious contributions – or be scrapped.
www.secularism.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#ThoughtForTheDay on BBC Radio 4 should include nonreligious contributions – or be scrapped. Join our campaign 👇👇👇 www.secularism.org.uk/thought-for-... #TftD
Religious identity is fading in many countries. From 2010 to 2020, the share of the population that was affiliated with any religion dropped at least 5 percentage points in 35 countries, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
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How religion declines around the world
Religion in a country tends to decline in three transitional stages that unfold across generations, a new paper using Center data proposes.
www.pewresearch.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Religious identity is fading in many countries. From 2010 to 2020, the share of the population that was affiliated with any religion dropped at least 5 percentage points in 35 countries, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
The 2025 scholarships are available to full-time students in the United States and are designed to support students who in addition to pursuing excellence in their academic studies are also activists for secular values on their campus and/or in their community.
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secularstudents.org/scholarships/
Scholarships for Secular Student Activists
Scholarships for Student Activists SSA Student Activist Scholarships The 2025 scholarships are available to full-time students enrolled in high school, trade school, college, or university in the Unit...
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June 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The 2025 scholarships are available to full-time students in the United States and are designed to support students who in addition to pursuing excellence in their academic studies are also activists for secular values on their campus and/or in their community.
secularstudents.org/scholarships/
secularstudents.org/scholarships/
This year, we gather in Chicago, where the original Humanist Manifesto was written 92 years ago, to debate and elevate the next wave of humanist thought.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
AHACON25 | June 27-29 | Chicago
The American Humanist Association’s 84th Annual Conference will feature vibrant discussion sessions and honor humanist leaders across many disciplines.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
May 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This year, we gather in Chicago, where the original Humanist Manifesto was written 92 years ago, to debate and elevate the next wave of humanist thought.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
Center for Freethought Equality commends Congressman Huffman on the reintroduction of the Health Share Transparency Act in the 119th Congress.
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Center for Freethought Equality Applauds Introduction of Health Share Transparency Bill in Congress - American Humanist Association
Bring much-needed clarity to consumers about HCSMs operating in the US.
americanhumanist.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Center for Freethought Equality commends Congressman Huffman on the reintroduction of the Health Share Transparency Act in the 119th Congress.
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The Trump administration has ordered State Department employees to report on any instances of coworkers displaying “anti-Christian bias” as part of its effort to implement an executive order on supporting employees of Christian faith in the federal government.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
State tells employees to report on one another for ‘anti-Christian bias’
“It’s very ‘Handmaid’s Tale’-esque,” one official said.
www.politico.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Trump administration has ordered State Department employees to report on any instances of coworkers displaying “anti-Christian bias” as part of its effort to implement an executive order on supporting employees of Christian faith in the federal government.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
The American Humanist Association’s Annual Conference empowers humanists to lead purpose-driven lives rooted in reason, compassion, and progress.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
AHACON25 | June 27-29 | Chicago
The American Humanist Association’s 84th Annual Conference will feature vibrant discussion sessions and honor humanist leaders across many disciplines.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
April 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The American Humanist Association’s Annual Conference empowers humanists to lead purpose-driven lives rooted in reason, compassion, and progress.
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
www.conference.americanhumanist.org
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Have you registered for our 2025 National Convention, yet?
You know who has? 👀
📣 Seth Andrews, creator and host of @thethinkingatheist.com!
Meet us (and Seth) in Minneapolis this April 17-20.
Register NOW 👇
convention.atheists.org
You know who has? 👀
📣 Seth Andrews, creator and host of @thethinkingatheist.com!
Meet us (and Seth) in Minneapolis this April 17-20.
Register NOW 👇
convention.atheists.org
March 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Have you registered for our 2025 National Convention, yet?
You know who has? 👀
📣 Seth Andrews, creator and host of @thethinkingatheist.com!
Meet us (and Seth) in Minneapolis this April 17-20.
Register NOW 👇
convention.atheists.org
You know who has? 👀
📣 Seth Andrews, creator and host of @thethinkingatheist.com!
