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Jim__

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53. wikipedia: ... the number of people in the US who don't believe in a god to be about 9%.
Wed Feb 15, 2012, 04:20 PM
Feb 2012

From wikipedia:

A 2004 BBC poll showed the number of people in the US who don't believe in a god to be about 9%.[10] A 2008 Gallup poll showed that a smaller 6% of the US population believed that no god or universal spirit exists.[31] The most recent ARIS report, released March 9, 2009, found in 2008, 34.2 million Americans (15.0%) claim no religion, of which 1.6% explicitly describes itself as atheist (0.7%) or agnostic (0.9%), nearly double the previous 2001 ARIS survey figure of 0.9%.[32] The highest occurrence of "nones", according to the 2008 ARIS report, reside in Vermont, with 34% surveyed.[33]


This estimate changes all the time. Just based on Washington's quote - not knowing much about either him or the book - I'd have to guess he took that from the book (his Bible on sociopathy).

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I did not have any outrage when I clicked on the link. I found it curious, not outrageous. MADem Feb 2012 #1
And WHOOOSH goes the point flying over your head. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #3
No, it did not fly over my head. Ever hear the phrase "...and words will never hurt me?" MADem Feb 2012 #5
Again, you are missing the point. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #7
No, I'm not missing the point. MADem Feb 2012 #13
Wow, the denial is stupefying. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #15
No, but the urge to start a mindless and pointless argument is strong with you, I see. MADem Feb 2012 #16
Are you trying to convince me or yourself? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #18
You ARE missing the point - deliberately, I suspect. mr blur Feb 2012 #26
You are wrong. I won't go into snarky "par for the course" remarks--that's your schtick. MADem Feb 2012 #27
Uh, you ARE missing the point. Warpy Feb 2012 #17
Try reading what I wrote. nt MADem Feb 2012 #19
Why do you always seem to assume that someone who disagrees with you didn't read what you wrote? laconicsax Feb 2012 #21
Because you plainly didn't read it--I never approached the subject from a position of being "right." MADem Feb 2012 #23
One last attempt. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #57
Because *I* plainly didn't read it? laconicsax Feb 2012 #68
I was replying to you, and your assertion. So yes, I do keep track. nt MADem Feb 2012 #70
Since when does a question constitute an assertion? laconicsax Feb 2012 #71
Your "questions" (rhetorical demands) were based on your wrong assumption that MADem Feb 2012 #75
I accept your apology. laconicsax Feb 2012 #82
You really didn't read what I wrote! MADem Feb 2012 #85
That point Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #32
I don't think that is the case here on DU Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #39
Maybe Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #44
No, words will never hurt me Scootaloo Feb 2012 #25
Ah, the hyperbole over a straw man is strong, here! nt MADem Feb 2012 #28
Just making a point Scootaloo Feb 2012 #49
Well, there's a difference of opinion about that on this thread. MADem Feb 2012 #60
"Every single "quote" from the man provided here Rob H. Feb 2012 #64
Actually, it's very plain Scootaloo Feb 2012 #67
Well, Denzel had best watch his step then, is that what you're saying? MADem Feb 2012 #72
Tiller's actions? REALLY? darkstar3 Feb 2012 #73
Stop struggling to be poutraged--of course his actions were legal. Do I need to say "Duh?" MADem Feb 2012 #76
There it is. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #78
What part of "Don't let the opinions of actors ruin your day" is unclear to you? MADem Feb 2012 #80
No, I'm saying Denzel said something offensive Scootaloo Feb 2012 #83
I am not "peddling excuses" for anyone. Jeez. RIF. nt MADem Feb 2012 #84
That's the most ironically rich thing I've read in days Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #87
Yeah, sure, whatever floats your little boat. Have one of those nice days. nt MADem Feb 2012 #89
Nice passive-aggressive response. "little boat" Nice. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #90
Are you at least breaking a sweat with all of that ducking and dodging? Silent3 Feb 2012 #50
Don't ascribe motives to me--you'd be quite wrong, as you are. MADem Feb 2012 #59
I may not be able to completely determine your motives... Silent3 Feb 2012 #61
I am not asking you to "buy" anything. Sheesh. Get over yourself. MADem Feb 2012 #74
It's also a smart practice to realize how... Silent3 Feb 2012 #79
You have a nice day. Find someone else to play with. nt MADem Feb 2012 #81
I had a similar reaction Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #31
+1 nt MADem Feb 2012 #77
I don't see him doing any such thing. MrSlayer Feb 2012 #2
Sorry, you have it wrong. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #4
I think you are reading it the way you want. MrSlayer Feb 2012 #14
