[Stone Mountain]

Actually, even an atheist like myself can plainly see that religion keeps us from all being murderers, rapists, ...i.e. basically animals.

Really? Well then, as an athiest, what keeps you from murdering, raping, etc?

[sarasota]

Let me guess at the answer: because of his conscience. It's all about the ego, not the higher power, for some.

[August West]

Morality, as passed onto me through religion. That's also the origin of my rights as a human - so, I ain't complaining.