I don't think it's religion or the lack of it that makes people in power jerks. I think it's the power. I think religion is only an excuse, and anyone who thinks the whole world should be like them is only look for an excuse.

Part agree and part disagree there.

On the people in power, I think it is a spot the difference game. If we were all UK football supporters, WWIII could be created by he supports Liverpool and I support ManU

On the other part. I think there is a desire for anyone with strong beliefs (including atheist ones) to put those beliefs forward. An excuse, no. I wish I could properly find Christ. I could wish you could too... I could wish others could too... but whatever happens or doesn't has to come in its own way. One can not make anything. It is not something I or anyone else can dictate.