What a load of shit! I have zero religious friends in my life and everyone I know is honest, compassionate and awesome.
I grew up with religion and I can tell you first hand they are the most judgemental and hypocritical people I've ever known and they think they can force their beliefs on you.
My totally awful parents disowned me for five freakin years because I chose NOT to follow their beliefs. You talk about hatred? Well they were the most hateful people I've ever known so you can stick bullshit religion right up your pipe hole!