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atheist

[ey-thee-ist] / ˈeɪ θi ɪst /
NOUN
nonbeliever in God
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I’ve noted elsewhere in these pages the succession of formerly atheist or agnostic intellectuals who in recent years have surprised their audiences by acknowledging Western societies’ ancient and continuing dependence on Christian concepts and values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The Chinese government remains officially atheist and keeps tight control over organized religion.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Despite being ruled by the atheist Chinese Communist Party, China has a sizeable Christian population.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Together, the characters represent the spectrum of religious attitudes — from atheist to convert, selectively to very observant — but all are steeped in the culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

He wasn’t an atheist, but he had begun to reject God’s role in creation.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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