I am hated
I am feared
because to no god
am I adhered

I can love,
and I can feel.
I'm not that different.
So what's the deal?

Your parents' ideals
at a young age,
forced upon you.
Where is your rage?

Your teenage spirit,
our "open" generation.
How can you stand
the segregation?

Unique identity?
You don't mind.
But in this way I differ?
Oh, the problems you find.

We boast of equality,
Freedom of speech.
But in the justice of our nation,
I've found a breach.

In our lovely America,
we don't discriminate.
But take a small survey -
It's atheists we hate:

Our ungodly ways
Our acceptance of others
Our selfish lives
Our care for our brothers

The First Amendment:
Secularism’s a must.
Now look at our money:
"In god we trust"?

But tell me now -
of which god do you speak?
Thor, Zeus, Allah?
Which god should I seek?

And tell me now! -
Why seek any?
You want me to choose?
There are so many.

And logically it follows
that no god is right.
Even if you believe in one,
try to see the light.

Think of the hundreds
of gods you suppress
There's no reasoning to it,
I must confess.

You fling feeble fights
Filled with hate
Don't try to change me,
it's too late.

I'm on my path,
so I'll keep walking
You can come too,
if you just stop talking.

You preach and you shout
I know your belief.
If you believe, I don't care
If you don't, sweet relief.

You call me close-minded
But just listen to me;
I've tried and you haven't
You've never tried to see.

I've listened for hours
I've tried to think what you think
And if I tell you what I believe
You disregard me without a blink

Now take a moment here,
just a short pause,
to realize what I say
Let it sink in its claws.

I know both sides
I've chosen my own
You know one side
What has that shown?

It's not that hard
to get informed.
But it's much easier
to say conformed.

If you knew both sides,
you might change your mind.
Is that why I'm scary?
Would you rather stay blind?

This is all we have
Does that cause dismay?
Use your life wisely
don't use it to pray

"Be grateful for what you have"
Cherish this life
Cherish our world,
it's not a cause for strife

You've been given so much,
but not by your "Lord"
Accept what it is
and put down your sword

Let go of your anger
Why do you fight?
Why can’t you see
that our future is bright?

Be who you are,
never fear retribution.
Being true to myself
is my own contribution

I am unimportant and small
I know this quite well.
You can know too,
You won't be sent to hell

Our own earth
is where we laugh and love
Live - don't waste your life waiting
for the nothing above.

This is all your time,
your time to feel.
So make it count.
And make it real.