Understanding Atheism, a Religion for Breakfast Explainer Series

Starting in August 2024, each episode of Religion for Breakfast’s 10-part series ‘Understanding Atheism’ will draw on a wide array of disciplines to ask big, compelling questions, such as: what does the term “atheism” mean? Are there atheistic religions? Why are some societies more atheistic than others? Are children born atheist? Do atheists have rituals? Understanding Atheism will tackle these questions and more, drawing on peer-reviewed scholarship, including research generated by Explaining Atheism’s core research and affiliated projects. 

THE REAL REASONS WHY PEOPLE BECOME ATHEIST

How does a theist become an atheist? Is it simply a result of rational thinking or are there other social and pathways at play?

What is Atheism?

The first installment in the Religion for Breakfast YouTube explainer series Understanding Atheism.



IS BUDDHISM AN ATHEISTIC RELIGION?

Buddhism has a reputation of being an atheistic religion. But is this true?