"I just don't get the point of some Atheist hang ups with what others believe or don't believe (be they magic, Gods, or Santa)."

Well, you could always argue that atheists should shut up altogether I suppose. Or you could accept that thay have valid points to make without your adding, snidely and in kneejerk fashion, that their points of view are hang-ups. It's simple. Believe or don't believe what you like, but once you air your beliefs in public you have to take the flak if flak is forthcoming. You have no monopoly on truth. If I happen to contest your beliefs you should be pleased that I'm interested enough to engage you, not slagging me off for having hang-ups (in other words, because I don't agree with you). As for your short-list, well there's a massive groundswell on this planet for belief in God, which is why this thread exists. I am not prepared at all to give similar respect to purveyors of magic or Santa, or goblins or flower fairies at the bottom of your garden. If I'm irrational at all it's because I don't automatically lump your God in with that lot. Can't you see just how nice we atheists are? Tee hee!