Why can't players choose to be atheist in EverQuest?

[Elfminster]

Is it because atheism is so moronic that nobody would choose to be atheist if it were an option so Verant left it out?

Is it because EverQuest would be super dull and boring if there were atheists running around so Verant left it out?

Is it because Verant simply despised atheists?

If atheism were an option in EQ then what perks would the player receive for not believing in anything?