Exactly. I'm not here to start a big atheism / christian debate, but my life experiences have left me with a very negative view of the outcomes associated with religious belief and some of the stereotypical mindsets you find among religious adherents, vis-a-vis education, achievement, etc.

I don't hate Christians, and - being from the "Bible Belt" - many of my family and friends are Christians. But I still consider it (and most - if not all - other religions) to be a scourge on society.