I don't agree that atheists encourage free thinking , Steve. It is largely through the efforts of crusading atheists like Dawkins that evolutionism is legislated to be taught as fact and any mention of the alternatives censured. This is not encouraging pupils to think for themselves , they are being brainwashed to believe unsubstantiated beliefs.       Assuming , Greg , that your text ref was an accusation , and not signing off from a message you forgot to include , here's one for you....psalm 14v1.