I think a big reason Atheists are hated by many is because that the most vicious anti-Christian bigots tend to win. Example, suing schools to stop them from singing traditional American Christmas carols. Or Atheists that work for my employer got them to ban use of the word “Christmas” in any company correspondance, internal or external. Also notices went out that things like hanging garland in public areas is forbidden.

Or in Wisconsin…a two year public college starts their spring break on Good Friday. An Atheist is looking at suing them…to force classes to be held on Good Friday.