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[[File:David Silverman.JPG|thumbnail|right|180px|The president of the [[American Atheists]] organization, [[David Silverman]], was given the label of an [[Atheist whining|atheist whiner]] by the American woman Natalie Rothschild.<ref>[http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/12215/ God save us from atheist whining by Natalie Rothschild]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and public relations]] ]]
[[File:David Silverman.JPG|thumbnail|right|180px|The ex-president of the [[American Atheists]] organization, [[David Silverman]], was given the label of an [[Atheist whining|atheist whiner]] by the American woman Natalie Rothschild.<ref>[http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/12215/ God save us from atheist whining by Natalie Rothschild]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and public relations]] ]]
As [[atheism vs. Islam]] conflict has increased in the world, there are growing reports of [[Islam]]ic governments imprisoning/executing atheists and radical Islamacists killing [[Atheism|atheists]], but they are still relatively few in number.<ref>
As [[atheism vs. Islam]] conflict has increased in the world, there are growing reports of [[Islam]]ic governments imprisoning/executing atheists and radical Islamacists killing [[Atheism|atheists]], but they are still relatively few in number.<ref>
*[http://www.religionnews.com/2014/12/17/atheists-new-persecuted-minority-international-report-concludes-commentary/ Atheists: the new persecuted minority, international report concludes (COMMENTARY)] by Bob Churchill | Religion News|December 17, 2014
*[http://www.religionnews.com/2014/12/17/atheists-new-persecuted-minority-international-report-concludes-commentary/ Atheists: the new persecuted minority, international report concludes (COMMENTARY)] by Bob Churchill | Religion News|December 17, 2014
*[http://observers.france24.com/content/20150401-bangladesh-atheist-blogger-murders-rahman Bangladesh struck by wave of atheist blogger murders], France 24 News, 1/04/2015 / BANGLADESH
*[http://observers.france24.com/content/20150401-bangladesh-atheist-blogger-murders-rahman Bangladesh struck by wave of atheist blogger murders], France 24 News, 1/04/2015 / BANGLADESH
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/10/us-religion-atheists-idUSBRE8B900520121210 Atheists around world suffer persecution, discrimination: report] By Robert Evans, Reuters, Sun Dec 9, 2012 9:20pm EST</ref> This is especially true when you consider the large scale persecution of theists that has occurred in history by atheists and the persecution of religious people that still occurs in [[China]] and [[North Korea]] (see: [[Militant atheism]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]]).
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/10/us-religion-atheists-idUSBRE8B900520121210 Atheists around world suffer persecution, discrimination: report] By Robert Evans, Reuters, Sun Dec 9, 2012 9:20pm EST</ref> This is especially true when you consider the large scale persecution of theists that has occurred in history by atheists and the persecution of religious people that still occurs in [[China]] and [[North Korea]] (see: [[Militant atheism]] and [[Atheism and Mass Murder|Atheism and mass murder]]).
Atheist Tom Krattenmaker was quoted in [[Time magazine|''Time'' magazine]] as saying about [[American atheism|American atheists]], "Even though we’re despised in some parts of the country and discriminated against in some ways, we don’t really get bullied or picked on. That makes it harder to gain sympathy for our views."<ref>[http://time.com/3834594/5-challenges-athiests-face/ 5 Challenges Atheists Face], Time magazine, [[Hemant Mehta]]/Patheos, April 24, 2015</ref> See also: [[Closet atheist]]
It is estimated that in the past 100 years, governments under the banner of atheistic [[communism]] have caused the death of somewhere between 40,472,000 to 259,432,000 human lives.<ref>
It is estimated that in the past 100 years, governments under the banner of atheistic [[communism]] have caused the death of somewhere between 40,472,000 to 259,432,000 human lives.<ref>
According to 2013 [[FBI]] statistics, 6/10 of a percent of [[hate crime]]s were against atheists/agnostics.<ref>[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/hate-crime/2013/topic-pages/victims/victims_final 2013 FBI hate crime statistics]</ref><ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015</ref>
According to 2013 [[FBI]] statistics, 6/10 of a percent of [[hate crime]]s were against atheists/agnostics.<ref>[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/hate-crime/2013/topic-pages/victims/victims_final 2013 FBI hate crime statistics]</ref><ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015</ref>
== Atheist/nonreligious and fear of conservative Christians ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and anxiety]]
