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But are Silverman’s sentiments even borne out by reality? Are atheists really a beleaguered minority in the US? Is it really a great taboo today to profess that you do not believe in God?

But are Silverman’s sentiments even borne out by reality? Are atheists really a beleaguered minority in the US? Is it really a great taboo today to profess that you do not believe in God?

The so-called ‘new atheism’ movement has been headed up by esteemed writers like [[Richard Dawkins]], [[Daniel Dennett]], [[Sam Harris]] and the late [[Christopher Hitchens]], and supported by famous people like [[Bill Maher]], Tim Minchin and - unsurprisingly - the band Bad Religion. In other words, this is an outspoken crowd that does not need to cower in fear or meet behind closed doors. The Reason Rally will take place on the Mall, for god’s sake, on the doorsteps of the US political establishment.<ref>[http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/12215/ God save us from atheist whining by Natalie Rothschild]</ref>}}

The so-called ‘new atheism’ movement has been headed up by esteemed writers like [[Richard Dawkins]], [[Daniel Dennett]], [[Sam Harris]] and the late [[Christopher Hitchens]], and supported by famous people like [[Bill Maher]], Tim Minchin and - unsurprisingly - the band Bad Religion. In other words, this is an outspoken crowd that does not need to cower in fear or meet behind closed doors. The Reason Rally will take place on the Mall, for god’s sake, on the doorsteps of the US political establishment.<ref>[http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/article/12215#.VvQlI-Zri1t God save us from atheist whining by Natalie Rothschild]</ref>}}

See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]]

See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]]