An ethnographic and comparative study of atheism as a cultural phenomenon. It examines how atheism is practiced, expressed, and understood in different societies—ranging from state‑sponsored atheism in socialist countries to marginalized atheist groups in deeply religious societies. It uses fieldwork to understand how people live atheism, how they navigate family and community pressures, and how they construct meaning without traditional religion.
Example: “Her anthropology of atheism fieldwork in a small Midwestern town revealed that local atheists formed a ‘Sunday Assembly’ with music, speakers, and potlucks—a secular liturgy that mirrored the church culture they’d left.”
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 24, 2026
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