Have you ever thought that perhaps the reason why we're the most hated group in America is because of ass holes like you who keep pissing people off by telling them that what they believe in is full of murder, bigotry, and hate? jfc, someone decides to talk about their religion. That's not a big deal. They have a right to, especially if they're not forcing you to believe it. Even if they are, you can take the high road, be the more mature party, act like a real representative for atheism, and politely back out of the conversation. You don't have to go around and making people feel like shit for talking about what they believe in, especially if you want any respect afterwards.

If you want to be viewed as a human being, treat others like human beings. Atheism needs people to realize that because, yeah, we're not exactly getting the best rep when the crazy people go around and think they're so great for telling people Santa doesn't exist. Yes, it's possible to treat people like human beings and still be respected. You do that, and people won't be as inclined to tell you to sit down and shut up. It's when you whine that everyone else doesn't share your views that people stop wanting to accept you.

Or even shorter: Even an atheist wants you to shut the fuck up right now.