Politics, Individualism, and Atheism: An Examination of the Political Attitudes of Atheist Activists in a Canadian City

Given the growth of atheism in the Western world (including activist organizations), and atheists becoming more political, it is essential to understand the identities and values that motivate atheist activism. One avenue for exploring these identities and values is through an examination of individ...

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Main Author: Simmons, Jonathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2019]
In: Secularism and Nonreligion
Year: 2019, Volume: 8, Pages: 1-9
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Edmonton (Alberta) / Atheism / Political attitude / Individualism
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
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