In the latter part of the 20th century, prominent atheists began a pattern of being reluctant to debate (see: [[Atheism and debate#Trend of prominent atheists being reluctant to debate|Trend of prominent atheists being reluctant to debate]]). | In the latter part of the 20th century, prominent atheists began a pattern of being reluctant to debate (see: [[Atheism and debate#Trend of prominent atheists being reluctant to debate|Trend of prominent atheists being reluctant to debate]]). |