This was the first of my Atheistic tattoos. I got this tattoo a few days after Brother Hitchens passed away. He was such a huge impact on me in finding my atheism and finding my own way.

I think the biggest help from him was learning how to disagree with him and form my own views and opinions from his works. His book “Letters to a Young Contrarian” gave me a broader outlook on life and yet another label for society to digest.

This tattoo also shows another influence. Professor Dawkins’ out campaign scarlet “A”. In the “C” the symbol is from Pink Floyd’s album, “Momentary Lapse of Reason”. All of which have undeniably shaped my life for the better and taught me to forever keep an open mind.

Editors note – Justin also shared his other tattoo with us recently.

Damn you IKEA, now I’m all hungry and craving marshmallow sheep.

Your brain can fight this all you want! It still exists, and some ignorant fundamentalist thinks this is ok in someway! I am still trying to figure out what exactly is this Jesus saving now… Publishers Clearing House? Playboy? Oh, wait I know! Mitt Romney’s weekly newsletter on how to better subjugate women and the minority population… It still doesn’t make sense.

Would this be considered a better tattoo for stating you are an Atheist?  This is my tattoo.

[Editors note - Justin is referring to this tattoo.]