ironbite: I was wondering why I was hearing the song from "Deliverance" in the background.
First of all: Newton was a Christian, and if you did your research, you'd know that. The rest of your junk claims have already been addressed, save that too frequently in the US, atheists have to bite their tongues for fear of losing their jobs, their friends, or their families, because of fundies such as yourself being complete and utter cuntwaffles.
Look into the Nigerian witch children, learn what persecution is, and get back to me. *shoots a rubber band at your chest* On your way.