February 3, 2012 10:20 pm

Atheism in America

Why the US doesn’t believe in those who don’t believe in God
A 'Jesus' sign sits in a store window in Festus, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis

A 'Jesus' sign sits in a store window in Festus, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis

A 'God Bless America' sign hangs outside a community theatre in Point, Texas

A 'God Bless America' sign hangs outside a community theatre in Point, Texas

A motorcyclist wears a denim vest with patches related to his Christian motorcycle club, in Emory, Texas

A motorcyclist wears a denim vest with patches related to his Christian motorcycle club, in Emory, Texas

A found cross made of cinderblocks lies in an alleyway in downtown Festus, Missouri

A found cross made of cinderblocks lies in an alleyway in downtown Festus, Missouri

Downtown Festus sits nearly empty on Sunday. It is typical that small shops and restaurants close in recognition of Sunday

Downtown Festus sits nearly empty on Sunday. It is typical that small shops and restaurants close in recognition of Sunday

Churches typically post catchy phrases or scripture on their signs, as does this one in downtown Festus, Missouri

Churches typically post catchy phrases or scripture on their signs, as does this one in downtown Festus, Missouri

Festus, Missouri

Festus, Missouri

A large metal cross reflects sunlight from the top of the highest mountain above Festus, Missouri. The cross, which was built in the front yard of a residence, can be seen for miles

A large metal cross reflects sunlight from the top of the highest mountain above Festus, Missouri. The cross, which was built in the front yard of a residence, can be seen for miles

Two church steeples in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky

Two church steeples in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky

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