In case that was directed at me, I should probably explain what I meant by "factual": I wasn't trying to suggest that I'm correct with certainty; I'm saying that the premise "God exists" does have some real truth value; it is either correct or incorrect. Even if we can't say which conclusion is right or even if we'll ever be able to figure out which is right, we can still say that one, and only one, right answer exists "out there".
It wasn't directed at you, but I do like your approach. I agree that there is only one right answer to the question; however, for me, since we don't have the means to figure it out right now, I have a problem with people on either side saying their idea is fact. I don't think I have ever seen you state such either way.
I find the suggestion that my non-theism is a form of theism to be rather chauvinistic and insulting. It kinda reminds me of the line in Full Metal Jacket: "inside every gook is an American trying to get out."
That really wasn't my intention. I do have a belief in God. However, I don't think it is necessary to worship or even believe in God (and I do accept that there is a possibility that I'm wrong). Basically, I think that if you live a good life, are a decent human being, there would be no reason for God to do anything; that the question of God really doesn't matter in that case.
For atheism, I think it works for different people. Or that some people simply don't need to believe in God, or have a religious ideal that they follow. They can live a great life without a God or a set of religious beliefs. I really don't think a belief in God is necessary, or that religious ideals are necessary.
Basically, I think there are many different ways to live that can be very productive. And if in the end, there is some sort of afterlife, a belief in God is not necessary, one just needs to have lived a good life.
I don't think I'm explaining it in the best way, but I'm just having a hard time communicating my ideas right now.