im not really going to try and get involved with this thread. although that was a retarted statement to make on his part, i think he meant no principles in a religious way, which doesnt make his statement any more correct, it was still poorly stated, ignorant, and close minded. i think atheists are close minded, but only the ones that believe their way is the only way (as i realize many other religions have this same belief) and immediately criticize anyone who believes in any higher being, usually in an extremely rude way.
i am ope to people being of any religion, but just like this kid saying it you dont have principles because your an atheist is unexceptable, i think its unexceptable for anyone to tell someone how to live, how their religion is wrong, and for them to feel that they have any right to try and persuade or put down someone for what they believe, or dont believe in. and im not saying at all you are like this, just my thoughts in general.
live and let live.