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(RNS) Many African-American atheists say that the act of "coming out" as nonbelievers in their community is to risk everything -- friends, family, business ties -- even their racial and cultural identity. By Kimberly Winston.
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Ethics,
Race & Ethnicity
Beliefs:
Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic)
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african-american atheists, atheist, freethinkers
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