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Concerning various [[Views on Atheists|views on atheists]], research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, those who hold the position of atheism 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> Dr. [[Sam Harris]], a founder of the [[New Atheism]] movement, is well aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref>[http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist Interview with an atheist]</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref>[http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist Interview with an atheist]</ref>  
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Concerning various [[Views on Atheists|views on atheists]], research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, those who hold the position of atheism 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> Dr. [[Sam Harris]], a founder of the [[New Atheism]] movement, is well aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.<ref name="Harris">[http://news21.com/story/2007/06/19/interview_with_an_atheist Interview with an atheist]</ref> In fact, Dr. Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."<ref name="Harris"/>
    
=== Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists ===
 
=== Americans and Canadians distrust atheists as much as rapists ===
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