Atheism And Postmodernism

Question 1

Science as a reason for a rise in atheism:

Answer 1

• Science is seen as rational & religion is seen as full of mystery
• Theory of evolution ~ made belief in God unnecessary
• Evidence for an expanding universe

Question 2

Reasons for the rise of atheism

Answer 2

Science, empiricism, evil & suffering, objection to moral absolutes, awareness of other faiths