"How the hell are a bunch of religionists.."

Well, you're probably right, just because the basic answer from otherworldly religion is, "we're all fried anyway - why bother on tinkering on the details?".

"There is such a thing, I believe, as common sense.."

The only problem is, is that common sense is not very common. Decisions are usually made because of loyalties - and not because it makes sense for the whole of mankind.

"I do many things because it's the right thing to do.."

To whose standards, your own? Refering to "The right thing" is in and of itself calling on a higher authority..

"...does not mean they (atheists) have no beliefs or morals"

No, you're perfectly right. But it does mean that these beliefs and morals are not necessarily those of your fellow man - or of ohter atheist for that matter. Or of the other visiters of TOD. The chances of members of an organized religion to have the same morals and beliefs are, on the other hand, a lot higher.

Your link, your "I believe" list, can hardly be serious. Part of the problem is, I admit, the use of "believe" in the English language. What you really mean is: I feel, I think, I find, My opinion is.. These have nothing to do with belief in anything (credo).

Cheers, Dom