I think it's possible to have a rational discussion about religion without resorting to passionate reactionary opinions. I can see that religion for some people has more of a benign effect and that not all religious folk are violent, prejudiced or behave destructively.

In the end, it comes down to personal opinions about the value of religion. It will not change anyone's mind to argue pro or con but it can be illuminating to present a different point-of-view. I'm happy that we don't all think alike.

I think that the figures given by the media for the rise of atheism in the US are too low.

Although religion for me is a delusion, I don't think religious people are necessarily crazy.
It would be crazy to say that. Delusion may sound like an attack to some but the word is clear.

delusion
noun
was her belief in his fidelity just a delusion? misapprehension, misconception, misunderstanding, mistake, error, misinterpretation, misconstruction, misbelief; fallacy, illusion, fantasy.

No where does it say that the holder of a delusion is crazy.

Tolerance, people. Atheists are treated worse than Muslims or Gays today.