Atheists, Spurred by Growing Ranks, Gather at National Convention

As many gathered for Easter and Passover festivities over the weekend, an estimated 550 atheists, freethinkers, humanists and other nonbelievers converged on Atlanta for the American Atheists' national convention. Typically held on Easter weekend, the annual event was live for the first time since the start of the pandemic, and the excitement was palpable. Energized by the in-person gathering after such a long hiatus, the community of nonbelievers -- a general term used for all those who identify with these groups -- was ready to discuss some of the most pressing concerns facing their ranks today.