I (Dave — John apparently wants to make it clear I’m the one who posted this) consider myself a devout athiest who came to it as a teenager after studying science, history, religion, the history of religion (something very few people learn about–quite eye opening), sociology, psychology and many other fields. Put it all together and I had the how and why religion developed, plus a more plausible, observable explaination of the universe to replace the theory that an invisible being created the universe. No God, god or gods required.

Atheists Put Their Faith In Ethical Behavior

Melissa and Chanse nibble on club sandwiches and french fries at a local coffee shop. To look at them, they’re just another young couple enjoying lunch on a weekday afternoon.

She wears stylish glasses, and her thick black hair is swept up in a ponytail; the only hint of a slightly rebellious streak is the tattoo that peeks from under her shirtsleeve. He is a slight, soft-spoken man with a laid-back demeanor and a full beard.

Melissa and Chanse are young atheists. They don’t believe in God. As such, they’re part of a small but substantial minority that swims against the overtly religious mainstream of America, a spiritual tenor that has grown more strident in recent times as issues of faith increasingly become entangled with politics and public policy.

“Right now, the fastest-growing religious identity in America is the nonreligious,” says Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).

Dave sez:
For those who think athiests believe in nothing, make sure to read the whole article.