In a recent article published in the American Sociological Review, Penny Edgell, Joseph Gerteis, and Douglas Hartmann reported their findings, on how atheists are perceived, based on data from a national survey. To the question, “This group does not at all agree with my vision of American society,” By far, the most “detested” group were the atheists. To the question, “I would disapprove if my child wanted to marry a member of this group,” Again, the least desired group were the atheists
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Atheists in America are the most widely mistrusted group
