Revisiting the “Brights” — What to Call the Irreligious

3 Quarks Daily3/15/2026

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The article titled "Revisiting the 'Brights' — What to Call the Irreligious" by John Allen Paulos discusses the terminology used to describe individuals who are not religious. It questions whether there is a need for a new name for such people and suggests that politicians should more fully acknowledge them. The philosopher Daniel Dennett and others have previously advocated for the adoption of a specific term.

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