Science>Myths

Thank you guys you are all awesome! I'm glad I got onto this forum!

Sorry I guys I had a paper to do!!!I am a fairly young Atheist for my age. My question was-Should you be knowledgable about Atheism and what it means? ( to me it means I believe in science over leprechauns any day)Or can we (atheist) cope with ignorant ones running around while knowing they are just as ignorant and misinformed just as religious persons. (Christians) I ask that you all please keep in mind I'm a young "un-believer"/aspiring scientist, so if I'm unsure on something don't get upset.Thank you!

Let me start of by saying I am new to these forums. I am a freshman Science major at a uni. My argument is you cannot grasp an understanding of Atheism fully until you explore why you don't believe in a deity. "Becoming scientifically literate." Anyone disagree?