I am no atheist. I believe in higher powers that are not necessarily named Gawd or Jeebus. I don't think we, as mortal worker bees, can begin to comprehend the big picture. I liken us to worms trying to understand how a cell phone works when it comes to trying to figure out the mysteries of the Universe.
I am also not a religion-hater. Religion has its place and plays a key role in the shaping of many hearts and minds (both for good and bad but I'm going to ignore the bad for the purpose of this post). I grew up a Southern Baptist and strongly believe that more good came from that than not.
However, at this point in my life, I am a solid agnostic and very comfortable with my thoughts and beliefs. And while the below "commandments" are from atheists, I back these 100%. Without further ado, listed below are the atheist's Ten Commandments:
1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence.
2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true.
3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world.
4. Every person has the right to control of their body.
5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life.
6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them.
7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective.
8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations.
9. There is no one right way to live.
10. Leave the world a better place than you found it.
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