But, as this one writer puts it, why should atheists care?

"If an atheist does not believe in God, what difference does it make how many prayers a christian prays or how many days of prayer are observed? I am thankful that as a Christian, I can pray every day to MY GOD, Who is real!" (Eugene Parker, Gray, Tennessee) SUCH A WONDERFUL QUESTION! I saw this in the online edition of the Kingsport Times News just a few minutes ago.

Woud someone who does not believe in the power and love of my God, please explain to me the reasoning behind an atheist's disdain over prayer since they do not believe in God or any other diety?