Welcome to the /atheism/ general, a thread for discussing the history, philosophy, and cultural impact of atheism and secularism. This is not r/atheism or a place for edgy memes, keep it grounded in historical context or humanities. Topics can include:

>Atheism in ancient philosophy (Epicurus, Lucretius, etc.)

>Secularism's role in the Enlightenment and modern nation-states

>Historical conflicts between religious institutions and freethinkers

>Non-Western perspectives on atheism (e.g., Carvaka in India, Chinese secular traditions)

>Michael Ruse’s role in the creation-evolution debates, like his testimony in McLean v. Arkansas (1981) against “creation science.”

Rules:

Stay on topic. /his/ is for history and humanities, not /pol/-tier rants.

Cite sources when possible (books, papers, or even archive links).

Current discussion starter: How did the French Revolution’s anti-clericalism shape modern secular governance? Was it a net positive or negative for the development of atheist thought in Europe?