CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville’s Christians may flock to church at sunrise on Easter, but local non-believers will gather at McGregor Park (Clarksville Riverwalk) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to participate in this year’s National Ask an Atheist Day. Members of local group Clarksville Atheists (C.A.) will be on hand to answer questions and dispel myths about non-believers.

“It’s an opportunity to connect with people who may not normally consider atheism and the role of atheists in the community,” said Scott Williams, CA founder and member. “Religious belief is not a prerequisite for behaving morally or ethically, or for living a good and fulfilling life.”

Group vice president Ceira Gower, who describes herself as atheist, added, “If you wonder what we believe or how we live our lives, just come ask. We’re here to meet people and share who we are. We want to show that we’re good people.”

This Sunday will mark Clarksville Atheists’ fourth year participating in the national event. CA members typically spend their Sunday afternoons together as Clarksville’s clean-up crew, picking up litter at local parks and public places. The group also organizes social events, hosts speakers, and discusses issues like religion and philosophy.

The atheist group is also welcoming like-minded people to come meet fellow non-believers.

“Many of our members come to us saying, ‘I thought I was the only one who felt this way,’ ” said Williams, “and we love being able to show them that they’re not alone as non-believers living in the Bible Belt. They might be quiet about it, but atheists, humanists, agnostics, and freethinkers really are part of the fabric of this community.”

Free refreshments will be provided.