http://www.freethoughtpedia.com/wiki/Scientists_and_atheism
According to this study, belief in God among “greater scientists,” whatever that means, has dropped since 1914 from 27% to 7%. This is just about the inverse of Americans in general, who generally report 90%+ to believe in God, or a universal spirit, or something along those lines.
I’m sure there are many nits to pick with the methodology in these studies, but I suspect the numbers aren’t far off. It took me about 3 seconds to find this study. Now that I’ve posted a reference, let’s see your’s to the contrary, rather than just criticism of the the one I’ve posted.
BTW, I was using the term “real” scientists in the sense used by the poster I was responding to, scientists who do actual scientific work, rather than just teaching it. Although I’m by no means as sure as he seems to be that these are inherently discrete categories. I was not trying to imply their status as scientists is more “real” because they are atheists.
I would like to stress that I’m not saying I agree with the majority of scientists. Such issues cannot be settled by a vote among scientists, who have no greater insight on such ultimate questions than anyone else.