An Atheist loves humankind instead of gods. An Atheist believes that heaven is something for which we should work now – here on earth for all humankind to enjoy together.
An Atheist believes that help is not found through prayer but that one must find in oneself the inner conviction, and strength to meet life, to grapple with it, to subdue it, and enjoy it.
An Atheist believes that only in knowledge of oneself and a knowledge of others can one find the understanding that will lead to a life of fulfillment.
An Atheist seeks to know oneself and others rather than to know a god. An Atheist believes in building a hospital instead of a church. An Atheist
believes in doing a deed rather than saying a prayer. An Atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. An Atheist wants disease conquered, poverty vanquished, war eliminated, and humanity to understand and love fellow humans.
Knowing that we are our brothers’ and sister’ keepers and keepers of our own lives, an Atheist wants an ethical way of life An Atheist is a responsible person who strives never willfully to cause harm or pain to others. An Atheist understands that the job is here and the time is now to take care of the planet on which we live.
For the non-believers of Santa Cruz County
An Athiest
"You are an intelligent human being. Your life is valuable for its own sake. You are not second-class in the universe, deriving meaning and purpose from some other mind. You are not inherently evil—you are inherently human, possessing the positive rational potential to help make this a world of morality, peace and joy. Trust yourself."
–Dan Barker, from his book, "Losing Faith in Faith"
Atheism is a positive position from which to view the world in all its magnificent variety