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Why do Americans still dislike atheists? Washington Post


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Long after blacks and Jews have made great strides, and even as homosexuals gain respect, acceptance and new rights, there is still a group that lots of Americans just don't like much: atheists ... Rarely denounced by the mainstream, this stunning anti-atheist discrimination is egged on by Christian conservatives who stridently - and uncivilly - declare that the lack of godly faith is detrimental to society, rendering nonbelievers intrinsically suspect and second-class citizens... Is this knee-jerk dislike of atheists warranted? By Gregory Paul and Phil Zuckerman. ('The Atheist Spoof Movie Poster' by atheist_tees on zazzle.)

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I'm not aware of any kind of stereotype regarding atheists.. by M. Wizard on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 10:55:18 AM
OOPs by Mark Sashine on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 3:56:32 PM
Answer to question by David Chester on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 5:14:17 AM
Utter nonsense by lwarman on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:15:31 PM
Utter nonsense by lwarman on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:16:05 PM
Lets get real by sam scott on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 9:53:30 AM