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Discussion: Fake Theists in Churches

By , About.com GuideJune 15, 2006

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A forum member writes: In a recent mailing from the Skeptics Society there was this letter from a nominal (church-going) Catholic who appears to be pretty much an atheist. I wonder how prevalent this is in the supposedly very religious USA. I wonder how these people answer polls?

This is an interesting question. It is very possible that there are many people who regularly attend religious services who may be apathetic, agnostic, or even atheist but who keep going anyway because of social expectations, family pressure, or simple habit. Do you know of any such people? Read More...

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Daniel(1)

I’m one of them.

June 15, 2006 at 8:53 pm
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JAlanBrown(2)

Add me to the list. I go to church because it makes my wife and son happy, plus it gives me food for thought for debating theists.

June 16, 2006 at 11:27 am
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