Odd as it may sound, this paper is not interested in the existence of God or gods. Neither will this paper be a work of advocacy of atheism nor of religion and faith but a not tendentious culture-scientific study on contemporary atheism in the USA and its model of secularism as it is presented in the Internet.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- EXPLORING
- Lost in Negation: Definition(s) of Atheism
- Theism, Anti-Religion, Nones
- Positive and Negative Atheism
- Agnosticism, Apatheism, Apostasy
- Philosophical Blossoms of Atheism
- Atheism and Secularism
- Summary
- Atheism in Numbers: Data and Patterns
- Methodological Problems
- Atheism Worldwide
- Atheism in the USA
- Social Profile of American Atheism
- Summation and Interpretation
- Summary
- Yesterday's Infidels and Today's Scoffers: The History of American Atheism
- In the Beginning: Constitutional Regulations and rational Religion
- The nineteenth century: Europe buries God
- Deed without Creed: American Nonbelievers push Social Reforms
- Survival of the Fittest: Science versus Religion
- Atheism among Minorities
- The twentieth century: Dawn of militant Atheism
- Modernity in the Courtroom: The Scopes Trial
- Money talks: "In God We Trust"
- American Atheism organized
- The New Right: One Nation under God, finally
- Summary
- ANALYZING
- Herding Cats: Problems of Organizing Atheists
- Linking Up: Atheism Reorganized
- Member Organizations: Who's Who in the Secular Coalition for America
- The Atheists
- The Humanists
- The Secularists
- Endorsing Organizations: Backdoor Men of the Coalition
- Missing Links: Freedom From Religion Foundation and The Brights
- Interim Result
- Social Networks: Getting Acquainted in the Cyberspace
- Meetups Dot Com: Local Atheist Organization
- No God Blog Dot Com: Major Organizations Online
- Why Does God Hate Amputees Dot Com: Personal Web Pages
- Summary
- Reaching Out: No more atheists in closets
- Freethought Action: Ads and Billboards
- Morality Projects: Thank God, my Neighbor is an Atheist
- The OUT Campaign: Scarlet Letter A
- Selling Atheism: Visibility and Merchandising
- Summary
- Building Up: The Community of Reason
- Religion is Bullshit Dot Com: Profanity
- Losing my Religion Dot Com: Support Groups
- Foundation Beyond Belief Dot Org: Atheism Welfare
- Darwin Day Dot Org: Calendar for Atheists
- Secular Celebrations Dot Com: Atheism and the Circle of Life
- Summary
- DISCUSSING
- Identity: Atheism as a Social Movement
- Orientation: The Age of Science
- Mission: The Secular Model
- Summary
- Defining and Exploring the Concept of Atheism
- The Growth and Demographics of Atheism in the United States
- The History of Atheism in the United States
- The Organization and Strategies of Atheist Groups
- Atheism as a Social Movement
- Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the topic of American atheism and its historical development.
- Chapter 2 explores the definitions and interpretations of atheism, providing a comprehensive overview of its diverse forms. The chapter also delves into the statistical data and social profile of atheism in the United States and globally.
- Chapter 3 explores the history of American atheism, examining its evolution from its early beginnings to its present-day activism. It also delves into the organizational structure and strategies employed by modern atheist groups.
- Chapter 4 analyzes the various factors that have contributed to the growth of atheism as a social movement in the United States, examining its identity, orientation, and mission.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This MA thesis aims to explore the contemporary movement of atheism in the United States. The author aims to analyze the various factors that have led to the rise of atheism as a social movement and to examine the strategies and tactics employed by atheist organizations. The thesis explores the historical development of atheism in the United States, highlighting its social, political, and cultural dimensions.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The thesis focuses on American atheism, its social, political, and cultural dimensions. Key themes and concepts include: secularization, social movements, religious pluralism, the separation of church and state, freethought, and the role of science in contemporary society. The text also examines the activities of atheist organizations, their impact on public discourse, and their strategies for promoting secular values.
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- Martin Mickan (Author), 2010, American Atheism 2.0, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191104
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