. . . any religion that requires the acceptance of its ideas on faith alone is admitting that its doctrines cannot stand on their own merits, nor withstand any critical examination. The belief in a god is irrational, as are those who believe . . .  willful ignorance is at the core of a faith that is contrary to the development of knowledge through reason and rationality.  It clearly teaches people not to trust in reason, and to only accept – without question – the dogmas of the church . . .  For the Atheist, evil can best be described as the abandonment of our minds to the minds of others.  We reason that the ability and willingness to stand alone, even when it is unpopular, and tell the majority that they are wrong is the pinnacle of virtue. Read more . . .