The implicit and/or explicit support by church leaders for the National Faction during the Spanish Civil War greatly contributed to anti-religious sentiment.

In later life, Comte had attempted to introduce a "religion of humanity" in light of growing anti-religious sentiment and social malaise in revolutionary France.

Hubbard grew up in a climate that was very critical of organized religion, and frequently quoted anti-religious sentiments in his early lectures.

Intellectual Laziness' "Overt anti-religious sentiments are rare" in newsrooms, the authors found.

Another one, Vile Charms (Zlyiye tchary, 1906), was banned for its allegedly anti-religious sentiments.

Other lyrical themes included nihilism, anti-religious sentiment, cynicism, and explicit but tongue-in-cheek depictions of gore and despair.

They frequently use biblical references, but often convey anti-religious sentiment, as in Sacrament's "Blacken the Cursed Sun".

A surge by Tsomet from two to eight seats was seen as representing a new phenomenon in Israeli politics"right-wing anti-religious sentiment.

Teachers have also expressed concern about Brinkman's use of strong language and anti-religious sentiments in his educational performances and videos.