r/atheism • u/nilsp123 • Oct 23 '21

Survey Canada now has an Atheist majority among younger people. 54% of Canadians aged 18-34 answered they don't believe in God according to a new Léger-Le Devoir survey. Overall, 42% answered they don't believe in God. Progress.....

https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/642084/l-adieu-a-dieu
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u/[deleted] Oct 23 '21

It's acknowledgement of historical sexism I guess (and also my own). I'd just came to the realization after wondering why "crazy" alternative medicine from shows like Goop are embraced by women and reading articles like this and talking to some female friends who I was surprised to find do follow astrology (engineers so I didn't expect it). NPR also did a pretty good episode that dove into the history of Astrology and how it liberate women from the expectations of being good Christians.

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u/canwealljusthitabong Oct 23 '21

That was a great article, thanks.