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Chaplains Are Atheists In Foxholes

Chaplains Are Atheists In Foxholes

This Memorial Day, the Washington Post examined how some chaplains struggle to reconcile their faith with the terrors of war: “What happens when the military chaplain is shaken by war” by Michelle Boorstein. The article provides some candid and real struggles of chaplains who see the physical and spiritual destruction inherent in war. I refer […]

What if science provided an afterlife?

What if science provided an afterlife?

by guest poster David K. Spencer, a review of Beyond Technologies by Jens Hughes. Author Hughes said he got the idea for the book after being asked if soldiers returning from war should be asked if they believe in God as an indicator of PTSD risk. Everlasting life for atheists. Now that’ll raise some eyebrows. But […]

FFRF Builds Monument to Atheists in Foxholes

FFRF Builds Monument to Atheists in Foxholes

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has posted a great new monument to atheists in foxholes. The 2-ton granite monument sits at the site of their new headquarters building. FFRF has a long-standing commitment to honoring military personnel with their original monument having being posted in Alabama decades ago. This monument recognizes that there are atheists […]

Review: Creating Change Through Humanism Will

Review: Creating Change Through Humanism Will

No one has to knock on your door and tell you you’re humanist. People adopt a scientific world view and human-based rational ethics all by themselves. Unfortunately, that means they’re disconnected from humanist values, humanist mentors, and humanist community. That is to the detriment of those disconnected humanists because they don’t get that values-based community, […]

MAAF Preparing Response to DoD IG Conscience Protection Report

MAAF Preparing Response to DoD IG Conscience Protection Report

Update 8/31: Leo Shane of the Military Times reported on how unsubstantiated Christian Victimhood distracts from real conscience protection issues. Update 8/24: MAAF sent a direct response [MAAF Conscience 20150818] to the DoD IG commenting on findings and reiterating important issues the report should address. The Department of Defense Inspector General has submitted a final draft […]