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Stars & Stripes has featured MAAF and its members in a front page article – Military atheists seeking the rights and benefits offered to religious groups . MAAF has provided follow-up and commentary here. The article talks about the struggles and success of the Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers (MAAF) in seeking recognition and rights from […]
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Delegates to the International Humanist & Ethical Union World Congress recently adopted a resolution in support of humanist chaplains for military service. The World Congress was held in mid-August in Oslo, Norway and featured local and state Humanist organizations from around the world, including the Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers. Their purpose was to […]
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The Center for Atheist Research is an unbiased and professional organization of researchers studying the needs and culture of atheists. Through discussions with MAAF and other foxhole atheists the center was informed of the lack of consideration of the military for the needs of atheists, humanists, and other nontheists. In particular, the “spirituality/spiritual fitness” programs […]
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On July 25th, 2011, John Hormuth and his wife Mattie were interred at Arlington cemetery. John was a WWII pilot who earned the Air Medal and Purple Heart during over 100 sorties in the war. He was also a loving father and husband to his wife Mattie, who loved him, their 7 children, and her […]
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Local groups are continuing to thrive with local leaders and some support from the chaplaincy. The highlight is continuing support from the Military Academies. Last month, West Point, Air Force, and Naval Academies started the first chaplain programs nontheist summer trainees.