The subject pretty much says it all. I just want to see if linux users are atheists .

I am a linux user and an atheist but also a buddhist.

If I had to choose one religion, it would be buddhism. But atheism is good for me for now

That's why I chose Buddhism because its one of the few religions where you don't believe in a supreme being.

Why are geeks often atheist? | Shuzak.com

"‘Geek’ brings to mind a long list of traits- Glasses, obsession with science, a high IQ. Recently, however, a new trait has come to light to add to the long, esteemed list: Atheism. Despite being widely known, there has been very little in the way of explanation proposed for this phenomena. It is the purpose of this article to address this deficiency. ..."

Where's mah Agnostic?

yeah, where's the option for those of us who don't know, aren't sure/convinced, or like me plain just don't care either way?

I will vote too if "agnostic" is added to the list. Believing there is no supreme being is not the same as not being sure there isn't one.
I have used Linux for almost 10 yrs but I have been an agnostic much longer than that, so Linux didn't do it to me.

I just noticed there is an option that says "I use Linux and I am not an atheist". Strictly speaking, that applies to me.

I use linux and I'm an atheist.

The correlation lies not among Linux users and atheism, but rather, with Internet users in general - most especially the type to frequent forums. This demographic consists primarily of young to middle-age males who tend to be liberal in nature, and as such, tend to be atheist or agnostic.

Another poll on this forum showed 100% of those that voted have tried Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu.
http://socialdiscussion.com/computer...ed-so-far.html

Operating systems are like religions to many people.

As everyone here seems to be a Linux user it would be interesting to see if there is a correlation between how long people have used Linux and Atheism.

It would also be interesting to see the relationship between preferred Operation System Window/Mac/*nix etc and Atheism but obviously not on a poll held here.

Analysis of census statistics, other reliable statistics and surveys have shown correlations between the groups listed below.

Religious beliefs (or lack thereof)
Age
Highest Education level achieved
School results (SAT etc) that are used qualify for admission to higher education
IQ
Likelihood of being fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident
Life expectancy
Criminal records
Sex offenders
Drug dependency (not for health reasons)
Divorce rates

Some results are obvious and others contrary to popular belief.

That's pretty interesting. Do you have any sources ready to hand? I'd like to look at that a bit more.

All the links were on an old computer replaced years ago.
I saw some statistics that looked a bit dodgy and sought out reliable information to find out for my self.
Some of the places I found it were
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Bureau of Statistics
The US equivalent
Educational institutions.
Insurance companies
Motor vehicle accident research
Psychology sites

Alright, thanks.

There is much too small a sample size here.

I can just see it, Ballmer calling us a bunch of atheists who don't believe in capitalism or paid employment.

Damn capitalists.

Nice article.

I am not an atheist. I am not a follower of any mainstream religion. I am not even agnostic. I'm a polytheist. A pagan. Wiccan really.

Seems I'm one of the smaller minorities here.

/me ponders

Maybe there's a link between using Linux and being rational - and rational people are more likely to be atheists (although I'm not implying that religion is irrational*)
Do you do the whole pagan thing, with the funky rituals, or did you just took an online quiz "Are You a Wiccan/Pagan" and it came up positive?

I can see how you might get that impression from the media, but atheists aren't necessarily communists

*yes i am.

I'm a linux user and pastafarian since I was touched by His Noodly Appendage.