Is Atheism on the rise?

[T.J.]

I think so, and I see it as a good thing. I'm still holding out for an open atheist to run as President in my country some day. They wouldn't have to win, but I think they could get enough of a following for all the atheists who are tired having to choose between the less religious candidate who wouldn't let their religion influence policy (which is harder to do the more it's tied to your identity). I think it would open the door for more atheists to run for office. Maybe there are already some examples in my country I'm ignorant of, but as of now I don't know many who can be openly atheist in general, let alone in the political field.