To Holic: Normally, I would be inclined to agree with you. When it comes to the case of moderates I have only one problem with them. They are the breeding ground for extremists. This is true in all things, even atheism, so I will often challenge what other atheists think. Thus, I also dispute religion. The moderates are okay in my book. I have nothing against them. They're god makes them feel better? Fine with me. But there will always be extremists, and I think converting people who have the potential to blow up abortion clinics, or a more contemporary example, run planes into buildings is worth stepping on the toes of a few moderates.

To Igna: You will notice that I did in fact say 2000. Columbus was closer to around 500 years ago. Technically, you're right though, since the Greeks first discovered it in the 3rd or 4th century BCE, and my time placement would make it more like the first CE. But, I did know that it was around in ancient times, though I certainly can appreciate your comment. I do the same thing myself most times I see something like that.