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The bioethics chair of Princeton University, [[Peter Singer]], once stated that human babies have no more a right to life than pigs and chimpanzees. Owing to this, atheists generally have little problem with either [[eugenics]] or using aborted embryos as fuel for heating hospitals.<ref>[https://www.spectator.co.uk/2014/04/ethics-for-atheists/# Would human life be sacred in an atheist world?]</ref> As such, a large part of their beliefs in these actions, and their amorality, is due to their belief in [[determinism]].<ref>[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheism_determinism_morality.html Does Atheism (Determinism) Negatively Impact Morality?]</ref>  

The bioethics chair of Princeton University, [[Peter Singer]], once stated that human babies have no more a right to life than pigs and chimpanzees. Owing to this, atheists generally have little problem with either [[eugenics]] or using aborted embryos as fuel for heating hospitals.<ref>[https://www.spectator.co.uk/2014/04/ethics-for-atheists/# Would human life be sacred in an atheist world?]</ref> As such, a large part of their beliefs in these actions, and their amorality, is due to their belief in [[determinism]].<ref>[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheism_determinism_morality.html Does Atheism (Determinism) Negatively Impact Morality?]</ref>  

Singer has also defended the practice of [[bestiality]] and the atheist [[PZ Myers]] has indicated that bestiality is acceptable under certain circumstances (see also: [[Atheism and bestiality]]).<ref>[http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2011/06/the-dangerous-mind-of-peter-singer ''The Dangerous Mind''] by Joe Carter, ''[[First Things]]''</ref><ref name="achilles">[http://templestream.blogspot.com/2012/08/atheist-achilles-heels-objective.html Atheist Achilles Heels: Objective Morality and Sacred Life]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2012/05/22/the-objective-morality-gotcha/ The “objective morality” gotcha]</ref> As far as [[secular Europe]], a 2015 ''Jerusalem Post'' article indicates "[[Copenhagen]] has for long been the bestiality capital of Europe and has attracted many tourists mainly visiting to have sex with animals. Legislation against this practice was only enacted this year."<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Suggestions-for-the-anti-Semitic-slurs-list-434293 Suggestions for the anti-Semitic slurs list] by MANFRED GERSTENFELD, ''Jerusalem Post'', 2015</ref> Europe (especially Denmark, Germany and Sweden) has received some negative publicity related to individuals engaging in bestiality and as a result passed laws against the practice in some European countries (see: [[Bestiality and various geographic areas]] and [[Bestiality and Sweden]] and [[Bestiality and Germany]]). In addition, the first "beststiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe (see: [[Atheism and bestiality#The first "bestiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe|The first "bestiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe]]).  

Singer has also defended the practice of [[bestiality]] and the atheist [[PZ Myers]] has indicated that bestiality is acceptable under certain circumstances (see also: [[Atheism and bestiality]]).<ref>[http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2011/06/the-dangerous-mind-of-peter-singer ''The Dangerous Mind''] by Joe Carter, ''[[First Things]]''</ref><ref name="achilles">[http://templestream.blogspot.com/2012/08/atheist-achilles-heels-objective.html Atheist Achilles Heels: Objective Morality and Sacred Life]</ref><ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2012/05/22/the-objective-morality-gotcha/ The “objective morality” gotcha]</ref> As far as [[secular Europe]], a 2015 ''Jerusalem Post'' article indicates "[[Copenhagen]] has for long been the bestiality capital of Europe and has attracted many tourists mainly visiting to have sex with animals. Legislation against this practice was only enacted this year."<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Suggestions-for-the-anti-Semitic-slurs-list-434293 Suggestions for the anti-Semitic slurs list] by MANFRED GERSTENFELD, ''Jerusalem Post'', 2015</ref> Some European countries,  especially the countries of Denmark, Germany and Sweden,  have received some negative publicity related to individuals engaging in bestiality and as a result have passed laws against the practice (see: [[Bestiality and various geographic areas]] and [[Bestiality and Sweden]] and [[Bestiality and Germany]]). In addition, the first "beststiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe (see: [[Atheism and bestiality#The first "bestiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe|The first "bestiality rights" organization was founded in secular Europe]]).  

In addition, atheists compared to [[evangelical Christians|evangelicals]] are statistically more likely to engage in various sins such as viewing pornography, profanity in public, gossiping, drunkenness, with only gambling, sexual intercourse with a non-spouse, retaliation, and lying's statistics being unclear ( See also: [[Atheism and morality studies]])<ref>[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheists_more_immoral.html Atheism Doesn't Lead to Immoral Behavior - Or Does It?]</ref> In addition, there is research indicating that atheists with social contacts with Christians give more to charity than other atheists.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imuaiRO5mSQ&feature=sub Christians Give more to Charity than Atheists] ([[YouTube]] video featuring an audio clip of Dr. [[William Lane Craig]])</ref>  Specifically, [[William Lane Craig]], citing research published by author Arthur C. Brooks, points out that atheists raised in religious households are twice as likely to give to charity than those raised in nonreligious households.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imuaiRO5mSQ&feature=sub Christians Give more to Charity than Atheists] ([[YouTube]] video featuring an audio clip of Dr. [[William Lane Craig]])</ref>

In addition, atheists compared to [[evangelical Christians|evangelicals]] are statistically more likely to engage in various sins such as viewing pornography, profanity in public, gossiping, drunkenness, with only gambling, sexual intercourse with a non-spouse, retaliation, and lying's statistics being unclear ( See also: [[Atheism and morality studies]])<ref>[http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheists_more_immoral.html Atheism Doesn't Lead to Immoral Behavior - Or Does It?]</ref> In addition, there is research indicating that atheists with social contacts with Christians give more to charity than other atheists.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imuaiRO5mSQ&feature=sub Christians Give more to Charity than Atheists] ([[YouTube]] video featuring an audio clip of Dr. [[William Lane Craig]])</ref>  Specifically, [[William Lane Craig]], citing research published by author Arthur C. Brooks, points out that atheists raised in religious households are twice as likely to give to charity than those raised in nonreligious households.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imuaiRO5mSQ&feature=sub Christians Give more to Charity than Atheists] ([[YouTube]] video featuring an audio clip of Dr. [[William Lane Craig]])</ref>