| With religion immersed in culture and politics, atheists boost efforts to ensure their side is heard.
Growth of atheism could play political role Evident from the success of films like Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code, religion is as much a cultural discussion today as it is spiritual. Religion is also incredibly political in the 21st century, when coupled with the ascendancy of the religious right, a post-9/11 rise in spirituality, and a President who speaks candidly about his faith. On the other side of the religious debate, atheists have struggled to keep their voices heard in a world where most pundits believe an atheist could not win a major party nomination for President and where many major news publications have a "religion" section, catering to the spiritual masses.
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