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According Pew Research:

According Pew Research:

{{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>[https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/05/7-facts-about-atheists/ 7 facts about atheists], Pew Forum</ref>}}

Although American atheists may experience some social ostracism for telling other about atheism, hate crimes against atheists are extremely low in number (see; [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Persecution of atheists]]).  

Although American atheists may experience some social ostracism for telling other about atheism, hate crimes against atheists are extremely low in number (see; [[Atheism and social outcasts]] and [[Persecution of atheists]]).  

* Barrett, Paul H. ''Darwin on Man'' 1974:276

* Barrett, Paul H. ''Darwin on Man'' 1974:276

* ''American Scientist'' May 1977:323

* ''American Scientist'' May 1977:323

</ref>  Charles Darwin’s casual mentioning of a ‘creator’ in earlier editions of The Origin of Species appears to have been a merely a ploy to downplay the implications of his [[materialism|materialistic]] theory.<ref>[http://creation.com/charles-darwins-real-message-have-you-missed-it Charles Darwin's real message. Have you missed it?]</ref>

</ref>  Charles Darwin’s casual mentioning of a ‘creator’ in earlier editions of The Origin of Species appears to have been a merely a ploy to downplay the implications of his [[materialism|materialistic]] theory.<ref>[https://creation.com/charles-darwins-real-message-have-you-missed-it Charles Darwin's real message. Have you missed it?]</ref>

For additional information, see: [[Atheism and deception]]

For additional information, see: [[Atheism and deception]]

It was the nature of the candidate's response that piqued the interest of some viewers.

It was the nature of the candidate's response that piqued the interest of some viewers.

Kimmel [http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/10/23/did-you-catch-how-bernie-sanders-responded-when-jimmy-kimmel-asked-do-you-believe-in-god/ cited Sanders' claims] that he is "culturally Jewish" and that he doesn't "feel religious" and then asked about a belief in God. He also questioned whether Sanders thinks it is important for Americans to embrace a higher power.

Kimmel [https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/10/23/did-you-catch-how-bernie-sanders-responded-when-jimmy-kimmel-asked-do-you-believe-in-god/ cited Sanders' claims] that he is "culturally Jewish" and that he doesn't "feel religious" and then asked about a belief in God. He also questioned whether Sanders thinks it is important for Americans to embrace a higher power.

"I am who I am and what I believe in and what my spirituality is about is that we’re all in this together," Sanders responded. "That I think it is not a good thing to believe that as human beings we can turn our backs on the suffering of other people."

"I am who I am and what I believe in and what my spirituality is about is that we’re all in this together," Sanders responded. "That I think it is not a good thing to believe that as human beings we can turn our backs on the suffering of other people."

[[File:Richard Dawkins at Royal Dublin Society Concert Hall.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] ]]

[[File:Richard Dawkins at Royal Dublin Society Concert Hall.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Richard Dawkins]] ]]

The ''Times of India'' has a quote from [[Richard Dawkins]] about the closet atheist issue:

The ''Times of India'' has a quote from [[Richard Dawkins]] about the closet atheist issue:

{{Cquote|When will we see the first atheist President of the US? "I suspect we have already seen several atheist US presidents, they just didn't admit it," responded Dawkins. "I suspect Lincoln was an atheist, probably so was Kennedy. Obama is an intelligent man, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's a closet atheist". Does that make them all hypocrites? "You can't be an American politician without being a hypocrite," signed off the renowned biologist and ardent Darwinian.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Look-forward-to-the-death-of-organized-religion-Richard-Dawkins/articleshow/11609561.cms Look forward to the death of organized religion: Richard Dawkins], Iimes of India</ref>}}

{{Cquote|When will we see the first atheist President of the US? "I suspect we have already seen several atheist US presidents, they just didn't admit it," responded Dawkins. "I suspect Lincoln was an atheist, probably so was Kennedy. Obama is an intelligent man, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's a closet atheist". Does that make them all hypocrites? "You can't be an American politician without being a hypocrite," signed off the renowned biologist and ardent Darwinian.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Look-forward-to-the-death-of-organized-religion-Richard-Dawkins/articleshow/11609561.cms Look forward to the death of organized religion: Richard Dawkins], Iimes of India</ref>}}

The book ''[[Abraham Lincoln]]: From Skeptic to Prophet'' by Wayne C. Temple is a well-research book which demonstrates that although Lincoln was somewhat of a [[freethinker]]/skeptic as a young man, he did become very religious later in life.<ref>[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0017.206/--inner-world-of-abraham-lincoln?rgn=main;view=fulltext The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln, by Michael Burlingame and Abraham Lincoln: From Skeptic to Prophet, by Wayne C. Temple] by ROBERT McCOLLEY</ref>

The book ''[[Abraham Lincoln]]: From Skeptic to Prophet'' by Wayne C. Temple is a well-research book which demonstrates that although Lincoln was somewhat of a [[freethinker]]/skeptic as a young man, he did become very religious later in life.<ref>[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0017.206/--inner-world-of-abraham-lincoln?rgn=main;view=fulltext The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln, by Michael Burlingame and Abraham Lincoln: From Skeptic to Prophet, by Wayne C. Temple] by ROBERT McCOLLEY</ref>