<<<<For the same reason I deny the existence of witches: there's no proof.>>>>

You really don't get it. I don't know how you do it but you manage to misconstrue every statement I make. You deny the existence of God, right? Okay, but you cannot prove your atheist stance, correct? If you look at Christians as people who cannot prove their beliefs, why take an opposing stance and deny the existence of God? It is hypocritical. You are in the same position as Christians, but an anomaly. You believe in a non-God while they believe in a God. Why have a set of beliefs that may close your mind? Agnostics are open-minded to any possibility. Now, don't get me wrong, don't tell me "I assume to much" because in addition to that line getting old and played out, I am not saying you have a closed mind. I am saying, however, that atheism can do that to you. A definitive set of beliefs will close your mind. I realize I have a closed mind to any kind of government other than Democratic. I grew up in a democratic government and I see that as the only government I want to participate in. Now there may be a better form out there but I am not interested because I am happy in the position I am in.