Meet us (and Seth) in Minneapolis this April 17-20.
Register NOW 👇
convention.atheists.org
Now in its sixth year, TheHumanist .com’s annual haiku contest is back in 2025 to give our readers the opportunity to commemorate April’s National Poetry Month through creative and provocative poems.
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Write a Humanist Haiku for National Poetry Month - TheHumanist.com
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 23rd!
thehumanist.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Now in its sixth year, TheHumanist .com’s annual haiku contest is back in 2025 to give our readers the opportunity to commemorate April’s National Poetry Month through creative and provocative poems.
thehumanist.com/arts_enterta...
thehumanist.com/arts_enterta...
As a Puerto Rican, Black, and atheist student, navigating secular spaces has often felt like stepping into uncharted territory.
thehumanist.com/commentary/n...
thehumanist.com/commentary/n...
Navigating Secular Spaces as a Puerto Rican, Black Atheist: Why Representation Matters - TheHumanist.com
"The more visible we are, the more we challenge outdated narratives about who belongs in secular spaces."
thehumanist.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As a Puerto Rican, Black, and atheist student, navigating secular spaces has often felt like stepping into uncharted territory.
thehumanist.com/commentary/n...
thehumanist.com/commentary/n...
Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin risks giving employers a sweeping new power to ignore laws protecting their workers.
www.vox.com/scotus/40467...
www.vox.com/scotus/40467...
The Supreme Court’s new religion case could devastate American workers
Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin risks giving employers a sweeping new power to ignore laws protecting their workers.
www.vox.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin risks giving employers a sweeping new power to ignore laws protecting their workers.
www.vox.com/scotus/40467...
www.vox.com/scotus/40467...
Get the latest on how humanists inside and outside of government are standing up for justice and protecting secular values.
americanhumanist.org/events/how-h...
americanhumanist.org/events/how-h...
How Humanists Are Defending Our Secular Democracy - American Humanist Association
Get the latest on how humanists inside and outside of government are standing up for justice and protecting secular values.
americanhumanist.org
March 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Get the latest on how humanists inside and outside of government are standing up for justice and protecting secular values.
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Further Reflection
The Dangers of Christian Nationalism to our Democracy with Willie Cartwright
Dates: April 3, 10, and 17, 2025
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism to our Democracy with Willie Cartwright
Dates: April 3, 10, and 17, 2025
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Further Reflection: The Dangers of Christian Nationalism to our Demcracy
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Further Reflection
The Dangers of Christian Nationalism to our Democracy with Willie Cartwright
Dates: April 3, 10, and 17, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm ET/6:00-7:30 pm CT/5:00-6:30 pm MT/4:00-5:30 PT
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism to our Democracy with Willie Cartwright
Dates: April 3, 10, and 17, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm ET/6:00-7:30 pm CT/5:00-6:30 pm MT/4:00-5:30 PT
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Get ready for NaNoCon 2025!
** July 26, 2025 – all weekend **
We're a friendly secular event: A fun get-together of new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, and high fives!
www.nanocon.rocks
** July 26, 2025 – all weekend **
We're a friendly secular event: A fun get-together of new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, and high fives!
www.nanocon.rocks
NaNoCon
Get ready for NaNoCon 2025!
** July 26, 2025 – all weekend **
We're a friendly secular event: A fun get-together of new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, and high fives!
www.nanocon.rocks
March 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Get ready for NaNoCon 2025!
** July 26, 2025 – all weekend **
We're a friendly secular event: A fun get-together of new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, and high fives!
www.nanocon.rocks
** July 26, 2025 – all weekend **
We're a friendly secular event: A fun get-together of new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, and high fives!
www.nanocon.rocks
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We've supported this amendment. The Bill to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords is a welcome step forward. The next logical step is to remove the Bishops, ending the outdated feudal overhang of the Church of England’s privileged and guaranteed place in our Parliament.
BREAKING: Harriet Harman has today put forward an amendment to the Government’s Hereditary Peers Bill which aims to end the automatic right of Church of England bishops to sit in the House of Lords.
humanists.uk/2025/01/21/h...