According to a Baylor University study, when it comes to various individuals who hold various religions/worldviews, atheists/nonreligious have the greatest fear when it comes to a fear that conservative Protestant Christians will limit their freedom or cause them physical harm.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/09/07/evangelicals-fear-muslims-atheists-fear-christians-how-americans-mistrust-each-other/?noredirect=on Evangelicals fear Muslims; atheists fear Christians: New poll show how Americans mistrust one another], Washington Post</ref> Atheists/nonreligious fear Muslims the second most when it comes to a fear they will limit their freedom or cause them physical harm.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/09/07/evangelicals-fear-muslims-atheists-fear-christians-how-americans-mistrust-each-other/?noredirect=on Evangelicals fear Muslims; atheists fear Christians: New poll show how Americans mistrust one another], Washington Post</ref> See also: [[Atheism vs. Christianity]] and [[Atheism vs. Islam]]
== Claims of being an oppressed minority by American atheists are often not taken seriously ==
== Claims of being an oppressed minority by American atheists are often not taken seriously ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism vs. Christianity]]
[[File:Dennis Prager.jpg|left|thumbnail|250px|[[Dennis Prager]] is a vocal opponent of [[atheist indoctrination]] in public schools.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=43734 How atheism is being sold in America]</ref> ]]
Atheist Tom Krattenmaker was quoted in [[Time magazine|''Time'' magazine]] as saying about [[American atheism|American atheists]], "Even though we’re despised in some parts of the country and discriminated against in some ways, we don’t really get bullied or picked on. That makes it harder to gain sympathy for our views."<ref>[http://time.com/3834594/5-challenges-athiests-face/ 5 Challenges Atheists Face], Time magazine, [[Hemant Mehta]]/Patheos, April 24, 2015</ref>
In the [[United States]], a significant amount of atheists are white males and the American atheist population has been criticized for its lack of racial diversity and lower amount of females in its population ([[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheism and women]]). The Pew Research Forum reported in 2013 concerning American atheists: "About four-in-ten atheists (43%) [[Atheism and education|have a college degree]], compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/23/5-facts-about-atheists/ 5 facts about atheists] By Michael Lipka, Pew Research Forum, October 23, 2013</ref> In 2012, the Pew Research Forum reported regarding American atheists: "And about 38% of atheists and agnostics have an annual family income of at least $75,000, compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise-demographics/ “Nones” on the Rise - Demographics], Pew Research Forum, October 9, 2012</ref> See also: [[Atheism and diversity#Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity|Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity]]
Also, atheists within the [[United States]] have developed a reputation of uncharitableness as they gave far less to charities, even if church donations are not counted (see: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]]). As a result of these factors, claims of being an oppressed minority by atheists are often dismissed even by fellow atheists (See: [[Atheist whining]]).<ref>
Also, atheists within the [[United States]] have developed a reputation of uncharitableness as they gave far less to charities, even if church donations are not counted (see: [[Atheism and charity|Atheism and uncharitableness]]). As a result of these factors, claims of being an oppressed minority by atheists are often dismissed even by fellow atheists (See: [[Atheist whining]]).<ref>
*[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015
*[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/06/atheism-the-next-civil-rights-movement.html Atheism: The Next Civil Rights movement], Vlad Chituc, ''The Daily Beast'', 4-6-2015
*[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2014/07/17/youre-not-oppressed-white-atheist-dudes/ “You’re Not Oppressed, White Atheist Dudes”], [[Freethoughtblogs]] - Almost Diamonds, July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm
*[http://freethoughtblogs.com/almostdiamonds/2014/07/17/youre-not-oppressed-white-atheist-dudes/ “You’re Not Oppressed, White Atheist Dudes”], [[Freethought Blogs]] - Almost Diamonds, July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm
*[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-thornton18apr18-story.html Disliked, Not Oppressed] By Paul Thornton, ''LA Times'', April 18, 2007</ref>
*[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-thornton18apr18-story.html Disliked, Not Oppressed] By Paul Thornton, ''LA Times'', April 18, 2007</ref>
In addition, given the favorable treatment atheist activists often [[Atheism and the media|receive in the media]] and the [[Atheist indoctrination|atheistic indoctrination]] that occurs in public schools/universities, the notion of atheists as an oppressed minority is often rejected by Americans.
In addition, given the favorable treatment atheist activists often [[Atheism and the media|receive in the media]] and the [[Atheist indoctrination|atheistic indoctrination]] that occurs in public schools/universities, the notion of atheists as an oppressed minority is often rejected by Americans.
