Why are so few atheists in prison?

[lifeexplorer]

Originally Posted by southward bound

It might be better to ask what do I think of Bill Maher!

Some of those liberals aren't too mentally sound you know.

Don't like his comments on politics but he is spot on on religion.

[LauraC]

Hmmmm, if you polled the prison population what percent would say they are Democrats? How about just the ones on death row? Think it's a larger percentage than the general population of Democrats?

Remember geographically the dividing the US into Liberalville vs Conservativeville argument. Everbody gets to choose in which half of the US they live? Where do you think convicted criminals would choose to live ?

[Investor Five]

Atheists tend to have higher IQs than believers ... which makes it easier for them to see religion for what it likely is ... a gigantic scam ... and also makes it easier for them to avoid doing stupid stuff that could result in prison time...

[baxendale]

Originally Posted by Volobjectitarian

This.

The old rule - there are no atheists on death row or in foxholes.

Hogwash. Can't comment on death row but I can on foxholes (In the Marine Corps we call them fighting holes) You don't go through many months of combat training so when the stuff hits the fan you soil your drawers and reach for your bible.

[Asheville Native]

Originally Posted by Volobjectitarian

This.

The old rule - there are no atheists on death row or in foxholes.

Old and stupid rule because it doesn't apply. Being in a situation where you could die does not magically make imaginary gods appear in one's head.

[Teddy52]

Originally Posted by Asheville Native

Old and stupid rule because it doesn't apply. Being in a situation where you could die does not magically make imaginary gods appear in one's head.

I can't say one way or another because although a veteran, I am not a combat veteran.

You , Ashville ?

[ChestRockwell]

Who else can you run to when you're getting pounded in the backdoor everyday? You'd probably find God too.

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by Volobjectitarian

This.

The old rule - there are no atheists on death row or in foxholes.

And this old rule - all atheists believe in God 15 seconds before an orgasm.

[blktoptrvl]

Originally Posted by katzpaw

Depending on the study, about 10% of Americans do not believe in a God.
But the estimated number of incarcerated atheists ranges from .07% to .2% (2 tens of one percent) of all inmates. Apparently godless, heathen, 'amoral' atheists are less likely crimes than professed Christians.

Atheist groups cater to a captive audience: Prisoners | Action Reporter Media | fdlreporter.com

My experience has been that atheist are more consistently moral people and they don't need to have a spiritual gun held to their heads to be so.

[Huckleberry3911948]

Bek the threat of gang rape in some unexplainable way makes people more religious