Ask An Atheist

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

Surveys show that most of us profess a belief in a higher power, mostly as Christians. The Pew Research Center says about six percent of Americans identify as agnostic, unable to confirm whether God is real. Four percent identify as atheists, believing that there is no God.

Other assessments suggest those numbers could be much higher. Either way, both groups are 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.