And the consequences of being publicly atheist, or agnostic, or even spiritual-but-non-Christian, for those of us who stick our necks out, are often drastic, including losing jobs and custody of children and sometimes even being thrown in jail for whatever the police can find on us, or in some cases even thrown in jail for charges that are completely fabricated.

Wow, it's tough to be an American atheist. As a loving Christian I'll show compassion in a slightly patronizing way for your plight. And also add that it's not too late to repent.