And to add fuel to the fire, it's "The Examiner" which means some bozo wrote it the way they wanted. MADem Feb 2012 #20
The interview does not support your claim.... xocet Feb 2012 #22
Oh, come on. Why does he list it there if it isn't important to the rest. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #40
Well.... xocet Feb 2012 #106
No, it would be your incorrect application of logic there. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #107
See other interviews linked in #51 and #55/#58 muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #108
I have no more rage with his comments than I do when you belittle and humblebum Feb 2012 #6
Ah, humblebum. If we could only be as pious as you. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #9
You are one of those that has claimed you would call out bigotry Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #41
Really? So what did I express in #6? nt humblebum Feb 2012 #42
Passive-Aggressivity? Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #43
You seem to be attempting to either read things into or to twist words. humblebum Feb 2012 #45
Yes, you're right Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #46
Not much different than saying humblebum Feb 2012 #47
If Denzel is saying that conscience cannot exist without piety, he needs to do a LOT more reading. rocktivity Feb 2012 #8
No, he is saying that a conscience cannot exist without piety. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #10
I mis-wrote -- was editing while you were responding. n/t rocktivity Feb 2012 #12
Substitute "believer in string theory" for atheist. Still think it's not biased? saras Feb 2012 #11
I am still trying to make sense of your post. pennylane100 Feb 2012 #24
+1 nt MADem Feb 2012 #29
You and others are STILL missing the point skepticscott Feb 2012 #30
again my question to you is pennylane100 Feb 2012 #48
Denzel Washington's wording does not imply a mere "happens to be"... Silent3 Feb 2012 #86
The replies to this thread are hilarious. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #33
It is amazing how they are noticably absent. For all of their handwringing and bloviating... cleanhippie Feb 2012 #34
Frankly I believe its because they agree with Denzel, its not prejudice if its true... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #62
So your response to the bigoted statement of Denzel Washington Leontius Feb 2012 #93
I'm just making an observation on behavior, considering how... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #98
Well then I guess the only thing I can do is apologize Leontius Feb 2012 #101
Considering your own posting history on separation of church and state... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #102
Distortion and outright falsehoods are not good traits to display in public. Leontius Feb 2012 #103
Sorry, got you confused with Kurmudgeon... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #104
No problem Leontius Feb 2012 #105
Par for the course. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #66
Denzel is an asshole soleft Feb 2012 #35
Hope you didn't hurt yourself making that leap.... Sal316 Feb 2012 #36
Its not a leap, sal. Its as plain as day. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #38
Actually, I do get your point. Sal316 Feb 2012 #91
No, you don't get it at all. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #94
No, it's not about the character; look at the other quotes muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #100
As an atheist, I say "Fuck you, Denzel." [nt] Jester Messiah Feb 2012 #37
"The traits of a sociopath: No conscience, no sense of remorse, usually atheist ..." Jim__ Feb 2012 #51
Since the book characterises 4% of Americans as sociopaths muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #52
wikipedia: ... the number of people in the US who don't believe in a god to be about 9%. Jim__ Feb 2012 #53
Even to claim 22% of those who do not believe in god are sociopaths muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #54
Did you scan the book for the word "God"? Jim__ Feb 2012 #56
I scanned it for 'god', and also read the 'spirituality' section, after looking at the index muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #58
I think he just makes these connections , religious= predominatly moral , atheist= predominatly Leontius Feb 2012 #63
Here's what he said in another interview, and it's unambiguous Rob H. Feb 2012 #55
There are atheists and then there are atheists . mia Feb 2012 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author laconicsax Feb 2012 #69
You know you're spelling that wrong. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #88
Thanks mia Feb 2012 #97
Ha...the funny thing is, I was about to come on here and defend religious people. Evoman Feb 2012 #92
Apparently the only problem is you Silent3 Feb 2012 #95
Did you reply to the wrong post? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #96
No, I was just being sarcastic... Silent3 Feb 2012 #99
"an atheist, a murderer and liar" != "a murderer and a liar because he is an atheist" ButterflyBlood Feb 2012 #109
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