[atheistrepublic.com]

"Atheism should indeed be the de facto status and as such, not require a label, or organizations or movements. Religion, gods, holy books, etc. are all things added. But the dominance of religion in the public sphere and the pressure religious individuals and organizations put on governments, the legal system and educational institutions, necessitates the creation of communities like ours for advocacy, support and education. When the concept of god is used for all kinds of ways to promote a religious agenda, then our lack of belief becomes more than disbelief, it becomes a path for people to find each other and a rallying point for shared values."