[xenophiles]

If you're actually interested in understanding the atheist point of view, perhaps I can help. I am not religious, so I am what many people would call an atheist (although I don't agree with all of the beliefs ascribed to atheists in this forum).

I warn you that 1) I can't speak for Hitchens, Dawkins, et al, and 2) exploring a non-religious viewpoint requires a degree of broadmindedness that some religious people seem to find quite uncomfortable.

[Lakeshark]

exploring a non-religious viewpoint requires a degree of broadmindedness that some religious people seem to find quite uncomfortable.

It's an amazing straw man you set up there. You must be so, well......broadminded......

*rolls eyes*

[Chunga]

2) exploring a non-religious viewpoint requires a degree of broadmindedness that some religious people seem to find quite uncomfortable.

No, it doesn't. Atheists are usually small- and simple-minded. Following logic is the easiest thing an engaged brain can do.

It requires far more "broadmindedness" to consider and accept the existence of that which can't be physically sensed.