Wykid,
Your last paragraph says it all. Why would an athiest show up as a guest on a U.S. 4th of July celebration thread - and challenge the statement as referenced ?  It's probally an exercise in futility to remind you what the 4th of July, the Declaration Of Independence, The U.S. Constitution all has in common with God, you should read them all and note the times God is used.
No One that I am aware of - heretofore expressed any religious preference -except you ! Your preference is Athiest,  You did not have to express that. It should have been left for another day !
The major difference between "The Federalist" and "Gore Vidal" is the facts, the federalist backs up everything it states with hard facts, you can't find them wrong, but you probally couldn't find Gore Vidal right. Balance ? is to the eye of the beholder.
Do have a good day !.