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=== New Atheism movement and American negative views on atheists increasing ===

=== New Atheism movement and American negative views on atheists increasing ===

Atheists have attempted to change the public's perception of atheism and atheists, but their efforts have largely been unsuccessful (see: [[Attempts to positively rebrand atheism]]).  

Various atheists have attempted to change the public's perception of atheism and atheists, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful (see: [[Attempts to positively rebrand atheism]]).  

An April 17, 2011 atheist essay entitled ''Are atheists strengthening religion?'' declared:

An April 17, 2011 atheist essay entitled ''Are atheists strengthening religion?'' declared: