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=== Dislike of atheists and atheism inspiring thoughts about death ===

=== Dislike of atheists and atheism inspiring thoughts about death ===

In the United States, studies show that atheists are frequently held in low regard (See: [[Views of Atheists|Views of atheists]]).  

In the United States, studies show that atheists are frequently held in low regard (See: [[Views on Atheists|Views on atheists]]).  

''Discover'' magazine wrote about Cook's study:

''Discover'' magazine wrote about Cook's study:

These death thoughts help trigger a subconscious dislike of atheists, said study leader Corey Cook, a social psychologist at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Not only do thoughts of death put people in a negative frame of mind, Cook told Live Science, but they also prompt people to hold more tightly onto their own values.<ref>[http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/atheists-inspire-thoughts-of-death-in-many-americans-150523.htm Atheists Inspire Thoughts of Death in Many Americans] by  Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience, ''Discover'' magazine, May 23, 2015 09:25 AM ET</ref>}}

{{cquote|These death thoughts help trigger a subconscious dislike of atheists, said study leader Corey Cook, a social psychologist at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Not only do thoughts of death put people in a negative frame of mind, Cook told Live Science, but they also prompt people to hold more tightly onto their own values.<ref>[http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/atheists-inspire-thoughts-of-death-in-many-americans-150523.htm Atheists Inspire Thoughts of Death in Many Americans] by  Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience, ''Discover'' magazine, May 23, 2015 09:25 AM ET</ref>}}

== Atheism and ultimate meaning and purpose ==

== Atheism and ultimate meaning and purpose ==