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Website: http://www.militaryatheists.org
Location: Washington, DC
Members: 368
Latest Activity: Jan 24

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Athiest Literature

Started by John Spruell. Last reply by Dennis M. Dutton Dec 12, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes

The problem with "Letters to ..." is the bias of the editors and publisher.

Started by Bud Martin Dec 1, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like

Just a Chain Email I got about prayer in the military (Pro-Prayer), and my Response

Started by Park Bierbower. Last reply by amanda alexander Nov 30, 2011. 8 Replies 1 Like

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Atheists in Foxholes News (MAAF)

Religious memorial bills join long line of Christian nation tactics

Congress is playing fast and loose with the sacrifices and courage of our nation’s heroes, and they’re doing it for all the wrong reasons. HR 290 encourages the use of religious symbols in war memorials HR 2070 would place a … Continue reading →

Network Update: Grass roots activism for the holidays

We’re coming out of the holidays and Christmas displays inspired local efforts to organize at several installations. Travis AFB now has a thriving community led by Dan Rawlings. Chaplains are holding a grudge; denying access to support but MAAF is continuing … Continue reading →

Army Chaplains Deny Soldier Right to Identify as Humanist

Army Major Ray Bradley is currently stationed at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. served in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005, and is a committed humanist. He is an officer on the board of a local humanist group, is active with the … Continue reading →

Military atheists invited to chaplain conferences

I had the pleasure last week of attending two chaplain conferences. The first was for the Association of Religious Endorsing Bodies (AREB) and the second was for the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS Network). AREB is a collection … Continue reading →

Remove Military Requirement to Choose Religion

Sign the Petition to: Eliminate the standard question "what is your religion" in entrance processing. Change the default entry for religious preference from "No Religious Preference" to blank. Eliminate the "No Religious Preference" option. Add an option for "Humanist". Add an option for "Spiritual But Not Religious". Continue reading →

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Comment by Dennis M. Dutton on December 12, 2011 at 3:45am: Have to photograph the nativity on in one of the front windows of the Bradley Vehicle Maintenance Instruction Facility at Harmony Churchon Fort Benning today. I was in disbelief that those instructors didn't know better. Santa is dumb enough but not very religious. I suppose I could sneak by and swap the baby for some uncooked spaghetti noodles.

Comment by Peggy Henderson on November 30, 2011 at 8:32am: M*A*S*H Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

If you are in the Ft Wood area or have orders here--if you know anyone who is stationed here or has orders here, we welcome you to join us or pass on our welcome message. We are a fledgling organization. You may not be aware that Ft Wood is the home of the infamous "Free Day Away". This is reason enough to support an atheist presence in this area. MAAF is one or our sponsors!

Comment by Steph S. on November 12, 2011 at 11:51am: MY grandfather was a WWII vet.

Comment by Steph S. on November 12, 2011 at 11:51am

Comment by Jason Torpy on October 12, 2011 at 6:31pm: Big edition of Atheists in Foxholes News. Lots of updates with 9/11, DADT, Christopher Hitchens, and Dustin Chalkers petition half way to the 5000 signatures it needs to go to the President.

http://blog.militaryatheists.org/2011/10/atheists-in-foxholes-news-...

Comment by Jason Torpy on September 25, 2011 at 3:22pm: I'll be speaking at

Washington Area Skeptical Humanists (wash.org) near DC on Oct 1st.

Harvard Humanist Chaplaincy October 2nd.

Harvard Divinity School October 3rd.

Check out http://blog.militaryatheists.org/ for big updates including a re-write of an Army chaplain website and an apology from Arlington National Cemetery.

Comment by Nichelle Wrenn on September 21, 2011 at 1:01am: Must have changed a bit. No in the Air Force I have meet two atheists in my work section alone (and a guy in the Navy). I am out (as an atheist, lol) at work and that tends to draw some of the other atheists to me, if not 'out'. I have not caught any flack for it in my unit although I have not deployed (people my AFSC tend to to deploy one or two at a time).

Comment by Brick Johnson on September 13, 2011 at 11:45pm: Yeah I did 8 years in the AF and did not meet much atheists either. But yeah those "Christians" did know how to do it up out on the town (with the exception of the Sabath lol). Working in the civilian sector with the military definitely has a lot more atheists than when I was on active duty

Comment by MR. TURTLE on September 12, 2011 at 11:43am: Man, I did 8 years Navy, never met one Atheist... bunch of "christians" tho... boy did they cut up on the weekends and in foreign ports!

Comment by Doc on September 11, 2011 at 5:37pm: I just posted a couple political cartoons on A/N that are military and atheist related. Still getting used to using a social network site, so pardon my clumsiness. I don't know how to link them, here. They're under a discussion I started, called Atheist Cartoons from Bill Mutt. Only, my apologies to all, one is actually from Clyde Peterson. Thanks to Bill Mutt for letting me know it wasn't his, so I could give credit where due. Anyway, you'll guffaw and laugh when you see them.