I'm Not An Atheist. I'm Just Not Religious.

My problem with religion is that it convinces people there's a higher power that has influence over our lives (which contradicts the concept of free will, also created by religion). That can dissuade people from taking responsibility for their lives and it reduces the urge to solve our own problems. God isn't going to help (even if He is there). Society needs to roll its sleeves up and deal with life. Not fall to its knees to plead mercy.