The Five Tenets of the Good and Moral Atheist are the Atheist’s equivalent of the Ten Commandments. However, unlike the Ten Commandments, the Five Tenets place trust in the true morality of sympathy to handle the gray areas. Even with such firm commandments such as “Thou shall not murder” and “Thou shall not steal,” gray areas may arise. Can we kill someone in self-defense? Is it immoral for a starving man to steal bread for his family if there are no other ways to get them food? For the Atheist, such gray situations are weighed carefully against the true morality of sympathy.

       The Five Tenets of the Good and Moral Atheist are the tenets of Morality, Purpose, Life, Freedom, and Reason. These tenets are as follows:

       We commit to be Good and Moral, strive to be Virtuous and Ethical, and trust in the Goodness of Humanity.

       We each strive to better the world in the time we have.

       We seek to love and be loved, to reach our own potential and help others reach theirs, and to enjoy life.

       We promote and guard freedoms and civil rights among all peoples.

       We use only reason to solve problems, and encourage others to shun the falsehoods of the supernatural.

       Atheists who follow these tenets will live moral and fulfilling lives. They will individually impact society and their loved ones in a positive way, and their legacy of goodness and purpose will last far beyond their years. Together they will help shape society in a rational, positive manner, and produce benefits for all mankind.

       Morality. Purpose. Life. Freedom. Reason. The Five Tenets are not only Atheist ideals, they are the ideals of all of humanity.