The mistake made by many is to claim that without God there can be no morality. That is absurd. Men acting in their own rational self-interest can certainly develop a moral code with a religion. “Thou shalt not kill” is more than a command from God, it is also part of the logical framework of any moral code. One can argue that “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are rights that must be protected in order for men and women to live in peace with each other without involving God in the argument.
The atheists I know are incredibly moral, wise, and fair-minded people, while some of the thugs I have known over the years rarely missed Church. You can make the sign of the cross all you want but if you then whack someone in a drug deal I would hardly call you a Christian.
