There is an arrogance inherent in atheism which seems rather irrational to me ... how can an atheist assertion certainty that a Creator does not exist when the atheist literally has so much evidence to the contrary? The irrationalness of a Christopher Hitchens or of a Dawkins nags at one the more they open their bitter mouths. Reminds me of a toddler who throws theirself to the floor in a fit for a specific toy, hoping the parent will give them attention and provide what the toddler demands while writhing around screaming in a pile of toys. I agree with the arrogance, which is a reflection of narcissism. They seem to revel in defying God in their self-congratulatory academic fashion. In that they assume superiority over the rest of us. As far as the toddler is concerned, I see it as him locking himself out of the house in defiance of the parents.
AG, thanks again for the wonderful history lesson. It seems that some Jewish fundamentalist could use a small dose of Christianity and its offer of redemption.