[Kip Russell]

If I read your question right, you are saying that those who do not take a Christian "leap of faith" are void of taking any "leap of faith". I just clarified that atheists take a "leap of faith" by declaring a non-existence of God, because these atheist cannot prove that God does not exist. And therefore, must gain their belief with no proof (dis-proof).

What you are describing is "strong" atheism, which asserts that no deities exist; that is indeed a "leap of faith", as it were. On the other hand, there is also "weak" atheism (my position), which is simply a lack of belief in God or gods.

While I do not believe in any deities, I do not explicitly assert that there are none.

Hope this helps clarify things.

[VRW Conspirator]

While I do not believe in any deities, I do not explicitly assert that there are none.

This is often referred to as agnostic. Basically saying you are not sure in God's existence and know this existence is improvable.