Like the article concludes, people do not want to be isolated from their friends or family because of their varying political views, so they side with a more neutral opinion. I sympathize with this situation, but at the same time would never vote a different way just because someone told me. I voted differently in the 2008 presidential election than my friends and family. Your vote, just like your religion does not have to be a big deal. You can keep it a secret. And that is where I believe this article is wrong. I don't necessarily believe that more Americans are classifying themselves as atheists, but rather not siding a particular way on a religious issue or strongly identifying with a party.
I, for one, was baptized in the Catholic church. I went to church until I was seven and started putting power rangers action figures in the collection box. Ever since I have slept in Sunday mornings at home. Now would it be correct to say that just because I have ceased going to church I am atheist? Probably if you ask the Catholics. But logistically speaking I have not picked up any other religion. I personally do not affiliate with any sect and I am okay with that. So when America calls me atheist when I should be placed in that "other" category, I do get offended.
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