Why not more of us in Congress?

[gomtuu77]

Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) calls himself an Atheist no one else. is it because Atheists are the most hated and distrusted groups out there.
It makes sense I think there are more Atheists in Congress but won't admit it for obvious reasons.
I read if growth continues at the current rate, one in four Americans will profess no religious faith within 20 years. That' s incredible and great news

I guess Atheism is easy to catch.

Manowar

Atheism is more consistent with human nature. We, by nature, hate God and wish to do our own thing. It is no surprise that we so easily adopt this kind of position, even when it doesn't correspond to reality. As long as it corresponds more closely with our own nature and therefore, desired point of view, that's really all that matters to most people.

I agree with Rep. Stark though. There are a lot more atheists in Congress and in the United States for that matter than actually profess. Even those who call themselves Christians aren't usually telling the truth. In truth, most of us live very nominally religious lives to the extent that religion is a part of our lives at all. Practically speaking, we live like atheists most of the time, but most people have never escaped the bonds of their own upbringing and/or psychology enough to make their professions consistent with their behavior.

I'm a Christiain though, and while not a perfect example, I at least try to be transparent about it.