[Long Cut]

I also realize that neither the conservative movement nor the Republican party has any religious reqirements for membership.

If someone wishes to vote for our candidates, their religious beliefs (or lack thereof) matter not a whit. However, it is insanity on the Right's part to actively drive them away with vile nonsense like the post which began this thread, and others.

Not to mention completely rude, bigoted, and arrogant.

[Diverdogz]

Obviously, many on the right have made the political calculation that bashing Atheists HELPS more than it hurts.