Letter: Atheists can have moral convictions

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 | 6:46 a.m.

Mitt Romney's "Faith in America" speech this month stoked the religion vs. atheism controversy. Romney said that "while differences in theology exist between the churches in America, we share a common creed of moral convictions." Atheists felt condemned by his speech. Although I am an unshakable Christian, I am compelled to speak up for my atheist friends.

Regarding the atheists I know, we "share a common creed of moral convictions." People need to set "religious" and "atheist" labels and stereotypes aside and look for the merit and heart of the person. A Japanese saying illustrates true spiritual tolerance: "There are many paths to the top of Mt. Fuji."

People who believe that their religion or philosophy is "the only true way up" scare me. Such self-righteous beliefs have led to murder and rule by the sword. That's not what our forefathers intended.

Pam Price, Henderson

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