atheist
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However, the ruling Communist Party, which requires its members to be atheist, has historically regarded organised religion with suspicion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
More than 160 of the 940-plus punished officials—or over one in six—were cited for engaging in superstitious activities and beliefs, which the officially atheist Communist Party prohibits for its members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Other techniques include paying to write articles in atheist magazines and hiring someone to pretend to be a same-sex partner.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
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
The atheist argues ‘a priori’; the philosopher argues ‘by the Event’, in other words from experience.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
No, that lyric wasn’t written by the Byrds in 1965, and even atheists who hear “Turn! Turn! Turn!” on oldies radio might want to understand that the song is drawing from a deep well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
All around him now there are football atheists.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
You can see the evidence yourself: On social media, people are making teary videos professing to have rediscovered Jesus; in the comments, former atheists share stories of finding peace and purpose in prayer.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2025
This time of year invites us all, believers and atheists alike, to emerge from our own suspended animation or curled-up little balls, like cummings writes at the end of that poem:
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2025
Her uncle and his wife were atheists, but it was still a really fun trip.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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