[OWK]

I concur that agnosticism, not atheism (which is as dogmatic as theism), is the most intellectually defensible position.

Many atheists are dogmatic.

Many are not.

I (as an atheist) simply do not find any reason to believe in a god. I look around the world and see dozens of cultures claiming everything from blue-elephant-headed creatures, to invisible cloud-walking bearded guys, as the ultimate authors of the universe. Each claims their own as undeniable truth, while rejecting all others.

I see no reason to accept any of these explanations, and since the default condition in the absence of evidence is disbelief, I have no belief in a god. This does not mean that I would not modify my disbelief, given sufficient evidence to the contrary.

[NutCrackerBoy]

I look around the world and see dozens of cultures claiming everything from blue-elephant-headed creatures, to invisible cloud-walking bearded guys, as the ultimate authors of the universe. Each claims their own as undeniable truth, while rejecting all others.

I see no reason to accept any of these explanations

It is a huge misunderstanding to take religion as an explanation of the universe as if it were an alternative to scientific knowledge.

Human beings are wired to be a part of. We exist to dedicate ourselves to good. Good is a covenant with the dead, the living, and the unborn. A person finds peace by aligning himself with the good. Organized religion exists to facilitate these processes. (In my opinion.)

[DrC]

My dictionary defines "atheist" as one who DENIES the existence of God. As you have described yourself, it appears you are an agnostic: one who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable. Someone who DENIES the existence of God strikes me as dogmatic, no matter how politely s/he articulates this position with those who may disagree. To be certain God DOESN'T exist is as dogmatic as believe s/he/it DOES exist. My position is like yours: I myself haven't seen convincing evidence but I do not rule out the possibility of encountering evidence in the future I find persuasive.