 A 2009 survey showed that atheists were the most hated demographic group in Brazil, among several other minorities polled, being almost on par with drug addicts.According to the research, 17% of the interviewees stated they felt either hatred or repulsion for atheists, while 25% felt antipathy and 29% were indifferent.Canadian secular humanist groups have worked to end the recitation of prayers during government proceedings, viewing them as discriminatory.