Buddhism has some important atheist branches
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Here, Lois Lee discusses a concept increasingly found in the sociology of religion, namely ‘nonreligion’. Some students may find this article challenging, but it is worthy of careful study and will enrich your discussions of religion and secularity.
Make a note of what ‘nonreligion’ is, and how it differs from ‘irreligion’, atheism and secularity. The latest British Social Attitudes Survey was published in September 2012, so you should check to see what these findings reveal about the state of religion and other types of belief in Britain.
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