6 Atheists That Changed the World

Religion is becoming less and less important in big parts of the world, and depending on your personal beliefs that’s probably a good thing. Even when looking at history, despite religion having a huge impact on how our world and society has evolved, atheism has always been a popular way of life.

Albert Einstein

Not a real atheist but more of an agnostic, Einstein was very scarce when it came to voicing his opinions on religion. What he did have opinions on were science things, like the theory of relativity.

Sigmund Freud

The grandfather of psychology (the early, non-scientific form of psychology), Freud paved the way for the humane sciences. Freud didn’t believe in anything that couldn’t be observed, which is why he wasn’t an avid believer in God or an afterlife.