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Military Atheists Reform Chaplain Website
The Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers has posted a Chaplain Services Center at spiritfit.militaryatheists.org as a response to an ill-conceived and badly-executed “Virtual Spiritual Fitness Center” published by the Army’s Installation Management Command. This reformed mirror site is posted after … Continue reading
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Arlington Cemetery Confirms Secular Policy
At the end of July, foxhole atheist and WWII Pilot John Hormuth was interred in a humanist ceremony along with his wife at Arlington National Cemetery. Unfortunately, an Arlington Lady provided verbal blessings and a written religious card officially on … Continue reading
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Military atheists seek rights – Stars and Stripes
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 … Continue reading
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International humanist congress advocates for humanist chaplains
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 … Continue reading
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WWII Humanist John Hormuth Honored at Arlington Cemetery
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 … Continue reading
