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Seeking Fellowship without Religion

Seeking Fellowship without Religion

We talk to atheists about how they seek community.

KQED's Forum

January 5, 202455m 45s

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More than 25% of Americans identify as having no religious affiliation and that number is on the rise according to Pew Research. While atheists –also called freethinkers, humanists or secularists –are defined by their lack of religious faith, many are still seeking community to ponder life’s existential questions. For those wanting the fellowship and soul searching found in churches, synagogues and mosques without the religion, there are groups like Atheist United which offers an adventure program bringing together atheists to revel in the awe and wonder of nature. We talk to atheists about how they seek community.


Guests:


Evan Clark, executive director, Atheists United


David Diskin, president, California Freethought Day; co-founder, Sacramento chapter of Sunday Assembly


Samantha McGuire, national field director, American Atheists, Inc.


Arlene Rios, founder, Secular Latinos of San Gabriel Valley

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