Q about arguments for God's existence.

[Whateverist]

This forum is full of people who identify themselves as atheists maybe more than anything else. Their comments are highly influenced by their atheist orientation and they make decisions all the time that are influenced by that orientation. If you're "neutral" on the existence of God, why do you hang out on forums and ridicule theists among yourselves and in discussions with them? Stating that all religion should be wiped out doesn't sound neutral to me. I really see an agenda in many atheists to rid the world of all religions, which is motivated by their atheist persuasion.

When I first saw these traits here I was puzzled. Of course they are far from universal but they aren't hard to find. Nonetheless, none of this is essential to atheism as such. When these behaviors occur, I assume they flow from the aggravation many go through in breaking away from families and communities whose dedication to maintaining loyalty is greater than their regard for the individual.

Personally I think the only way beyond the worst aspects of religion is through better theology. Snuffing out religion by rational arguement has as much chance of succeeding as flattening the waves on the ocean with a frying pan.