atheist

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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

Lou assumes her husband is an atheist and doesn’t understand when she discovers a Bible in the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

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

In the first place, I'm sort of an atheist.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger