Tuesday, May 30, 2006

There are no atheists in foxholes...or out of foxholes for that matter: Steve Sailer and a reader raised the issue of belief in God in the military. The GSS asked respondents if they believed in God, and also asked about years of military service. For those who have served, the percent who do not believe in God is 2.2%. The corresponding number for those never in the military is exactly the same.
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  1. Anonymous3:11 AM

    I get the impression that very few Americans will admit to being atheist, even if they don't believe in any god. About as many as will admit to being Communist...

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