If the (so-called) separation of Church and state in America requires the removal of references to God from the public sphere (as pagans and heathens claim), then would it not also require the separation of reference to atheists from the public sphere? Their beliefs constitute a religion and their very name makes reference to the existence of God (in a denial thereof). Let us be consistent here! Additionally: If I am offended by the existence of atheists, then my "right not to be offended" (which seems to be presumed by so many modernists today) should be upheld by banishing atheists from the public sphere--am I right, or am I right? (In truth, the "separation of Church and state" says nothing of the kind, but that is the subject of another post).
Yes, this might sound a bit stretched; I know that I am "reaching" with this one, but I am not trying to prove the point that is stated, but rather the point behind the statement. Which is: modern argumentation usually does not go farther than "it sounds good to me" or "this is what I want". I have read thousands of arguments online that show the writer clearly has not even the slightest concept of logic. Now, admittedly, there are a number of arguments from atheists and pagans that are directed against the Catholic faith and those arguments are "logical" given their premises (i.e. evolution is true, or Satan is really a nice guy), but things need to be logical in all their points, not just after a presumptive premise.
Yet, with that said, do you want to know a wonderful way to stand out as faithful Catholics and be able to respond clearly to the world? Do this: think logically. Bad arguments and illogical thinking do nothing to promote the gospel (and, trust me, there are a number of them out there which are promoted by well-meaning, but illogical Catholics). It is not a matter of pride, but more a matter of representing Christ clearly. After all, Jesus invented logic, and gave it to us as a gift; use it for His glory.