am the first Atheist to walk this planet. But as
well as speaking of me with that harsh, grave tone, they have
systematically made up lies about myself, claiming that I hate
all who claim to be Christians. It seems impossible to some of
the followers of the divine for Atheists or Agnostics, or any
infidel or heretic, to hold charity and mercy as good values. It
may sometimes even be considered unfulfilling to aid an
nonbeliever in any way, to offer them any sort of affection or
kindness, to give them the fruits of a warm heart. But whether
someone believes that a god exists or not, or in any religion,
there will be one fact about that person that will not waver my
humane treatment of them: that they are a conscious being, that
they can feel pain and suffering or joy and happiness, that
touching their skin gently will produce feelings and emotions of
security and happiness. This is something that will not be
erased, no matter what creeds an individual professes to
believe, no matter what ideologies an individual follows.
The Purpose of a Rationalist Humanitarian
My purpose is not to turn every man an woman into an Atheist or
an Agnostic. Such a proposal would be impractical and difficult
to obtain, at best. My purpose is to offer humane and rational
solutions in comparison to the brutal and dogmatic solutions
offered by others. I would like to convince the clergy and the
ministry to teach their youth how to respect each other, and not
how to respect god. I would like to convince those who believe
in religion that there is no hell. I would like to convince
religionists that there is no need to cry in fear of god’s
punishment, that if there is a god, he is merciful and just.
Offering all of the kindness and affection that can be