Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
49. How Does One Become an Atheist?
Atheism in Five Minutes - Teemu Taira
Julia Martínez-Ariño [+]
University of Groningen
Julia Martínez-Ariño is an Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Her current research is on apostasy in Spain and Argentina.
Description
This chapter addresses this question by focusing on two main aspects. First, it explores the phases a person may go through to become an atheist. Second, it examines the triggers or motivations that initiate or lead to such a process. Drawing on sociological and psychological literature, the chapter offers a nuanced account of a rather complex process, highlighting the multiplicity of possible paths and factors involved.