In response to the letters about Penn State Atheist Agnostic Association's presence in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, I would like to point that Dave Silverman wrote his letter in support of people with similar beliefs, but American Atheist is not associated with our organization. Personally, I think he could have chosen his words more wisely, although I am grateful that he wrote on our behalf.

Atheism is the lack of belief in god. That may not be religion, but it is a position on religion and it does address spiritual questions. Some of our members have spiritual beliefs that do not involve a deity, and many of us attend religious organizations both inside and outside of the Spiritual Center. In the past our group has been involved in the Interfaith Dialogues hosted at Pasquerilla where people of different ideologies can share their beliefs. We are in fact, very involved in addressing spiritual questions.

Valerie Lute

junior-elementary education

Atheist Agnostic Association