I never said Atheists cannot be moral people.

All I've said is Atheists cannot have deontological ethics.

The moment you ascribe something a deontology (say, feminism) you inscribe it with God-like qualities, so why not call that "God"?

If you have deontological ethics, you have a god. Why not call that "God"?

But you can be moral people. De facto, you follow God. Or at least you try.

Because Grace is Irresistible. Even for Atheists.