Martin - Yeah, I am familiar with the classic left-wing atheist type. They are fairly rare, deadly boring, and take themselves way too seriously. They usually think of themselves as "socialists", but sure as hell not as working class. I do not consider them to be a constituency large enough that I would spend any time worrying about them.

They are also most often bearded heavyset men with glasses, and a university degree or two. They may teach at a university. They pride themselves on their intellectual abilities and their stunning skill with words. Their god is their own mind...which they regard with an adoration akin to that experienced by Narcissus when he gazed at his reflection in the pool.

Women, when still young and foolish, marry these men, and later divorce them for being emotionally cold and thoughtless.

Now...THERE's a stereotype to chew on, eh? :-)