Paul Fidalgo explores the ongoing social stigma around atheism in the United States, drawing from historical and contemporary examples. He discusses how atheism was long seen as socially unacceptable and continues to face significant prejudice, despite growing political activism among non-religious groups.
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About the Author: Paul Fidalgo is the former editor of Free Inquiry and former executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism. For ten years he served as communications director of the Center for Inquiry. He holds a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University, and his writing has appeared in outlets such as Religion News Service, CNN, USA Today, Dark Mountain, and Android Police. Fidalgo is also an actor and musician whose work includes five years performing with the American Shakespeare Center.
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