Philosophy

Atheism

Islam

Agnosticism

Social psychology

Secularism

Secularity

Prejudice (legal term)

Psychology

Epistemology

Sociology

Theology

Religious studies

Sociology Compass

What do we currently know about atheists and secular people? In what ways are atheism and secularity correlated with positive societal outcomes? This article offers a thorough presentation and discussion of the latest social scientific research concerning the identities, values, and behaviors of people who don’t believe in God or are non‐religious, and addresses the ways in which atheism and secularity are positively correlated with societal well‐being.

Atheism, Secularity, and Well‐Being: How the Findings of Social Science Counter Negative Stereotypes and Assumptions