The Pledge of Allegiance says that America is “one nation under God.” But not everyone feels that way.

Surveys show the number of Americans who identify as atheists is growing. So what does the term “atheist” mean, both to believers and non-believers?

We kicked off our week of audience-selected shows with a chance to ask an atheist.

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