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A high percentage of professional scientists are atheists
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Is it true that a high percentage of professional scientists are atheists?
Yes. Survey data from sources like the Pew Research Center indicate that a minority of professional scientists believe in God, with the majority identifying as atheist, agnostic, or holding non-traditional beliefs.
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Evidence for · 2
Cites a study finding only 33% of scientists believe in God, indicating a high proportion of non-belief.
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skeptics.stackexchange.com: Are a high percentage of scientists atheist?. (n.d.). skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/8972/are-a-high-percentage-of-scientists-atheist
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References a Pew Research poll showing only 33% of American scientists reported a belief in God.
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boards.straightdope.com: Scientists and Atheism. - Great Debates - Straight Dope Message Board. (n.d.). boards.straightdope.com. https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-and-atheism/845481
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