Any other atheists just feel an acute intolerance for religious people?

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I'm fine with them as long as they're not hurting people or getting in my face. If I lived in a heavily religious country, I imagine my blood would eventually be boiling though.

Although I still wouldn't hate them, as such. I hate religion. I hate indoctrination. I hate what it does to people. I see them as victims, who have been conditioned to create more victims.

I do understand how it happens, though. My suggestion would be to look at it from that angle. I'm not in any way trying to justify or excuse religious beliefs. I think the beliefs are as stupid as you do, they are utterly mental. But humans are very suggestible and tend to "go with the flow", as an evolutionary trait. It takes a strong, critical mind and a lot of bravery and willpower to stand up and leave the group. Religious people are not necessarily stupid at all.

I'd suggest watching this video. Finding a way to soothe your anger seems essential.