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{{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>}}

{{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>}}

In addition, demographic trends point to the atheist population in the United States plateauing in the 21st century as far its proportion of the American public (see: [[American atheism|Demographics and trends in American secularism|Demographics and trends in American secularism]]).   

In addition, demographic trends point to the atheist population in the United States plateauing in the 21st century as far its proportion of the American public (see: [[American atheism#Demographics and trends in American secularism|Demographics and trends in American secularism]]).   

Furthermore, due to various historical events/trends, the [[atheist movement]] saw a number of setbacks during the latter portion of the 20th century and beyond. As a result, it has lost a considerable amount of confidence (See: [[Low morale of the atheist movement]]).<ref>[http://www.sneps.net/uploadsepk/JQR%20Demography.pdf Shall the religious inherit the earth? - Eric Kaufmann]</ref>

Furthermore, due to various historical events/trends, the [[atheist movement]] saw a number of setbacks during the latter portion of the 20th century and beyond. As a result, it has lost a considerable amount of confidence (See: [[Low morale of the atheist movement]]).<ref>[http://www.sneps.net/uploadsepk/JQR%20Demography.pdf Shall the religious inherit the earth? - Eric Kaufmann]</ref>