Why are atheist...atheist?

[Autechre]

Hi Alastor - allow me to welcome you to the forum. Seems that you have ruffled a few of the bigger birds feathers, as well as causing offense (which I find deliciously ironic, given the amount of criticism religious folk get for being similarly offended). Relating to why Atheists choose NOT to believe in god, I think that each person would have varying reasons. Possibly that for a creator to exist then that entity would also be subject to design is the most prominent argument. I think it is obvious the the sexist, greedy, easily offended gods that monotheistic religions pimp out can be ruled out by ANYBODY of reasonable intelect. I would be interested to hear about what religious background you/your parents have. Anyways welcome !