Funny you mention that, upon some of the social studies research I did on sciforums members Atheists turned out to be in general the least "Nice to fellow humans" they scored Highest in anti-social conduct and personal insults.
Out of a cloud of dust a thinking brain formed. What are the chances of that? We are miracles almost; wonderful things.
Religion: The big question is, was there a creator. Truely, there is not anything in today's world that claims the title. Then there are the secondary questions for which nearly everyone has an answer be it right, wrong, or otherwise.
I don't see the value in pursuing the question to the extent that people take it. Saul slew thousands, but David slew tens of thousands. Not great role models in my estimation. The most prolific machines on the planet are weapons. Why? Is it because we are stupid? No. It is because we allow it.
Is there or isn't there a creator? I'm more interested in helping people in my neighborhood that need help. Problem is that the resources among us are more and more limited, and I'm talking about resources in the broad sense such as intellects that have been sequestered inside their houses with very little interface with the outside world, to money, food, and so on.
The problem is not just resources. The problem is fear, control, abuse, neglect, and the whole range of things that pop out of our bad natures simply because they are allowed to manifest themselves. They are given that ability by our lack of discipline upon them, and also by our lack of focus on things born of our good nature. The problems of the world are our fault, and we can rectify the situation by addressing them properly and in a timely manner.
Its a shame. Things could be so much better for all of us if we could get our acts together and make a few important decisions. I will admit, I have a problem realizing the scope of my ravings. I once wanted to move the moon with rocket boosters. Not an easy thing to do. The moon is fairly large really.
Six billion people. We make things happen.