text: I am an atheist. \n\nFirst, fear of punishment keeps people from breaking the law, whether secular or temporal. I don't rob a bank because I don't want to go to jail. I have actually heard that religion came about because of evolution as a way to keep people from killing each other. Laws can have their source from religion, but they should be secular in nature(like letting gays marry). I personally have found that atheist are more likely to be christian in their actions with others and christians. I think it is because atheist have taken more possession of their lives, and therefore the responsibility.