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Line 1: − Concerning various [[views on atheists]], research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, [[atheists]] are the group that Americans relate least to in terms of their vision of American society and are the group most likely to be mentioned as one that Americans would not want to have marry into their family. − <ref>Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006</ref> − + +
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Although the secular left is known for ridiculing [[religion]] since at least the time of [[French Revolution]] (see: [[Atheism and mockery]]), the secular left is known for its humorlessness when it comes to others mocking of its ideology (See also: [[Atheism and humor]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]]).
Although the secular left is known for ridiculing [[religion]] since at least the time of [[French Revolution]] (see: [[Atheism and mockery]]), the secular left is known for its humorlessness when it comes to others mocking of its ideology (See also: [[Atheism and humor]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]]).
[[File:Sam Harris 01.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]
[[File:Sam Harris 01.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Sam Harris]] ]]
A UK study found atheists widely distrusted - even among themselves (see: [[Views on atheists#UK study finds atheists widely distrusted - even among themselves|UK study regarding the public's views of atheists]]). Psychologists at the University of British Columbia and the University of Oregon published a study which reported that Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists (see: [[Views on atheists#Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists]]).
Humor is central to social life and humor can be a societal expression of ridicule/scorn.<ref>[http://blogs.helsinki.fi/humourproject/ The Darkside of humor]</ref> Concerning various [[views on atheists]], research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, [[atheists]] are the group that Americans relate least to in terms of their vision of American society and are the group most likely to be mentioned as one that Americans would not want to have marry into their family.
<ref>Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006</ref> A UK study found atheists widely distrusted - even among themselves (see: [[Views on atheists#UK study finds atheists widely distrusted - even among themselves|UK study regarding the public's views of atheists]]). Psychologists at the University of British Columbia and the University of Oregon published a study which reported that Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists (see: [[Views on atheists#Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists]]).
Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding [[atheism]] and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007). [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"]. News21. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref> In fact, Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref name="Harris"/><ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-poll-90-believe-god-97611 NEWSWEEK Poll: 90% Believe in God], ''Newsweek'' 2007</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Closet atheist]]
Dr. [[Sam Harris]] is one of the founders of the [[New Atheism]] movement. [[Sam Harris]] is quite aware of the stigma surrounding [[atheism]] and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref name="Harris">Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007). [http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist "Interview with an atheist"]. News21. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref> In fact, Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref name="Harris"/><ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-poll-90-believe-god-97611 NEWSWEEK Poll: 90% Believe in God], ''Newsweek'' 2007</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Closet atheist]]