What to make of those few believers in the National Academy of Science?

[T_aquaticus]

@david.heddle

And for those whose atheism is reinforced with each new scientific discovery, is that confirmation bias free?

I think it is a hangover from previous generations when the discovery of natural processes directly contradicted the declarations of the church.

@david.heddle

but it would be inconsistent with the legions I’ve heard and read over the years who do in fact claim that scientific advances only serve to strengthen their lack of belief.

There are theists to blame for that. I have heard many creationists claim that if evolution is true then the Bible is false and God does not exist.

@david.heddle

So if you believe there are such atheists, who make such a claim, are they free of confirmation bias?

We all suffer from confirmation bias. The trick is in recognizing it and confirming your findings with others.