1. Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris: The Unholy Trinity ... Thank God.

Comment #63642 by Robert W on August 15, 2007 at 7:30 am

The number of atheists in the U.S. is normally estimated between 10-12 percent. But I've seen varying numbers. Certainly, if you add agnostics to the mix, the number will be higher. It really all depends on how you slice the pie. But, the actual percentage is not all that important to the over meaning of the piece, which is, that Atheists are a minority who may now be finding their voice in the unholy trinity and writers of a similar ilk . . . regardless of actual numbers.

I suppose if one is interested they can Google "atheists, america" or contact Freedom From Religion Foundation in Madison, WI. (ffrf.org). When I use the 10 percent figure in my writing, they have never taken exception to it. I live in Madison . . . just a few miles from their headquarters.

And I have to be honest here, I'd much rather be known as a POF than a "bright." Whose bright idea was that, anyway?