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It's getting better, but's its still a problem. Being an atheist or agnostic requires nuance, and most voting folk people don't get nuance. To many, not having religious belief (namely Christian belief) is akin to worshiping the Devil.
There is good news. The fastest growing belief system is... none of the above.
It is kind of uncomfortable for me to share that I am not Christian at work. I tend to keep it to myself, even though I will share if it comes up, and I know that many people simply assume that I am Christian most of the time, whether it is during my Navy duty or at work. I don't know how often people will tell me things like "Jesus be with you" or some other such phrase that assumes I am Christian and share their beliefs, at least the very base ones, or challenges me to say something against that statement.