Lay Theism

It’s a bit dated, but still relevant. This chart from the Wall Street Journal for an article about the number of Muslims in New York City.  I was more interested in the numbers of atheists/agnostics/other non-religious in the graphic. Amazing that there can be so many of us living among you, and we still get so little recognition. Add up all the black/grey bubbles, and it’s almost as many as there are Catholics.

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In plenty of time for Christmas!

Well done, blaghag.

http://www.blaghag.com/2010/04/atheist-barbie.html

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Well… not really, but check out their income distribution as a group (click to enlarge):

It’s no secret that the distribution of wealth is inequitable in the United States across racial, regional, and socio-economic groups. But there is a distinct variance among and within America’s faiths as well. This transparency takes a look at the income levels of America’s major religious groups, as compared to the average U.S. income distribution.

A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five Media.

Read more: http://www.good.is/post/transparency-america-s-wealthiest-religions#ixzz0iNPeHPq9

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Not…  Church Sign Fail:

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