We have shorter life spans AND we're not trusted?

Interesting reading.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=in-atheists-we-distrust

They're different, they're not One of Us; of COURSE they're not to be trusted! Oldest human instinct around.

With all due respect that piece is two years old. I know we're still hated/distrusted whatever, but I'll bet the numbers have improved a bit.

And it only relates to America. A far away place, of which we know little.

Even Heathens don't trust them darn Atheists. Now, I know why they put that eye on the dollar bill. It's to keep people honest.

I agree with jbbarret.

Here in the UK, I would guess that people would be less likely to trust a religious person to hold public office.

That might vary from one community to another. I seem to recall reading that some English Muslims in a particular area were well-disposed to a Christian candidate to public office - a potential MP I think - because they felt more comfortable with a person of faith.

Well a bit more timely and still really USA-centric; The Huff Post and God-fearing football believers:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/16/super-bowl-prayer_n_4605665.html

Scary