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In the [[United States]], a significant amount of atheists are white males and the American atheist community has been criticized for its lack of racial diversity and lower amount of females in its population ([[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheism and women]]).  The Pew Research Forum reported in 2013 concerning [[American atheism|American atheists]]: "About four-in-ten atheists (43%) [[Atheism and education|have a college degree]], compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/23/5-facts-about-atheists/ 5 facts about atheists] By Michael Lipka, Pew Research Forum, October 23, 2013</ref>  In 2012, the Pew Research Forum reported regarding atheists in America: "And about 38% of atheists and agnostics have an annual family income of at least $75,000, compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise-demographics/ “Nones” on the Rise - Demographics], Pew Research Forum, October 9, 2012</ref>  

In the [[United States]], a significant amount of atheists are white males and the American atheist community has been criticized for its lack of racial diversity and lower amount of females in its population ([[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheism and women]]).  The Pew Research Forum reported in 2013 concerning [[American atheism|American atheists]]: "About four-in-ten atheists (43%) [[Atheism and education|have a college degree]], compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/23/5-facts-about-atheists/ 5 facts about atheists] By Michael Lipka, Pew Research Forum, October 23, 2013</ref>  In 2012, the Pew Research Forum reported regarding atheists in America: "And about 38% of atheists and agnostics have an annual family income of at least $75,000, compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise-demographics/ “Nones” on the Rise - Demographics], Pew Research Forum, October 9, 2012</ref>  

[[File:Dennis Prager.jpg|left|thumbnail|250px|[[Dennis Prager]] is a vocal opponent of [[atheist indoctrination]] in public schools.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=43734 How atheism is being sold in America]</ref> ]]

[[File:Dennis Prager.jpg|left|thumbnail|200px|[[Dennis Prager]] is a vocal opponent of [[atheist indoctrination]] in public schools.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=43734 How atheism is being sold in America]</ref> ]]

Also, atheists within the [[United States]] have developed a reputation of uncharitableness as they gave far less to charities, even if church donations are not counted (see: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]]). As a result of these factors, claims of being an oppressed minority by atheists are often dismissed even by fellow atheists.<ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2014/07/17/youre-not-oppressed-white-atheist-dudes/ “You’re Not Oppressed, White Atheist Dudes”], [[Freethoughtblogs]] - Almost Diamonds, July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm</ref><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-thornton18apr18-story.html Disliked, Not Oppressed] By Paul Thornton, ''LA Times'', April 18, 2007</ref>  

Also, atheists within the [[United States]] have developed a reputation of uncharitableness as they gave far less to charities, even if church donations are not counted (see: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]]). As a result of these factors, claims of being an oppressed minority by atheists are often dismissed even by fellow atheists.<ref>

*[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015

*[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2014/07/17/youre-not-oppressed-white-atheist-dudes/ “You’re Not Oppressed, White Atheist Dudes”], [[Freethoughtblogs]] - Almost Diamonds, July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm

&[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-thornton18apr18-story.html Disliked, Not Oppressed] By Paul Thornton, ''LA Times'', April 18, 2007</ref>  

In addition, given the favorable treatment atheist activists often [[Atheism and the media|receive in the media]] and the [[Atheist indoctrination|atheistic indoctrination]] that occurs in public schools/universities, the notion of atheists as an oppressed minority is often rejected by Americans.

In addition, given the favorable treatment atheist activists often [[Atheism and the media|receive in the media]] and the [[Atheist indoctrination|atheistic indoctrination]] that occurs in public schools/universities, the notion of atheists as an oppressed minority is often rejected by Americans.

== American reporter Natalie Rothschild irritated by atheist whining ==

== American reporter Natalie Rothschild irritated by atheist whining ==

[[File:Fra Angelico Lamentacion por la muerte de Cristo.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|The [[War on Christmas]] refers to the controversy surrounding the celebration or acknowledgment of the [[Christmas]] [[holiday]] in government, media, advertising and other [[atheist| secular]] environments.]]

[[File:Fra Angelico Lamentacion por la muerte de Cristo.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[War on Christmas]] refers to the controversy surrounding the celebration or acknowledgment of the [[Christmas]] [[holiday]] in government, media, advertising and other [[atheist| secular]] environments.]]

