Funny, because in public (or rather in the presence of friend(s) who carry some form of religious background) I am respectfully agnostic while in private I am simply an atheist.

That said, although I have no reason to believe in supernatural forces I am kind of interested in some aspects of Buddhist philosophy (which in its original form didn't actually incorporate gods or deities).

The scientific approach to understanding the human mind, emphasis on virtues such as kindness and non-violence and the willingness to change their religious views if science proves their past beliefs to be misguided are IMO quite respectable approaches.

The original form of Taoism is also quite interesting, but unfortunately it has been reduced to being organized superstition revolving around animism and ancestor-worshipping.

Still, intolerant atheism as part of State Religion -- such as operated by the Chinese Communist system (especially in neighbouring countries under Chinese rule), or previously used by the Third reich and the Soviets -- is worse than the most intolerant of religions since State Atheism tends to forego the basic moral justice at the foundation of any theistic religion...