Why do Atheists tend to Despise People of Faith? Part III

I have mentioned in previous writings that I have observed that the most virulent hatred for religious people comes from politically motivated atheists. I believe that to be true, and also crucial to understanding the hatred for the religious.

The average atheist, may find us to be silly, simple minded and maybe even a little crazy. That is not hatred. After all what skin is it off his (her) nose if I believe in Jesus (or Mohamed or Jehovah).

The political atheist though is another story. Any person trying to achieve power whether it be in political office, or leadership in academia, or any other powerful area needs to to convert people to their beliefs. At any one time depending on the survey 85% of people may claim to be Christian. Inside that number of course there are many levels of observance. There may be weekly observers, there may also be people that only attend on Christmas and Easter. I would guess though that given that number, 50% may never follow a person who is atheist. Whatever that percentage is it severely inhibits the ability of the political atheist from achieving their goals. This has to be a source of frustration. If only they could do away with these 'bible thumpers' the country could improve.

This of course fits in with the view of the left leaning politico's (which in many but not all cases are the same people). My observation of the left is that they regard religious and right leaning views to be not only wrong but a threat to the society. Disagreement seems to not be enough.

Atheists can be fine people and they can be lousy people. The same is true of the religious. Getting to the bottom of their agenda seems to be the answer for understanding most peoples ambitions and actions.