It is true that all people are created to be free and equal, whether they are black or white, slave or free, educated or uneducated. Yet we can see that they are not free and equal because of differences of opportunity and choice. Tyranny and oppression, political corruption and natural disasters, and other circumstances have limited opportunity and choice for some people.

But arguing that philosophically there is nothing superior about religion in contrast to godlessness is not a good parallel. For instance, care for the weak and helpless is accepted as normal in US society today, but it is a Christian principle that was not a given before Christ. The sick and weak have long been despised and rejected, either left to die or outright killed even.

While there has been injustice in the name of religion, it is against the principles of the gospel. There is no “guiding light” for atheists that offers moral instruction or a foundation for making moral decisions. I am uncomfortable accepting Newdow’s premise.

It is true that all people are created to be free and equal, whether they are black or white, slave or free, educated or uneducated. Yet we can see that they are not free and equal because of differences of opportunity and choice. Tyranny and oppression, political corruption and natural disasters, and other circumstances have limited opportunity and choice for some people.

But arguing that philosophically there is nothing superior about religion in contrast to godlessness is not a good parallel. For instance, care for the weak and helpless is accepted as normal in US society today, but it is a Christian principle that was not a given before Christ. The sick and weak have long been despised and rejected, either left to die or outright killed even.

While there has been injustice in the name of religion, it is against the principles of the gospel. There is no “guiding light” for atheists that offers moral instruction or a foundation for making moral decisions. I am uncomfortable accepting Newdow’s premise.