Atheist billboards mock Romney, Obama religion

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2. A measured response to yours and OP

I adhere to the Phil Plait school, Don't be a dick.

However, I am also a member of what many might call militant atheists.

So, so how do I split the difference? (BTW, that's what I really do.)

Simple. I despise religion, but love the religious. I have nothing but vitriol for religions and their most vocal supporters. The church leaders, the megabuck pastors, the charlatans, the sects' organization bodies, and, above all, the apologists.

But some person on the street who happens to believe? They don't bother me at all. I may engage them in polite, respectful discussion, and often do. But, it does me no good if I it appears that I am attempting to proselytize atheism. Instead, I always frame the discussion as this is how I see a path to truth. I invite them to relate how they see that path.

What is surprising is that these discussions almost never devolve into vitriolic arguments even though I am relating my condemnation of religion.

Don't be a dick is good advice.

Thank you, Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer.