{{See also|Atheism and its retention rate in individuals}}
'''4. Atheistic society/environment'''. See also: [[Atheism and groupthink]] and [[Atheism and open-mindedness]]
'''5.''' '''Pride/Rebellion:''' Atheism stems from a choice to ignore the reality of God's existence.<ref>[https://www.christianpost.com/voice/on-atheists-who-want-atheism-to-be-true.html On Atheists Who Want Atheism to Be True] by Randal Rauser, ''Christian Post'', July 27, 201</ref><ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/douggiles/2007/10/27/atheism-an-intellectual-revolt-or-pelvic-rebellion-n1158257 Atheism: An Intellectual Revolt or Pelvic Rebellion?] by Doug Giles, Townhall, 2007</ref><ref>