Religious people are less intelligent than atheists

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I am surprised how many people agree on how much more intelligent atheists are than the religious. For some people it's a real victory, a win.

Really? I think most atheists here don't assume they are smarter than theists. Read this thread to find plenty of examples. Just like you, however, they are certain of their beliefs. If you ask any of us why we are so certain, we'll gladly tell you. There are reasons. Logical reasons. I don't think you are getting anywhere by mischaracterizing atheists, and that is exactly what you are doing.

FWIW, I don't think atheists are any smarter than theists. Try listening. If you disagree with something in a particular post, call the person out on it. Sweeping generalizations will get you nowhere.

"I am surprised how many..." 
that statement isn't a percentage or a specific quanitity, it is just an indication that I have found enough people, by their posts, to make the relevant comment. It is not a generalisation, that's your take on it.
And as far as mischaracterising atheists is concerned, I don't think that some people on this forum are doing the athiest community any favours, and when I call them on their comments, it is not a mischaracterisation. 

However, the way that God is misrepresented, and given the worst possible names - that's attacking the innocent, that is vile, and I'm sorry but ignorance is no excuse for abuse.

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"Retaliated" is a word in the English language. The past tense of "to retaliate". Look, I came here thirsty for logical debate, and so far, these forums have done much to quench that thirst. What thirst have you come with? Have you come to a dry well? Logical debate is what transpires here most of the time. Sure, some unfair chides and insults happen. You might want to develop a thicker skin and you'll find that (for the most part) people here respect you as a human being. But they reserve the right to disagree with you.

As to your taking offense at taking the Lord's name in vain, we do not accept that commandment. It's not meant to insult you.

Hindu's might be insulted by people who eat beef, but I don't eat beef to insult them. That's just an unintended side effect.

Edit: was responding to a comment SH made that "retaliated" was a non-word or something to that effect... he edited it out of his post, though.

So you have no regard for the commandment, and I guess I am supposed to have regard to your commandments, or am I entitled to break your rules and abuse you?