Why Atheism Replaces Religion In Developed Countries

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Nigel Barber.Biopsychologist; Blogger, Psychology Today's 'The Human Beast'


Atheists are heavily concentrated in economically developed countries, particularly the social democracies of Europe. In underdeveloped countries, there are virtually no atheists. Atheism is a peculiarly modern phenomenon. Why do modern conditions produce atheism? In a new study, I provide compelling evidence that atheism increases along with the quality of life (1).

My line of thought at the moment is that:

1. Atheist is a facet of the rejection of irrationality
2. Humans being inherently irrational, being rational requires education
3. Education usually requires a decent or even high quality of life

4. Being an atheist usually requires a decent or high quality of life.


You can't blame someone for being irrational if they have never had the chance to learn how to be rational, in my eyes.