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Interfaith leaders support humanist chaplaincy

Interfaith leaders support humanist chaplaincy

A Humanist Celebrant with Masters degrees from Brite Divinity school and Oxford Theology, has applied to be a humanist chaplain. Some Christians have decided to treat his application as a threat, denouncing the idea as anĀ ‘oxymoron’ and ‘contradiction in terms’. Other Christians and chaplaincy professionals have decided to speak for themselves. A broad coalition of […]

Humanist Alternatives to Church at Air Force Basic Training

Humanist Alternatives to Church at Air Force Basic Training

In a major step forward for humanist support, alternatives to church have been provided to humanists at Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base. Victoria Gettman, Debbie Bienen, and the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas have stepped forward to help Air Force trainees who are looking for humanist support. The request started with […]

Profile: Staff Sergeant Craftsman

Profile: Staff Sergeant Craftsman

Disclaimer: This website is not endorsed by the DoD or its affiliates. The statements made are of the individual’s alone and do not reflect policy of DoD or its affiliates. This is a series of profiles showing the face of MAAF around the globe. The author talks about writing letters to other foxhole atheists. (profile […]

Wansink Veteran Prayer Study Illuminates Foxhole Atheists

Wansink Veteran Prayer Study Illuminates Foxhole Atheists

Two brothers, Drs Brian and Craig Wansink have self-funded and directed a study of responses to combat stress in and after military service. The study was published in the independent Journal of Religion and Health. The interim media coverage showed combat vets pray in response to stress. Many outlets friendly to nontheists were quick to […]

Review: The Citizen Lobbyist

Review: The Citizen Lobbyist

The more our citizens (that’s YOU) engage in public policy and with our elected officials, the more our government — and therefore our society — will benefit. – Amanda Knief, The Citizen Lobbyist There’s a new resource out for those who want to participate in government and influence our political process. With a 5×8 size […]