Why does one call oneself an atheist? One reason might be because one is opposed to the narrative of theism (OT stories, Inquisition)? In as much as one could reject theism on this basis alone then one is a reactionary, inasmuch as one is opposing the theism of the Abrahamic faiths. Or is one an atheist for principled, philosophical reasons (problem of evil; the alleged incoherence of the very notion of a transcedent personal being) In such a case, one would also have to be a materialist . But such an anti-metaphysics makes no room for a notion of the common good that would be adhered to by any virtuous person. But atheists need not see this logical implication. And inasmuch as they do not see it, they are inasmuch as they have virtuous convictions, inconsistent with their materialist convictions. But inasmuch as they are consistently materialist (and I means consistent), they are either manifestly wicked OR the basis of their morality looks...
Commentary and discussion regarding science, faith and culture by Leo White