Mocking of atheism

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Concerning various views on atheists, research in the American Sociological Review finds that among several groups listed, atheists 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. [1]

Dr. Sam Harris is one of the founders of the New Atheism movement. Sam Harris is quite aware of the stigma surrounding atheism and has even advocated that atheists no longer call themselves atheists.[2] In fact, Harris has said concerning the label of atheist, "It's right next to child molester as a designation."[2][3] See also: Atheism and social outcasts and Closet atheist
  1. Edgell, Gerteis & Hartmann 2006
  2. 2.0 2.1 Roberts, Jessica, et al. (June 19, 2007). "Interview with an atheist". News21. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.
  3. NEWSWEEK Poll: 90% Believe in God, Newsweek 2007