When traditional means of distribution are used by religious groups, they can be held to the same standards as non-religious groups.
This decision forced religious groups to meet the same requirements as non-religious groups engaged in a similar activity.
The atheists and other non-religious groups such as agnostics only make 3% of the population in Kerala.
The second camp comprised the "individual rights coalition", which defended the rights of individuals against abuse by religious or non-religious groups and individuals.
Under the new policy, non-religious groups are still permitted to use the facilities, but religious groups or churches are not.
Others are disallowing them in areas where non-religious groups are welcomed and are restricting how they may use their property.
A Michigan community refused to allow a church to meet at a shopping center despite granting access to non-religious groups.
Still, there existed a number of non-religious groups, primarily but not exclusively of the left and/or Pan-Arab right.
However, a more recent research in 2005 indicates that the non-religious group has risen significantly.
There is no difference between Black Protestants and non-religious groups when it comes to abstinence.