At the same time, in America as in many [[theism|theistic]] societies, atheists are the least trusted group and many Americans have a low opinion of atheism/atheists (see: [[Views on atheists]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]]). Many Americans disagree with the relativistic morality and immoral behavior that many atheists display (see: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Moral failures of the atheist population]]).
At the same time, in America as in many [[theism|theistic]] societies, atheists are the least trusted group and many Americans have a low opinion of atheism/atheists (see: [[Views on atheists]] and [[Atheism and social outcasts]]). Many Americans disagree with the relativistic morality and immoral behavior that many atheists display (see: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheist population and immorality]]).
Historically, many Christians have shown a significant amount of patience/tolerance towards atheists - even in face of persecution by atheists (see: [[Christian patience, forgiveness and long-suffering towards atheists]]).
Historically, many Christians have shown a significant amount of patience/tolerance towards atheists - even in face of persecution by atheists (see: [[Christian patience, forgiveness and long-suffering towards atheists]]).
=== Theodore Beale's commentary on American atheists' claims of persecution and the issue of atheist killers ===
''See also:'' [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers]] and [[Atheism and psychopathy]] and [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Distrust of atheists]]
After [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers|atheist shooter]] Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people in a Texas church, Theodore Beale wrote:
{{Cquote|And let's not hear any more about how atheists are so persecuted in America, or how amazingly moral they are, when [[List of atheist shooters and serial killers|they are shooting up schools and churches and universities]]. No wonder they are the [[Distrust of atheists|most distrusted group]] in the country.<ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2017/11/two-american-badasses.html Two American badasses]</ref>}}
== Ex-Muslim atheists are becoming more outspoken, but Muslim tolerance is still rare ==
== Ex-Muslim atheists are becoming more outspoken, but Muslim tolerance is still rare ==
Turkey and Lebanon have had significant Christian influence in their cultural past. For example, the churches listed in the [[Book of Revelation]] were located in Turkey and [[Constantinople]] was renamed [[Istanbul]] after the Muslim conquest of the city.<ref>[http://www.spiritualtravels.info/articles-2/asia/turkey/seven-churches-of-revelation-in-turkey-2/ Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey]</ref>
Turkey and Lebanon have had significant Christian influence in their cultural past. For example, the churches listed in the [[Book of Revelation]] were located in Turkey and [[Constantinople]] was renamed [[Istanbul]] after the Muslim conquest of the city.<ref>[http://www.spiritualtravels.info/articles-2/asia/turkey/seven-churches-of-revelation-in-turkey-2/ Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey]</ref>
== Islamic countries, atheism and the death penalty ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and the death penalty]] and [[Capital punishment]] and [[Atheism and death]]
In several Islamic countries or where Islam has significant influence, atheism is punishable by the [[capital punishment|death penalty]].
In 2016, Siobhan Fenton wrote in the ''Independent'':
{{Cquote|In thirteen countries, you can be sentenced to death for not having a [[faith]]:
[[Image:Mecca.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mecca]] is a city in the [[Hejaz]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], the capital of its Makkah Region.]]
1. Afghanistan
2. Iran
3. Malaysia
4. Maldives
5. Mauritania
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Qatar
9. Saudi Arabia
10. Somalia
11. Sudan
12. United Arab Emirates
13. Yemen<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-13-countries-where-being-an-atheist-is-punishable-by-death-a6960561.html The 13 countries where being an atheist is punishable by death] by Siobhan Fenton, ''Indepednent''</ref>}}
== Islamic violence against atheists: Recent high profile incidents ==
== Islamic violence against atheists: Recent high profile incidents ==
In 2005, [[Denmark]] was ranked the third most atheistic country in the world and the website adherents.com reported that in 2005 43 - 80% of Danes are [[agnosticism|agnostics]]/atheists/non-believers in God.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_atheist.html Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics(Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref> Denmark has the highest rate of belief in [[evolution]] in the [[Western World]].<ref>[http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/bigphotos/21329204.html Photo: Evolution Less Accepted in U.S. Than Other Western Countries, Study Finds]</ref>
In 2005, [[Denmark]] was ranked the third most atheistic country in the world and the website adherents.com reported that in 2005 43 - 80% of Danes are [[agnosticism|agnostics]]/atheists/non-believers in God.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/largecom/com_atheist.html Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics(Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref> Denmark has the highest rate of belief in [[evolution]] in the [[Western World]].<ref>[http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/bigphotos/21329204.html Photo: Evolution Less Accepted in U.S. Than Other Western Countries, Study Finds]</ref>
In February of 2015, [[Vox Day]] reported:
In February of 2015, Theodore Beale reported:
{{cquote|''A man, aged 40, has died after masked gunmen opened fire on the Krudttoenden cafe in Copenhagen during a meeting entitled Art, Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech. Two people were taken away on stretchers after the attack after the cafe was sprayed with 200 bullets. The French ambassador, who was present at the debate on free speech, has said it was an attempt at a Charlie Hebdo-style attack in the Danish capital.''
