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Historically, many Christians have shown a significant amount of patience/tolerance towards atheists - even in face of persecution by atheists (see: [[Christian patience, forgiveness and long-suffering towards atheists]]).
Historically, many Christians have shown a significant amount of patience/tolerance towards atheists - even in face of persecution by atheists (see: [[Christian patience, forgiveness and long-suffering towards atheists]]).
== Reason Rally ==
The [[Reason Rally]] was billed as the largest secular event in history.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2014/12/06/is_mocking_religion_enough_harris_dawkins_and_the_future_of_atheistsecular_politics/ Is mocking religion enough? Harris, Dawkins and the future of atheist/secular politics] by Richard Cimino and Christopher Smith, Salon magazine</ref> It was held in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2012.
According to the ''Religion News Service'' 8,000-10,000 people showed up for the rally. <ref>Winston, Kimberly (March 24, 2012). "[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/atheist-rally_n_1377443.html#s811235&title=Reason_Rally_on Atheists Rally On National Mall; The 'Reason Rally' Largest Gathering Of Nonbelievers (PHOTOS)]". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2012-05-02.</ref> ''The Atlantic'' reported 20,000 individuals were in attendance.<ref>Benjamin Fearnow & Mickey Woods, [http://www.theatlantic.com/national/print/2012/03/richard-dawkins-preaches-to-nonbelievers-at-reason-rally/255012/ "Richard Dawkins Preaches to Nonbelievers at Reason Rally"], ''The Atlantic'', March 24, 2012.</ref>
== Decline in the rate of increase of American 1990s secularism ==
== Decline in the rate of increase of American 1990s secularism ==