I have argued for years that democracy, capitalism and Christianity and natural allies. All believe in choice and are willing to let individuals accept the consequences of their choice.
Communism, socialism and atheism are also natural allies. All accept government as the center point of their existence. Government bestows benefits and determines what is right or wrong.
Without government to assure the rights given under Christianity, Christianty would not exist as it does today.
What a load of codswallop. I know many atheists who adhere to individual freedom, smaller government and conservative values.