To the best of my knowledge, tho it may be off by a few years, is that "Nones" are the fastest growing "religious" category, at least in the US. Europe already has a large agnostic/atheist population, tho that may be shifting due to the recent huge influx of refugees.

I hope so.

My understanding is that atheists are a growing proportion of the population in the western world, but that in other nations - notably strongly muslim nations - the combination of high birthrate and religious intollerance means that islam is the growing population there.

Perhapse someone else has the figures?

16% of the US population are atheists. The world population of atheists is much higher.

The internet has been a big part of atheism growing globally, the freedom of information and improvements in education have all played a part. It is believed there is a significant number of closet atheist but this number can only be estimated. The word atheist gets googled more often at certain times of year and are increased by news articles (about bill boards etc) so that fluctuates but the trend in beliefs is showing a steady rise in the number of people world wide calling themselves atheist/agnostic or without faith. obviously in different countries the growth is slower than others but there is still growth in general.

It's like the "me-too" movement. Not so much growing as people feeling more comfortable to admit it perhaps

I think it is. I am reminded of history. The Greeks or Romans all believed in the pantheons of gods. Zeus, Thor, Odin. I love mythology but that is all it is mythology. Biblical mythology included.

It is growing, but extremely slowly. In many places and many lives, our lack of faith is unexceptionable or outright hated, to the point where many here keep it a secret. That is truly sad!!!!

Hope so.

Yes, studies of such things show steady increases in atheists, agnostics, “non-affiliated” and others who are walking away from religion.

Yes. The only question is: How rapidly?

In Australia, there are no figures specifically for atheists: the closest is 'no religion', which isn't quite the same thing. But taking that as a guide, it looks as if it is true here. The percentage of the population claiming 'no religion' increased from 21.8% in 2011 to 29.6% in 2016.

Yes, without any doubt - atheism is definitely on the move worldwide - the "nones" are the fastest-growing religious group in the USA. The reason, by and large, is the internet - the place were religion comes to die (thank the FSM).

It definitely is. There are lot of people still who are waiting to cross over but are afraid mainly due to the family and also in some case due to the religion they follow which does not allow apostates.

Yes, I think so, as part of a growing secular segment of the population: [relay.nationalgeographic.com]

That depends on our diet.

I certainly hope so, we don't need another term of Trumpism.

I belong to a Humanist group, of which most are atheist. Has been going for 2 years. We have more than doubled in size. Oregon is supposed to be one of the most unchurched states. Is not representative of the whole country, just a lot easier to be one here. At least it is for me, real open about where I am.

The young ones are. Old farts like me are the dying population.

All the polls I look at show that it is growing rather quickly. I am wondering how the current political climate with evangelicals supporting Trump and Republicans will play out. I personally know folks that have begun to doubt religion, especially fundamentalism, because of the hypocrisy evident in the Republican party.

I think it is growing because we are proving more religious stuff to be the bullshit it is.

An interesting question that you raised here and I wonder are you thinking of switching sides?...LOL I mean, would it make any difference if you were the onlly atheist in the world? If so, how would you conceive of that difference?

I sure hope so. I believe atheism is the next step in our evolution as a species.

In the U.S. it appears the younger generations are less religious and that atheism is growing. At least that is wha I have heard on NPR and read online.

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