In consequence, atheists have made important contributions to the development of a climate of opinion favorable to pursuing the values of a liberal civilization and they have played effective roles in attempts to rectify social injustices.

• 这样一来，无神论者对良好舆论氛围的形成作出了重要贡献，使之有利于人们对自由文明价值的追求； 而且，他们在试图纠正社会不公的努力中也发挥了有效的作用。