If it turns out there isn't a literal, supernatural God, then a dog welcoming home a soldier will suffice. Atheists shouldn't be afraid to speak of the goodness of God, for if God is not love then instead love is God. True love is worthy of adoration and worship. Anyone who has seen or experienced this knows it. It is easiest to learn by watching and interacting with animals, especially birds and mammals. Many of these feel love and little else. Anyone who isn't completely disturbed will understand this. When exposed to pure, simple, genuine love don't we all feel we are on cusp of something magnificent? An eternal truth? The meaning of life.