{{cquote|''A man, aged 40, has died after masked gunmen opened fire on the Krudttoenden cafe in Copenhagen during a meeting entitled Art, Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech. Two people were taken away on stretchers after the attack after the cafe was sprayed with 200 bullets. The French ambassador, who was present at the debate on free speech, has said it was an attempt at a Charlie Hebdo-style attack in the Danish capital.''
In 2015, it was reported that there has been a recent string of atheist bloggers being killed by Islamic extremists.<ref>[http://observers.france24.com/content/20150401-bangladesh-atheist-blogger-murders-rahman Bangladesh struck by wave of atheist blogger murders], France 24 News, 1/04/2015 / BANGLADESH</ref>
In 2015, it was reported that there has been a recent string of atheist bloggers being killed by Islamic extremists.<ref>[http://observers.france24.com/content/20150401-bangladesh-atheist-blogger-murders-rahman Bangladesh struck by wave of atheist blogger murders], France 24 News, 1/04/2015 / BANGLADESH</ref>
== Western World atheists unwilling to endure hardship to globally spread atheism ==
[[File:African open air Christian meeting.jpg|thumbnail|right|320px|[[Africa]]n Christians clapping at an open air meeting. In recent years, Christianity has seen a rapid growth in Africa.<ref>[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th-century Africa]</ref>
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In 2005, there were four times as many non-[[Western World]] Christians as there were Western World Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref>
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Western World atheists have not engaged in a significant amount of global outreach.]]
The current [[Atheism|atheist]] population mostly resides in East Asia (particularly China) and in secular Europe/Australia primarily among whites.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey, ''Washington Post'', May 23, 2013</ref> See: [[Western atheism and race]] and [[Atheist Population|Atheist population]]
The former [[Soviet Union]] had a worldwide expansionist policy as far as spreading [[Atheism and communism|atheistic communism]].<ref>''America Coming to Terms: The Vietnam Legacy'' By Nguyen Anh Tuan, page 82</ref> The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to a spike in religious affiliation, both in [[Russia]] and in Eastern Europe.<ref>[Global Study: Atheists in Decline, Only 1.8% of World Population by 2020] by Michael W. Chapman, CNS News, July 24, 2013 - 2:18 PM</ref>
Doing overseas evangelism/outreaches, often requires significant hardships/persecution. [[Western World]] atheists have been unwilling to endure such hardships in order to spread atheistic ideology. On the other hand, historically, Christians have made great evangelism efforts to reach every people group across the earth. In 2005, there were four times as many non-[[Western World]] Christians as there were Western World Christians.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=30077 Is Christianity taking over the planet?]</ref>
See also: [[Atheism and hedonism]]
== Low amount of atheist martyrdom compared to Christian martyrdom ==
There have been several instances where atheists demonstrated tremendous bravery till death standing up to Islamists, especially in [[Attacks on Atheist Bloggers in Bangladesh|Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/specials/timelines/Timeline-of-Bangladeshi-bloggers-hacked-to-death/article14257196.ece|title=Timeline of Bangladeshi bloggers hacked to death|last=Desk|first=Internet|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-04-19|language=en}}</ref> See also: [[Atheism vs. Islam]]
[[Protestantism|Protestant]] Christianity published the book the widely read book ''Foxe's Book of Martyrs''. There is no "Atheists book of martyrs".
In addition, Christians currently experience the greatest amount of persecution in the world given that Christianity is the most [[Global Christianity|geographically diverse religious community in the world]] and Christians are a minority in many countries. See: [[Christian persecution]]
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Blasphemy laws]]
*[[Atheophobia]]
*[[Atheophobia]]
*[[Closet atheist]]
*[[Atheist actions against homosexuals]]
*[[Atheist actions against homosexuals]]
*[[Desecularization]]
*[[Desecularization]]
*[[Desecularization and social conformity]]
*[[Atheism and human rights violations]]
==Notes==
==Notes==
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