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'''1.''' '''Apathy.''' A subgroup of [[Atheism|atheists]]/agnostics refers to themselves as [[Apatheism|apatheists]].
'''1.''' '''Apathy.''' A subgroup of [[Atheism|atheists]]/agnostics refers to themselves as [[Apatheism|apatheists]].
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>}}
Atheist Francois Tremblay wrote: "One last problem that undermines any propagation of atheism is inspiration. Let's be honest here, 'there is no god!' is not a very motivating call for most people."<ref>[http://www.liberator.net/articles/TremblayFrancois/herdingcats.html ''Herding Cats: Why atheism will lose''] by Francois Tremblay</ref> See also: [[Atheism vs. Christian revival, Christian apologetics and creationism|Atheism vs. Christian revivals]]
Atheist Francois Tremblay wrote: "One last problem that undermines any propagation of atheism is inspiration. Let's be honest here, 'there is no god!' is not a very motivating call for most people."<ref>[http://www.liberator.net/articles/TremblayFrancois/herdingcats.html ''Herding Cats: Why atheism will lose''] by Francois Tremblay</ref> See also: [[Atheism vs. Christian revival, Christian apologetics and creationism|Atheism vs. Christian revivals]]
Given the uninspiring nature of atheism, atheist apathy is understandable.
Given the uninspiring nature of atheism, atheist apathy concerning avangelism is understandable.
[[Jesus Christ]] said that greatest commandment in the [[Old Testament]] is to love God with all your heart, soul and mind (Mark 12:30-31). In addition, the Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8).
[[Jesus Christ]] said that greatest commandment in the [[Old Testament]] is to love God with all your heart, soul and mind (Mark 12:30-31). In addition, the Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8).