Atheists in Foxholes News 6 Sept 2011
MAAF has selected 29 recent articles of interest in the areas of atheism & humanism in the military, society, and government, both in the US and internationally. Stars & Stripes posted a feature and a secondary article highlighting MAAF’s outreach to local organizations. In a major step forward, Ft Bragg atheist concert “Rock Beyond Belief” was approved by officials and is scheduled for March 24th, 2012. This announcement comes along with the Reason Rally, on March 31st, 2012, a major DC event sponsored by 15 secular organizations.
These articles and many more covering demographics, Rick Perry, the WTC Cross, and other issues of interest.
Atheism and Humanism in the Military
- Stars & Stripes feature on local MAAF groups
- MAAF: Military atheists seek equal rights
- Stars & Stripes follow-up on MAAF Academy programs
- MAAF President Jason Torpy speaking at PA Nonbelievers “September 11th Remembrance” on September 11th at the Harrisburg Capitol building
- Army approves atheist concert at Fort Bragg, CBS News
- Non-Theist Event Approved At Fort Bragg, Americans United
- Reason Rally – 15 atheist and humanist organizations plan event in DC
- The Fight For Christian Prayers at Non-Christian funerals
- Life as a humanist with the armed forces in Afghanistan, The Guardian
Atheism and Humanism in Government
- City Hall to Simi atheist: Poster with word ‘God’ stays, Ventura County Star
- MAAF: Simi Valley wrong to ignore atheist service
- Court greenlights atheists ads on Arkansas public buses
- Atheist group sues over proposed cross at 9/11 memorial
- My Cross To Bear, atheist review of WTC cross
- National Atheist Party in the Atlantic Wire
- Candidate Rick Perry promotes “Prayerpalooza”, Texas Tribune
- John Adams’ Advice to Rick Perry: Don’t Meddle in Religion
- Rick Santorum invited to Penn State; protested by student group
- Catholic Review promotes doctors’ privilege ahead of patients’ rights
Atheism and Humanist in Society
- Bay Area atheist groups are a godsend for non-believers, Oakland Tribune
- CBS Business questions corporate chaplains
- Religion isn’t fundamentalism; literary perspective, The Guardian
- World Survey Links Religion and Happiness — For Some, Science Daily
- Islamophobia and Sam Harris’ tyranny of ‘reason’
- We Are Not All True Believers
- Barry Klassel, Humanist chaplain marries Lisa Cakmak, Adrian Ossi, New York Times
- Jedis And Pastafarians: Real Religion Or Just A Joke?
Atheism & Humanism in International Society
- MAAF: International humanist delegates support humanist chaplaincy
- Taslima Nasreen opposes Balochistan genocide
- Dan Choi Reports on Dutch Gay Pride military participation, Towleroad
- Religious Census and Atheist Demographic, Sydney Morning Herald
- Turkish Religious education, Forum 18 religious rights
- Australian school chaplains, The Canberra Times