Exploring Atheism

Dear Colleagues,

The expansion of atheism in the 21^st century has led to increased scholarly interest in this phenomenon, and the literature on the topic is growing rapidly. However, compared to the study of theism (or religion, more broadly), atheism remains relatively unexplored, and more empirical research and theoretical analysis is needed. Moreover, much of our current knowledge about atheism is based on the study of monocultural (Western) populations utilizing monodimensional measures (e.g., non-belief or non-affiliation).

The purpose of this Special Issue “Exploring Atheism” is to fill some of the gaps in our knowledge and expand our understanding of atheism. We hope to include research from within and across multiple disciplines and represent multiple countries and cultures. We are open to all topics related to exploring atheism, but especially invite papers that:

1. Involve cross-cultural and comparative research,
2. Treat nonreligion in indigenous cultures or developing countries,
3. Explore variation among atheists (including alternate spirituality, overlap with nones, etc.), and/or
4. Provide creative theoretical frameworks for understanding atheism.

Prof. Dr. F. LeRon Shults
Mr. Joseph Langston
Guest Editors

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