The militancy that is expressed here is mythical. The real militancy comes from a reactionary stance to any positive statements made by non-believers as if they are not qualified because they don't adhere to a "higher power". It's a form of autocracy that is common practice in most religious communities. This authoritarian view is being replaced by a more compassionate rational view of the world which still remains as a secular force in our country, the part of the First Amendment that says religion is not a requisite condition for public office.

Fortunately, many are turning away from traditional religions as the preaching opens up the floodgates for hypocrisy.