=== Dislike of atheists and atheism inspiring thoughts about death ===
=== Dislike of atheists and atheism inspiring thoughts about death ===
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In the United States, studies show that atheists are frequently held in low regard (See: [[Views on Atheists|Views on atheists]]).
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In the United States, studies show that atheists are frequently held in low regard (See: [[Views on Atheists|Views on atheists]]). The prominent [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Sam Harris]] said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007). [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"]. News21. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref>