What is to be done about religion?

[little_monkey]

Oh yes, indeed. Speaking out publically to criticize terrible ideas is what we need. If no one does this, then those with a devious agenda are more likely to get away with it.

This can be done without grabbing one hapless theist minding his own business and bellowing in his face

Again, it's about being heard without being obtrusive. It also presents a much better image of atheists when they are being reasonable and not bullying people.

Unfortunately that is unrealistic. Religion carries its own morality, and the adherents to that religion will insist that their "morality" become the law of the land. In a society in which everyone belongs to the same religion, that will cause few conflicts. But in a society of plurality where different religions and non-believers have to abide to the same moral code, that will inevitably lead to conflict.