I'm a Londoner in my thirties, an atheist who was raised Catholic. Religion and atheism have always been subjects close to my heart. Belief, non-belief and their consequences fascinate me. I'm a rationalist, and believe a compassionate, evidence-based approach to our problems is the only way society can progress. In an age when the existence of god is still considered self-evident by many, and where declaring your atheism can have real repercussions, I think it's vital to have strong, united voices to represent the atheist side of the debate, and support those who can't make their own voices heard.