Well said cgod. The atheists that I know seem to want to have the same conversations over and over. It reminds me of the Christians I know. Both are well versed in having a specific conversation, they are well studied on the topic and feel passionately about it. Therefore, they tend to try and proselytize through the same conversation over and over. A recycled monologue of theism or anti theism, while both essentially being a theist. The only logical claim from where I sit is agnosticism. But I don't care if someone is religious or atheist, just keep it to yourself unless asked otherwise. I enjoyed this piece though and I'm encouraged that the numbers are shifting. Religion and nationalism are the two most destructive forces in the world. Wish this change would occur more quickly.