Nathan Tyree: Growth
In 1990 8.4% of Americans self identified as Atheist or Agnostic)*, by 2001 15% of Americans self identified as Atheist or Agnostic. That particular category had a greater rate of growth in the period than any religion (census bureau).
About 30% of Americans voted in the last presidential election.
* Those numbers do not include atheists who self identify as part of another group, such as Buddhists or Taoists.
Tags (beta): religion, atheism
In 1990 8.4% of Americans self identified as Atheist or Agnostic)*, by 2001 15% of Americans self identified as Atheist or Agnostic. That particular category had a greater rate of growth in the period than any religion (census bureau).
About 30% of Americans voted in the last presidential election.
* Those numbers do not include atheists who self identify as part of another group, such as Buddhists or Taoists.
Tags (beta): religion, atheism