I think the embrace of Communist thought is the reason for the atheist movement. Since, according to them, Christianity is part of the "superstructure of capitalism", it must be dismantled. These days they might say that Christianity is the result of homophobia, misogyny, racism, etc, but it amounts to the same thing.
This is a direct result of the atheism movement in America. Christianity became target #1 and Hedonism became the new religion.
I think the embrace of Communist thought is the reason for the atheist movement. Since, according to them, Christianity is part of the "superstructure of capitalism", it must be dismantled. These days they might say that Christianity is the result of homophobia, misogyny, racism, etc, but it amounts to the same thing.