American Atheists
American Atheists is an organization in the United States that promotes atheism and encourages atheists to be open about their lack of belief in God. It is currently headed by David Silverman.
In March 2012, American Atheists started a campaign to encourage atheists in the Jewish and Muslim communities to be open about their lack of belief.[1]
As of December 2012, the Public Relations Director of American Atheists is Teresa MacBain, a former Methodist Pastor who dramatically came out at the American Atheist Convention in March 2012.[2]
In July 2013 American Atheists created a stir by erecting a granite bench with quotes from Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the founder of American Atheists. This was done as a counterpoint to a monument with the Ten Commandments at the same site outside a courthouse. The group plans to build more atheist monuments if more religious monuments are erected in public spaces. [3]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- American Atheists, official website
[edit] Footnotes
- ↑ Why American Atheists is advertising to Jews and Muslims, Dave Silverman, the Guardian's Comment is Free, 18 March 2012
- ↑ Teresa MacBain - Public Relations Director, American Atheists
- ↑ Atheists unveil monument in Florida and promise to build 50 moreAtheists unveil Fla monument near Ten Commandments