You are here:

Atheism/freedom from religion

Advertisement

Expert: - 9/24/2005


Question
Are there any countries on this planet where religion doesn't rule?  Can I migrate there?

Answer
The Czech republic is the most atheist country in Europe:

http://atheism.about.com/b/a/009710.htm
http://atheism.about.com/b/a/082332.htm
http://atheism.about.com/b/a/102743.htm
http://atheism.about.com/b/a/160026.htm

Other than this, there aren't any nations where religion doesn't play a prominent role. Most Western European nations, though, can be quite secular. The separation of church and state can be honored more than in America.  

Atheism

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Austin Cline

Expertise

I can address questions regarding atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, humanism, religious philosophy & history, and arguments both for and against theism. I am also familiar with many of the skeptical and atheist resources in print and on the internet.

Experience

I have been an atheist and a secular humanist for many years. I actively run a site about agnosticism & atheism and attempt to help people understand more about these topics. I have made extensive study of both philosophy and of a wide vareity of religions.

Organizations
I belong to the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Council for Secular Humanism.

Publications
My writings appear every week on the Agnosticism/Atheism site

Education/Credentials
I have a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA from Princeton University. I have also studied in Germany and Switzerland.

Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa and a Fulbright Scholar.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.