Salvation and Redemption

Two words that have always bothered me. And for some reason when people find out that I am an atheist they seem to be among the first words uttered.

What do you need salvation or redemption from and why? Who is doing it and why?

I am my own salvation and redeemer.

I do not need rescue.

I am not on a superstitious sinking ship.

I do not seek external atonement for my guilt for your quackery is rendered useless here. As the boy pointed to the emperor and said he is naked I so too point at you and your implied power and call you that which you are, which is nothing more than a tax exempt charlatan.