Atheist has become a byword for a new-wave pesudo-intellectual because that is who mostly make up the new wave era of atheists.
Teenagers and young adults who maybe were raised with overprotective christian parents who think all religion and the idea of some form of spirituality as an oppressive tool. This causes them to lash out against the evils of "Religion"
In reality, the same people in this thread are doing exactly that, and in turn proving how close minded and uncultured they are.
because if Atheism doesn't let you enjoy fantasy worlds with mighty gods and cataclysmic demons, it's really really not worth it.