Dogon60,

I'm sure you're right that we probably agree on much more than we disagree.  The argument wasn't really intended to be focused on semantics so much as I think it is important for atheists to acknowledge that science simply cannot confirm nor deny the existence of God/gods.  It is only when atheists claim that science or rationality actually proves God/gods doesn't/don't exist that I am compelled to regard atheism as a religion.  Sadly, however, this fallacy occurs very frequently within atheist arguments.  Though, to be fair, their are also some equally fallacious arguments stemming from intelligent designers who are now also claiming that science proves the existence of God.  I promise you that I am equally, if not more harsh on intelligent designers in this regard.  :-)  Cheers