Why do you pigeonhole all atheists as: 1. former Christians, and 2. making fun of all Christians? I only make fun of Christians who don't respect others' beliefs.
I was, and I have made fun of myself for ever thinking that. It was nice, praying, believing, making it feel like you were making a difference, but that isn't a good enough reason to delude yourself.
I don't deny it. I freely admit to my Christian past. But I got better. I have seen the light of reality and truth. And I hope all Christians will someday see the same light.
Yes, I was.
And when some rather intelligent and rational people "made fun" of me, I decided I'd go find evidence this "god" existed so I could show them the error of their ways. Trouble is...I found no evidence this "god" existed. And it turned out they were right for making fun of irrational beliefs. And they got me to think and learn.