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Given the extremely negative stereotype of atheists, it is unsurprising that most choose not to advertise their faith. Additionally, given the wide dislike of Atheists and the relatively [http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/allnewsbydate.asp?NewsID=1131 small numbers] of Atheists in the population (frequently estimated at 4%-5%) claims of a discriminatory conspiracy of atheists are almost certainly false. It is, mathematically speaking, far more likely that Atheists are facing persecution from theists than the reverse.

Given the extremely negative stereotype of atheists, it is unsurprising that most choose not to advertise their lack of faith. Additionally, given the wide dislike of Atheists and the relatively [http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/allnewsbydate.asp?NewsID=1131 small numbers] of Atheists in the population (frequently estimated at 4%-5%) claims of a discriminatory conspiracy of atheists are almost certainly false. It is, mathematically speaking, far more likely that Atheists are facing persecution from theists than the reverse.

However this is not the case around the world, in the United Kingdom 2001 census 14.6% of the population identify themselves as having no religious beliefs.  The percentage of non practising people is likely much higher than this.  It is rare to find discrimination against Atheists in the United Kingdom, in private life or the public eye.

However this is not the case around the world, in the United Kingdom 2001 census 14.6% of the population identify themselves as having no religious beliefs.  The percentage of non practising people is likely much higher than this.  It is rare to find discrimination against Atheists in the United Kingdom, in private life or the public eye.

== The Problem of Evil==

== The Problem of Evil==