What a bunch of utter bullshit. If you want to say that "some atheists care as much about their atheism as some Christians care about their religion" I might be able to go along with it. But saying that atheism is a religion, or that some atheists are religious, is like saying that I'm a stamp collector because I don't have a stamp collection. It is more logical and more true to say that all Christians are Satan worshipers.

Jack the Sailor, I think you are a really good person, but this thread is really offensive. Be ashamed.

Ron Davies, we're all tired of your bullshit response every time this subject comes up. You are wrong, you can't prove what you say, and you are exhibiting bigotry. Be ashamed.

Joe, I rather liked your response. I have to confess that I have no doubt whatsoever (speaking unscientifically) that the God described in the Bible does not exist. But if your words are taken to heart by any of the offensive "you're just like me" crowd, I will be glad.