Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
57. Do Atheists Have Rituals?
Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
Richard Cimino [+]
Religion Watch
Richard Cimino is a visiting professor in sociology at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. He is also editor of Religion Watch, a monthly publication reporting on new research and trends in contemporary religion. He is the co-author (with Christopher Smith) of
Atheist Awakening: Secular Activism and Community in America.
Christopher Smith [+]
Independent Scholar
Christopher Smith is an independent scholar, co-author of Atheist Awakening, and other articles on atheism.
Description
Historically tied to religion, rituals have been a contentious topic in the atheist movement. This contribution briefly explores this both internally within the movement itself as well as more generally. We find a new interest in rituals among atheists and secular humanists.