Is it true that atheism is uncommon in central USA?

Question

By central USA, I mean outside New York and California.

If so, what is the attitude towards atheists? (e.g. I have been told that an atheist could never be president).

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln was an atheist.  

Answer 2

I lived in central America, which was also southern, which was also tagged along with the Bible belt.

I believe that that was the time when I started "falling" away from religion. Having people pass out bibles to you all the time was very annoying and nothing about a personal relationship with anything spiritual.

It was a norm. Finding an Atheist there is not too uncommon but they're generally not outspoken about it. I can't blame them.

Attitude towards them?

Well I've had people condemn me and some people try to save me. It all depends on the person.  

Answer 3

You need to be part of the family (ie all interbred) so no they couldn't have a non-christian President!

Don't forget that these are the people who think that the world is 6000 years old and that fossils have been "planted" by the devil!

EDIT - Further to you addition - WELL, I'm very sorry if my opinion doesn't count - I'll take my business elsewhere!  LOL!

Answer 4

From what I've read this certainly seems to be the case.  I have even read then to be involved in US politics (to have any high positions any way) you need to believe in god - even if you don't!  Crazy.