Samwise
That depends on the span you consider to be part of "this" time period. Atheists were speaking up, without much fear, a century ago and more, and in Western society have generally been able to do so since.
the re - chosen one
No i don't agree. It happened about 4000 years ago while the door on the ark was closing.
User
Of course not. You might want to look up David Hume for just one of many historic examples of atheists who were quite successful despite - or because of - their public atheism.
marsel_duchamp
Some Christians interpret that as being persecuted for their Christianity.
G C
Well, Stalin spoke up without fear.