Jennifer Michael Hecht asks why Atheism is seen as such a problematic belief for US lawmakers to hold. 25 years ago being an atheist was a greater black mark, as far as American voters were concerned, than being gay, which is saying something: the late 80s were hardly an enlightened time for gay rights.
In Australia, of course, it’s a non-issue: PM Julia Gillard was open about her lack of religious faith.
(Hat Tip: Andrew Sullivan)
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