https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/08/the-blessings-of-atheism/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:12:05 -0400<![CDATA[This widespread misapprehension that atheists believe in nothing positive is one of the main reasons secularly inclined Americans — roughly 20 percent of the population — do not wield public influence commensurate with their numbers. One major problem is the dearth of secular community institutions. But the most powerful force holding us back is our own reluctance to speak, particularly at moments of high national drama and emotion, with the combination of reason and passion needed to erase the image of the atheist as a bloodless intellectual robot. &#8230;]]>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:00:02 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/08/the-blessings-of-atheism-n99019