Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Global Index of Religion and Atheism

59% of the world said that they think of themselves as religious person, 23% think of themselves as not religious whereas 13% think of themselves as convinced atheists.

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Globally, those claiming to be religious, drops by 9%, while atheism rises by 3%.

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The top ten countries experiencing a notable decline in religiosity since 2005 are Vietnam, Ireland, Switzerland, France, South Africa, Iceland, Ecuador, the United States, Canada and Austria.


MORE: http://redcresearch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/RED-C-press-release-Religion-and-Atheism-25-7-12.pdf

See also...

Number of atheists around the world is rising
http://www.secularism.org.uk/news/2012/08/number-of-atheists-around-the-world-is-rising

Atheism on the Rise in Asian and European Nations, Poll Finds
http://www.christianpost.com/news/atheism-on-the-rise-in-asian-and-european-nations-poll-finds-79685/

Religiosity Plummets In Ireland And Declines Worldwide; Atheism On The Rise
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/08/religiosity-plummets-ireland-declines-worldwide-atheism_n_1757453.html