Submitted by Charles Zorn, Jan 15, 2007 20:42

Dear Ms. Birkner, SUN reporter,

We, as non-supernaturalists, are neither afraid nor alone when reality is on our side but these are confused times with many scared and confused people.

Firstly, I think your membership numbers of the NYCA membership are incorrect. We are far more numerous everywhere, especially if all like minded groups are considered.

Also, atheists and allied organizations are growing rapidly while religious groups are distancing themselves and fracturing from extremists sects in America and dwindling. Those breaking American laws, veritable cultists, will be presecuted. Many hope this includes our "president."

We are building communities of like-minded, mindful people, encouraged in knowing they are not alone and we are passionate and thoughtful. No manipulation or "coaxing" is needed. On the other hand, brain washing, mind napping and coercion are historical standards of religion, especially from religious extremists, cyclically, ad infinitum. We can break the cycle of ignorance and still be empassioned. It is a human trait not reserved for the "observant" or "pious."

We are not only here to stay but growing more rapidly, and are far less ignorant. There is nothing more reaffirming of life and humanity than reality. Science grows and strengthens in perpetuity, religeon stagnates and hampers humanity.

Conscious people all over the world know this. The sleeping sheep may bay and persecute but we lead to the future. Extreme non-secularists, particularly Dominionists here, are sad and often sadistic and only condem the mislead to the archaic past.

Bright Cheers,
Charles Zorn
A Bright and NYCA member, among other organizations

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