Linda Woodhead's exploration of the 'nones' - atheism
I can explain what nones are and why this group has increased, using Linda Woodhead's research.
Linda Woodhead's exploration of the 'nones' - atheism
I can explain what nones are and why this group has increased, using Linda Woodhead's research.
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Key learning points
- People with no religion are known by different terms including 'nones' but nones are not all atheist.
- Linda Woodhead is a Professor of Religion and has completed research on the rise of atheism in the UK.
- Research suggests the rise is due to factors including upbringing, freedom of belief and the diversity of society.
- Woodhead suggets that nones are the 'new norm' which has contributed to its rise.
Keywords
Athiesm - a belief that there is no God or higher power/ a lack of belief in ‘God’
Nones - people who self-report that they do not affiliate with any religious group
Linda Woodhead - academic who studies the place of religion in modern British society
Common misconception
Nones are atheist.
Data shows that there are nones that are theists.
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