I agree in that someone who says that belief in a higher power shows poor judgment is not showing respect for that belief - but at the same time "an eye for any eye" leads to a world of blind men - and is being dismissive of that POV.  And I don't think there is any disputing that much more blood has been shed in the name of God than in the name of Athiesm.  But I agree, this does not negate any militancy you sensed in what you read. 72.92.4.157