Here is the Catholic take on good works:
[link|http://www.justforcatholics.org/salvation_works.htm|http://www.justforca...lvation_works.htm]

AFA atheists are concerned, I have known an atheist or two who are better people than a lot of the "Christians" that I know. My experience is that these so-called "Godless" people are more selfless, more moral, more ethical and downright decent folk.

I guess the only difference is that they don't yell, "Oh God" when climaxing.
:-D

Peace,
Bad Amy