Secularism & Nonreligion

Secularism and Nonreligion is the world's first journal dedicated to the investigation of secularism and nonreligion in all forms.

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🔴 NEW PUBLICATION 🔴
"Measuring Nonreligion as Absence: Testing Various Approaches" by R. T. Cragun, H. H. Rabbia, S. Skålvoll Urstad and P. Beyer

Which absence measures best capture nonreligion? How these measures shape our studies?

🔗 Read it (Open): https://t.co/FFIY8f4vho

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🔴 NEW PUBLICATION 🔴
“Discussing the Secular in Intimate Relationships” by Lieke L. Schrijvers

How do Christian–nonreligious couples in the Netherlands navigate belief differences? Science, ethics & everyday negotiation take center stage.

🔗 Link: https://t.co/jtRkHhS3zn

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Junbo, a student working with us here at the IRCSF this summer, found the McCaffree, K., Saide, A., & Basmechi, F. (2025) "Sex Differences in #Secularity in #Iran" article in @S_N_Journal particularly interesting: https://t.co/yIZ48CCm2y

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🔴 New Article 🔴

“Holes in Sacred Umbrellas” by Katie E. Corcoran & Christopher P. Scheitle

Can just one non-religious friend shift your worldview? This study explores how friendship networks influence the dynamis of atheistic worldviews

🔗 Read here: https://t.co/IN55RXvvpn

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🌟New Article🌟

“Altruistic Atheists” by Phil Zuckerman & Sophie Myers

What motivates altruistic behavior among people who don't believe in God, were raised in nonreligious families, and live in largely secular societies?

🔗 Read the answer here: https://t.co/zXNUbzotEP

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🔊 Editorial update at Secularism and Nonreligion 🔊

Roosa Haimila joins Isabella Kasselstrand & David Speed as co-editor!
Big thanks to Chris Cotter for 7+ years of outstanding service.

Welcome, Roosa!

#Nonreligion #SecularStudies #OpenAccess

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#ArticleOfTheWeek How do people navigate between religiosity and non-religiosity? This study by J. Murphy, F. W. Jones, and D. Nigbur explores how British Hindus construct their personal worldviews.

🔗 Read the article here: https://t.co/fk2KSJbaa6

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📢#NewArticle📢

McCaffree, Saide and Basmechi explore differences in secularity among Muslims in Iran, challenging Western-focused assumptions. Based on 21 interviews (52% female), it identifies 3 key themes shaping religious doubt.

🔗 Read it here: https://t.co/eT7lIaItqd

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#ArticleOfTheWeek: How are science & nonreligion interconnected in the Anglophone West?

R. Catto, R. Shillitoe, S. H. Jones, T. Kaden & F. Elsdon-Baker analyze how nonreligious life scientists & the public in Canada/UK perceive science & religion

🔗Link: https://t.co/yC8nMTYYv1

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#ArticleOfTheWeek Check out this fascinating piece on atheism, gender, and feminism by Rebecca D. Stinson, Kathleen M. Goodman, Charles Bermingham and Saba R. Ali

🔗 Read it here: https://t.co/ViYj3590oP

#Atheism #GenderEquality #NonReligion

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🛑Let's continue our #WeeklyQuiz🛑

What does the term "agnosticism" mean?

a) A belief that no gods exist
b) A belief that the existence of gods is unknown or unknowable
c) A belief in one god who created the universe
d) A rejection of all spiritual or supernatural concepts

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#NewArticle this new contribution by Alexandr Zamușinski explores @ProjectClergy Through interviews and surveys, the research reveals how these individuals navigate identity, community, and meaning after deconversion.

🔗Read the full article here:

https://t.co/LTg0JHnqBV

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🚨Ready for Question 4? 🚨

Here’s the next challenge in our #WeeklyQuiz

True or False:
"The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures freedom of religion and the separation of church and state."

🤔 What’s your answer? 💬Comment True or False below!

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#ArticleOfTheWeek In "An Argument for Unbelief: A Discussion about Terminology", Nickolas Garth Conrad critiques rigid definitions of atheism, advocating for "unbelief".

🔗Read the full article here: https://t.co/5lYA5e7s9i

#Secularism #Nonreligion #Unbelief

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🌟Quiz Time Continues🌟

Here’s the third question in our #WeeklyQuiz:

What is the meaning of nonreligion?

a) Hostility towards religion
b) A lack of religious affiliation or belief
c) Advocacy for atheism
d) Spirituality without organized religion

🧐Think you’ve got it? 👇😉

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#ArticleOfTheWeek In her article entitled "There is a Sexular Body: Introducing a Material Approach to the Secular", J. Wiering advocates for a material, bottom-up approach to studying secularism.

🔗Read the full article here:

https://t.co/G9ltr9r7BB

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🎉Ready for Round 2? 🎉

Here’s the second question in our #WeeklyQuiz on Secularism and Nonreligion:

Which philosopher is most commonly associated with the idea of the "secularization thesis"?
a) Karl Marx
b) Max Weber
c) Friedrich Nietzsche
d) Sigmund Freud

Do you know? 🤔

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#ArticleOfTheWeek In this study, Carlos Lemos and Ivan Puga-Gonzalez examine the accelerated secularization in Scandinavia, highlighting disaffiliation, disbelief in God, and the influence of church confidence.

🔗Read the full article here:

https://t.co/Vr2NKbZrmF

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🚨 It’s Quiz Time! 🚨

What does secularism primarily advocate for?
a) Elimination of all religions
b) Separation of religion and state
c) Promotion of one dominant religion
d) Denial of spirituality altogether

💬 Drop your answer below!

Stay tuned for the correct answer!

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🚨 Think you know everything on secularism and nonreligion? 🚨

Test your knowledge with our Weekly Quiz Series! 🎯 Each week, we’ll drop questions on secularism, atheism, and nonreligion. Ready to challenge yourself? 🧐

📅 Starts: Monday, 27/01/2025