Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
30. How Has Atheism Related to Politics?
Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
Steven Kettell [+]
University of Warwick
Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick. His primary research interests are focused on the politics of secularism, non-religion and the role of religion in the public sphere. He is a co-author of The Politics of New Atheism (Routledge. 2018).
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Atheism has related to politics in various ways. In the ancient world atheism was seen as a threat to a social order rooted in religion. In its contemporary form, atheists have formed campaigns to challenge religious power and privilege. Atheism has internal politics too, with power struggles and disputes around issues such as race and gender.