Andrew And what was the action of exterminating all religious denominations in the USSR from the October Revolution until 1941??? What were the crimes against representatives and faithful of churches after the communists took power in all the countries of Central Europe after 1945?
this was to destroy a rival to the communist governments control over people. Atheism is NOT a religion, it isnt trying to destroy religion. All you are highlighting is the action of brutal governments and individuals.
I'd also say that chrisitanity was never exterminated in the USSR, condisering how quickly it rose after the fall of communism. It merely went underground. Now, of course, we have the Russian orthodox church supporting Putin's attempts to destroy Ukraine. I know a lot of very devout christians, and a lot of atheists. I couldnt tell you which were more or less evil, but I cant find a single instance in history where atheists killed religious poeple just becaise they were atheists.