Problem with this just like with any ideological group, trying declare atheists a community is like herding cats. I like though how the atheists in Northern Ireland have banned PZ Myers from taking part in any of their events because of how much of an insufferable cunt he is

It is past time that Americans showed politicians we are not religious. Instead, we play verbal games that invite or tolerate religion. My lifetime religious friend knows I was once a believer and he claims I "know the truth." What he means is that my enlightenment shows him I am "angry with his god."

Census Information· 92% of Irish citizens answered that they are Christian (88% Catholic). · 5% answered that they are non- believers. It will be a hard sell

25% 0f the world are non believers.

Excellent idea!! This ought to scare faithfools!!

I wish the USA would do that and maybe we would make progress in the right direction.

Hasn't Ireland lagged-behind other western countries in the movement(s) (nones) away from religion ?

[theconversation.com]

[theguardian.com]

Very, very good news to hear imo, it should, with luck, send more than a few worthwhile tremors through the foundations of the Religions in Ireland and elsewhere as well I hope.

I live in Northern Ireland and I got my Census form in the post yesterday. I will, as I always have done, enter None in the box for religion. Incidentally, the lady in the article - Sheena Bradley, was the Humanist celebrant at my son Graeme’s funeral memorial and cremation two years ago, and she did a really good job.

I'll have to keep an eye on that one.