American Atheist National Convention

[Maffis]

Anyone going to the convention in Cincinnati next week? I don't live too far away so I figured I might as well. General admission is closed but I'm thinking of going to the God Awful Movies podcast and the charity event on Sunday. Maybe the game night Thursday.

[Shell B]

Too far for me. I'm not sure I'd have an interest anyway. I haven't really gone to anything atheism related.

[AFTT47]

American Atheists has been a controversial group in the atheist community. One of the biggest sore points was former head Ellen Johnson insistence on capitalizing the word. "atheist," which would imply we are a homogenized group which we are not.

That said, this group has been very action-oriented. They have stood up and taken action when other atheist groups have demurred. They are not afraid of controversy or confrontation.

I have never been a member of this group. I generally favor a less adversarial approach because of our minority status. If it's us against theists in the USA, we lose in a numerical battle. I'd rather make a truce with non-dogmatic, liberal theists. AA is very confrontational which sometimes is necessary, sometimes counter-productive.

I guess me and American Atheists are like the way Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were: Friendemies.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

The convention will be less than an hour drive from the Ark Encounter. I hope Ham has extras security that weekend.

[Brian37]

I'd go if it were close enough. I simply hate driving and flying. I did get to go to the 07 convention in DC, got to meet all 4 of the horsemen.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Amtrak to Cinncy.