The trouble with atheism is that no dignity is permitted for anyone. We're just "atoms" they say and live with no sense of wonder. No dignity and nothing to respect. It's the ultimate arrogance where Jesus taught humility, even to death on The Cross. He explained:
Matthew 16:26-27 What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
What atheist could say that?