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[Thor]

Creationists and atheists have a lot in common:

You think so? Like what?

Most dont know what they are talking about. (For a creationist, it is science, for an atheist it is theology)

I agree that most creationists have a poor understanding of science. Most atheists, however, were raised in one religion or another and have a fairly good knowledge of theology.

Both think the other side is wrong

Just like any groups that are on opposite sides of an argument...

Both think world would be better without X (For a creationist, evolution, for an atheist, God)

The world would be better off without evolution? This makes no sense. You're saying creationists think the world would be better if nothing evolved?

And you are wrong concerning "God". I would say that the vast majority of atheists don't think the world would be better without "God". We believe the world would be much better without RELIGION.

Both try to persuade people with ignoance (Refuting evolution is a prime example. The God Dellusion is another)

Yes, refuting evolution is ignorance (or just stupidity). But how is "The God Delusion" ignorance? Have you read the book? Because I have.

Both think they have truth

Creationists absolutely think they have "the truth". Atheists simply don't see any reason to believe this. The vast majority of atheists do not claim it is the truth that there is no god. We just claim that there is no evidence to back up the creationist claim.

Both are asking the other side for 'evidence'

Since creationists are making a claim, yes, we ask for evidence to support the veracity of that claim. The creationist counter to provide evidence that "God" doesn't exist is nothing more than an attempt to deflect the issue.

Both are asking the other side for unrealistic amount of evidence

It's "unrealistic" to ask for tangible, observable evidence? It's "unrealistic" to ask for empirical evidence that demonstrates Jesus actually lived? It's "unrealistic" to ask for evidence that supports Biblical tales like the story of Noah's Ark?

And since creationists can only ask atheists to prove a negative (something that is just about impossible), I would agree with you that they want an unrealistic amount of evidence.

Both of them complain about 'persecution' (Im not saying it doesnt)

What? Atheists "persecute" believers? Where? On the other hand, finding examples of believers persecuting atheists is pretty easy.

Most of them try to show other people the 'light'

Absolutely true of creationists. For the most part, atheists merely try to demonstrate how the beliefs of creationists are contradicted by observable evidence. If you think trying to get people to acknowledge the discoveries of science is "seeing the light", then I suppose you're correct.

So whats the big difference?

The difference is that the beliefs of creationists are deluded and irrational. The beliefs of atheists are supported by mountains of evidence and a few centuries of scientific research.