Recently I have become fascinated by Atheism and Atheistic philosophy.
I want to ask you guys (the Atheist community here) what should Christians know about Atheism?
1. Are you a weak Atheist or strong Atheist in your terms of views?
Well, an Atheist is an Atheist. The categories of strong vs weak aren't really all that useful. I would not be willing to make a positive assertion that a God does not exist though, as I can't demonstrate it.... but I also believe that no Gods exist, in the same way I believe Bigfoot doesn't exist. Both positions can not be proven though, so it would be intellectually dishonest to assert either one as fact.
2. What are your opinions on strong Atheism or weak Atheism?
If you're going to assert a positive belief, you'd better back it up with something demonstrable. If someone makes an absolute claim that God does not exist, they have a burden of proof in the same way a Theist that makes a claim that God exists has a burden of proof.
Atheism however is a neutral position. It's the position taken by someone who doesn't accept theistic claims. It doesn't mean it's outright rejecting those claims though.
3. What are your opinions on Religion?
Religion is one of, if not the most destructive institutions in human history, and does nothing but hold us back. It provides no good that a secular organization can't provide, and plenty of unneeded evils. The world would be far better off if Religion ceased to exist.
That being said, it shouldn't be legislated out of existence. People should still be free to believe what they want to... I think over time society will gradually become less and less religious on it's own.
4. What are your opinions on some of the more famous figures in Atheism today? E.g. Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Micheal Shermer, Stephen Hawkings, Peter Atkins, Sam Harris.
Some I agree with more than others, but they all have their valid points. I think overall everyone listed above are positive forces with unique insights.
5. Have you ever experienced any discrimination for being an Atheist?
Yes, it's mostly been online, but there has been one or two examples of discrimination in person over the years.