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Harriet Harman introduces amendment to remove bishops from the Lords
Harriet Harman has today put forward an amendment to the Government’s Hereditary Peers Bill which aims to end the automatic right of Church of England bishops to sit in the House of Lords. The amendme...
humanists.uk
January 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We've supported this amendment. The Bill to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords is a welcome step forward. The next logical step is to remove the Bishops, ending the outdated feudal overhang of the Church of England’s privileged and guaranteed place in our Parliament.
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We must dismantle the systems that perpetuate religious and racial segregation in our schools.
As currently drafted, this bill risks opening the floodgates to new schools that can select up to 100% of pupils based on religion. We can’t let this happen.
Very happy to see this tabled amendment.
As currently drafted, this bill risks opening the floodgates to new schools that can select up to 100% of pupils based on religion. We can’t let this happen.
Very happy to see this tabled amendment.
BREAKING: Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Munira Wilson MP has tabled an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to keep the 50% cap on faith-based admissions in new religious schools.
humanists.uk/2025/01/21/l...
humanists.uk/2025/01/21/l...
Lib Dem amendment to keep cap on faith-based discrimination in schools
Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Munira Wilson MP has tabled an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to keep the 50% cap on faith-based admissions in new religious schools. Si...
humanists.uk
January 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We must dismantle the systems that perpetuate religious and racial segregation in our schools.
As currently drafted, this bill risks opening the floodgates to new schools that can select up to 100% of pupils based on religion. We can’t let this happen.
Very happy to see this tabled amendment.
As currently drafted, this bill risks opening the floodgates to new schools that can select up to 100% of pupils based on religion. We can’t let this happen.
Very happy to see this tabled amendment.
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That's a wrap. Our CEO Fraser Sutherland gave evidence this morning to Holyrood's health committee explaining why humanists are backing a bill for #AssistedDying in Scotland. Fraser reminded the panel that this bill is for terminally ill people alone, and does not threaten disabled people's rights
January 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
That's a wrap. Our CEO Fraser Sutherland gave evidence this morning to Holyrood's health committee explaining why humanists are backing a bill for #AssistedDying in Scotland. Fraser reminded the panel that this bill is for terminally ill people alone, and does not threaten disabled people's rights
Today, almost 30% of adults in the United States say they have no religious affiliation, and only half attend worship services regularly. But not all forms of church are on the decline – including “secular congregations,” or what many call “atheist churches.”
www.yahoo.com/news/church-...
www.yahoo.com/news/church-...
Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans
A sociologist of religion explains how atheist churches are helping people find meaning and community – serving many of the same purposes as religious churches.
www.yahoo.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today, almost 30% of adults in the United States say they have no religious affiliation, and only half attend worship services regularly. But not all forms of church are on the decline – including “secular congregations,” or what many call “atheist churches.”
www.yahoo.com/news/church-...
www.yahoo.com/news/church-...
American Atheists is proud to stand alongside national civil rights organizations and secular advocacy groups today—and everyday—in reaffirming our commitment to vigorously oppose attacks against LGBTQ+ Americans.
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
American Atheists Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
Cranford, NJ—American Atheists is proud to stand alongside national civil rights organizations and secular advocacy groups today—and everyday—in reaffirming our commitment to vigorously oppose attacks...
www.atheists.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
American Atheists is proud to stand alongside national civil rights organizations and secular advocacy groups today—and everyday—in reaffirming our commitment to vigorously oppose attacks against LGBTQ+ Americans.
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
A lot of people think that atheism is a recent idea. But religious disbelief actually has a long and fascinating history.
americanhumanist.org/paths/atheism/
americanhumanist.org/paths/atheism/
Humanist Common Ground: Atheism - American Humanist Association
Download this information as a PDF or view our brochure. A lot of people think that atheism is a recent idea. But religious disbelief actually has a long and fascinating history. Just as a student of ...
americanhumanist.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A lot of people think that atheism is a recent idea. But religious disbelief actually has a long and fascinating history.
americanhumanist.org/paths/atheism/
americanhumanist.org/paths/atheism/