‘Radical Christianity’ found threatening in poll

VENTURA, Calif. — More than half of atheists and agnostics think “radical Christianity” is just as threatening in the United States as “radical Islam,” according to a new study.

The Barna Group, a Ventura, Calif.-based research firm, found that 56 percent of atheists and agnostics agree with that view. Researchers found that the proportion of atheists and agnostics increases with each younger generation.

They make up 6 percent of elders (those 61 and older); 9 percent of boomers (ages 42-60); 14 percent of busters (ages 23-41) and 19 percent of those between 18 and 22.

Those of no faith tend to be younger and are more often male and unmarried, researchers found.