Phil Zuckerman

Phil Zuckerman is an author at Religion News Service.

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3 big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America

By Phil Zuckerman — March 8, 2023
(The Conversation) — Secularization has fascinated sociologists for 200 years – but that doesn’t mean they always agree on what it is, or how much it’s happening.

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

By Phil Zuckerman — October 26, 2022
(The Conversation) — Despite growing numbers of non-religious Americans, self-declared atheists are few and far between in the halls of power – putting the US at odds with other global democracies.

‘Imagine’ at 50: Why John Lennon’s ode to humanism still resonates

By Phil Zuckerman — September 16, 2021
(The Conversation) — Regularly topping lists for ‘greatest song of all time,’ the former Beatle’s classic 1971 song is taken by many as an atheistic anthem.
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