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Atheist Tom Krattenmaker was quoted in [[Time magazine|''Time'' magazine]] as saying about [[American atheism|American atheists]], "Even though we’re despised in some parts of the country and discriminated against in some ways, we don’t really get bullied or picked on. That makes it harder to gain sympathy for our views."<ref>[http://time.com/3834594/5-challenges-athiests-face/ 5 Challenges Atheists Face], Time magazine, [[Hemant Mehta]]/Patheos, April 24, 2015</ref>  

Atheist Tom Krattenmaker was quoted in [[Time magazine|''Time'' magazine]] as saying about [[American atheism|American atheists]], "Even though we’re despised in some parts of the country and discriminated against in some ways, we don’t really get bullied or picked on. That makes it harder to gain sympathy for our views."<ref>[http://time.com/3834594/5-challenges-athiests-face/ 5 Challenges Atheists Face], Time magazine, [[Hemant Mehta]]/Patheos, April 24, 2015</ref>  

In the [[United States]], a significant amount of atheists are white males and the American atheist population 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 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 American atheists: "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>  See also:  [[Atheism and diversity#Atheism/Christianity and personal wealth diversity|Atheism/Christianity and personal wealth diversity]]

In the [[United States]], a significant amount of atheists are white males and the American atheist population 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 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 American atheists: "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>  See also:  [[Atheism and diversity#Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity|Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity]]

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 (See: [[Atheist whining]]).<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 (See: [[Atheist whining]]).<ref>