There is a movement against religion in general, if you want to call that "hate" I would have a hard time seeing why you do. The most prominent members of this movement (the ones who write books explaining why they think religion is bad) are a bit aggressive, but they maintain that they have to be. For some reason, religion is this sore subject that can't be criticized or debated about in our society, and I think that should change. I look at it as I look at any other belief, in that it should be open for discussion among peers without someone having to feel insulted with no good reason to feel that way.
As far as my "little shot" goes, I think you got me wrong. I have no doubt in my mind that you think my non-belief is misguided, and seeing as how you have a contradictory belief, that comes as no surprise to me. I didn't mean to insult you, but it's just something else most atheists think when it comes to religions such as Christianity.
Speaking of cheap shots, coming out and calling me a liar seems to qualify as one. And so,
Oh, and one more thing: could you please stop lumping me in with liberals? I'm not liberal, at least not by today's standards.