Wow, if you like to see the world through different eyes, read this (and I am talking to you Connie).
This is an interview with Christopher Hedges. He has written 2 books - one of which I have read much of and one of which is new.
The first is American Fascists, about the intolerance of the American Fundamentalists (I first wrote Religious Right, but that isn't whohe takes to task, it is fundalmentalists - and he notes they are bad if they are Christian or Muslim or Jewish or Hindu) and the effect on the country.
The latest is I Don't Believe in Atheists, about the intolerance and agenda of the new atheist authors.
I find his thoughts on some items right on the money. To quote: "I write in the book that not believing in God is not dangerous. Not believing in sin is very dangerous. I think both the Christian right and the New Atheists in essence don't believe in their own sin, because they externalize evil. Evil is always something out there that can be eradicated. For the New Atheists, it's the irrational religious hordes."
In the interview he talks about the amazing interplay and stubbornness of both groups. Mr. Hedges, FYI, is the son of a Minister and has graduated from the seminary. He was also the Middle East bureau chief for the New York Times for 7 years. He knows his shit.
He takes aim squarely at the hypocrites and tangentially at the echo room that discussion has become. Irregardless if the listener is a follower of strident religious right or the strident atheists, he is dismissive of those people who hear only what they want to hear.
It is a really good (and short) interview if you have a few moments. I tried to link to the "printable" version, so you shouldn't have to watch an ad to get to the story.