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Line 48: − According Pew Research: − {{cquote|In the 2014 Religious Landscape Study, self-identified [[Atheism|atheists]] were asked [http://www.pewforum.org/2015/11/03/chapter-2-religious-practices-and-experiences/ how often they share their views on God and religion] with religious people. Only about one-in-ten atheists (9%) say they do at least weekly, while roughly two-thirds (65%) say they seldom or never discuss their views on religion with religious people. By comparison, 26% of those who have a religious affiliation share their views at least once a week with those who have other beliefs; 43% say they seldom or never do.<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/05/7-facts-about-atheists/ 7 facts about atheists], Pew Forum</ref>}}
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'''4.''' '''Other addition causes''' (see [[Causes of atheism]]).
'''4.''' '''Other addition causes''' (see [[Causes of atheism]]).
== Atheists and a lack of evangelism ==
== Atheists and a lack of evangelism in third world countries ==
''See also:'' [[Unattractiveness of atheism]] and [[Views on atheists]]
''See also:'' [[Unattractiveness of atheism]] and [[Views on atheists]]
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Christianity has a long history of [[evangelism|being evangelistic]]. Christianity continues to experience a rapid growth in its number of adherents. See: [[Global Christianity]] ]]
Christianity has a long history of [[evangelism|being evangelistic]]. Christianity continues to experience a rapid growth in its number of adherents. See: [[Global Christianity]] ]]
Doing overseas evangelism/outreaches, often requires significant hardships/persecution. [[Western World]] atheists have been unwilling to endure such hardships in order to spread atheistic ideology. On the other hand, historically, Christians have made great evangelism efforts to reach every people group across the earth. In 2005, there were four times as many non-[[Western World]] Christians as there were Western World Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and hedonism]]
Doing overseas evangelism/outreaches, often requires significant hardships/persecution. [[Western World]] atheists have been unwilling to endure such hardships in order to spread atheistic ideology. On the other hand, historically, Christians have made great evangelism efforts to reach every people group across the earth. In 2005, there were four times as many non-[[Western World]] Christians as there were Western World Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and hedonism]]