America Seems to be Going Through an Atheist Phase

The US may be one of the most religious countries in the West but is it undergoing a period of doubt? It may be daring to say it but America seems to be experiencing an atheist moment. Although "In God We Trust" was declared the national motto by an act of Congress more than 50 years ago, some considerable doubt has developed of late.

Comments: Yes, and I've been going through a "there is no Santa Claus" phase for the last few decades too! People finally accepting reality and giving up on outgrowing the magic and superstition of religion is not a "phase". It's a sign of maturity. I think the inevitable outcome of education, civilization and social evolution is the death of organized religion. Educated people just don't buy into the dogma of the church. They may not be atheist, and they may consider themselves spiritual, but they know that organized religion is a fraud.

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