Brookhousek
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Many religions claim to be the source of a moral code. These morals typically come from a holy book that is direct word of a supreme being.
Atheism is just a lack of believe in a supernatural being and has no bearing on a person’s morals. As humans we have a natural tendency towards care for the well being of ourselves and others. This behaviour is common not only in humans, but also throughout the animal world. Many Atheists also identify as humanist or at least hold many of the principals:
• There are no supernatural beings.
• The material universe is the only thing that exists.
• Science provides the only reliable source of knowledge about this universe.
• We only live this life - there is no after-life, and no such thing as reincarnation.
• Human beings can live ethical and fulfilling lives without religious beliefs.
• Human beings derive their moral code from the lessons of history, personal experience, and thought.
Atheism is just a lack of believe in a supernatural being and has no bearing on a person’s morals. As humans we have a natural tendency towards care for the well being of ourselves and others. This behaviour is common not only in humans, but also throughout the animal world. Many Atheists also identify as humanist or at least hold many of the principals:
• There are no supernatural beings.
• The material universe is the only thing that exists.
• Science provides the only reliable source of knowledge about this universe.
• We only live this life - there is no after-life, and no such thing as reincarnation.
• Human beings can live ethical and fulfilling lives without religious beliefs.
• Human beings derive their moral code from the lessons of history, personal experience, and thought.