In addition, no Jewish or [[Islam]]ic leaders have come out in support of the fat acceptance movement.
In addition, no Jewish or [[Islam]]ic leaders have come out in support of the fat acceptance movement.
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== Atheism and the fat acceptance movement ==
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''See also:'' [[Atheists and the fat acceptance movement]]
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While there are many atheists who recognize the vast amount of medical data indicating the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|harmful effects of being overweight]], there have been prominent atheists who have engaged in [[denialism]] and have very much agreed with the [[fat acceptance" movement]] (See: [[Atheists and the fat acceptance movement]]). Furthermore, atheists have been interviewed by major news outlets and have advocated the fat acceptance movement.<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/ffffree-press/ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press]</ref>