On  March 6, in an article entitled ''[[God]] save us from atheist whining'', the reporter Natalie Rothschild wrote:

On  March 6, in an article entitled ''[[God]] save us from atheist whining'', the reporter Natalie Rothschild wrote:

{{cquote|This idea that closet atheists need to be coaxed out into the open, and that they need to claim the right to rally together as proud non-believers, has become a central tenet of the ‘[[New Atheism|new atheist]]’ movement. The approach comes across as a curious blend of therapeutic thinking and fearmongering, and it is expressed with a kind of fervour that would not be altogether alien to the deeply devout. [[David Silverman|Silverman]], for instance, believes that the Christian right ‘has unleashed an unparalleled slew of efforts aimed at [[American atheism|Christianising the country’]]. The same kind of shrillness is heard among those religious people who imagine that atheists are tearing down the social fabric of America and are conducting a ‘war on religion’.

{{cquote|This idea that closet atheists need to be coaxed out into the open, and that they need to claim the right to rally together as proud non-believers, has become a central tenet of the ‘[[New Atheism|new atheist]]’ movement. The approach comes across as a curious blend of therapeutic thinking and fearmongering, and it is expressed with a kind of fervour that would not be altogether alien to the deeply devout. [[David Silverman|Silverman]], for instance, believes that the Christian right ‘has unleashed an unparalleled slew of efforts aimed at [[American atheism|Christianising the country’]]. The same kind of shrillness is heard among those religious people who imagine that atheists are tearing down the social fabric of America and are conducting a ‘war on religion’.

== Mary Kochran's article at Belief.net declares that whiny atheists are pathetic  ==

== Mary Kochran's article at Belief.net declares that whiny atheists are pathetic  ==

[[File:Richard Dawkins pic.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|260px|left|The [[Oxford University]] Professor [[Daniel Came]] wrote to the agnostic and [[evolution]]ist [[Richard Dawkins]]:: "The absence of a debate with the foremost [[Christian apologetics|apologist]] for [[Christianity|Christian]] [[theism]] is a glaring omission on your [[Curriculum vitae|CV]]  

[[File:Richard Dawkins pic.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|left|The [[Oxford University]] Professor [[Daniel Came]] wrote to the agnostic and [[evolution]]ist [[Richard Dawkins]]:: "The absence of a debate with the foremost [[Christian apologetics|apologist]] for [[Christianity|Christian]] [[theism]] is a glaring omission on your [[Curriculum vitae|CV]]  

and is of course apt to be interpreted as cowardice on your part."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/8511931/Richard-Dawkins-accused-of-cowardice-for-refusing-to-debate-existence-of-God.html Richard Dawkins accused of cowardice for refusing to debate existence of God], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', May 14, 2011</ref>  ]]

and is of course apt to be interpreted as cowardice on your part."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/8511931/Richard-Dawkins-accused-of-cowardice-for-refusing-to-debate-existence-of-God.html Richard Dawkins accused of cowardice for refusing to debate existence of God], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', May 14, 2011</ref>  ]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]]

''See also:'' [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins in Australia.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|The [[Elevatorgate]] controversy and [[Richard Dawkins]]' commentary [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations|about Muslims]] has generated bad press and public relations problems for Dawkins.]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins in Australia.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|The [[Elevatorgate]] controversy and [[Richard Dawkins]]' commentary [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations|about Muslims]] has generated bad press and public relations problems for Dawkins.]]

[[Elevatorgate]] is a term commonly used to describe a scandal involving [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]]' 2011 comments made to atheist [[Rebecca Watson]] which are perceived to have been inappropriate by a sizable portion of the [[Atheism|atheist]] community and to the public at large.<ref>

[[Elevatorgate]] is a term commonly used to describe a scandal involving [[New Atheism|New Atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]]' 2011 comments made to atheist [[Rebecca Watson]] which are perceived to have been inappropriate by a sizable portion of the [[Atheism|atheist]] community and to the public at large.<ref>

*[http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/07/08/atheist_flirting Richard Dawkins: Skeptic of women? - Salon, July 8, 2011]

*[http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/07/08/atheist_flirting Richard Dawkins: Skeptic of women? - Salon, July 8, 2011]