Did you know that the fastest growing religious group in our country is having no religion at all? Or that roughly 1 out of 5 Americans are labeled as non-religious or non-believers? In 2007, 53% Americans of those who took a poll in USA TODAY said that they would not vote for an atheist. These are the realizations we have to come to deal with. Americans aren't accepting the new irreligious minority. "Atheists can tell you that they have faced problems-- some at work, some with family members or friends-- once their non-belief is stated publicly." The difficulties that non-religious Americans go through everyday is hard to believe. I know that there were times I felt atheist but then I found my faith later on. Finding out that others can't find their faith is hard for me, but I need to accept it just like other Americans. I know that I wouldn't ever put someone down because they don't think there is a God. It doesn't affect me so why would I push it? I guess others don't feel the same way because the non-believers get a lot of harassment for being who they are.
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