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Grassroots Activism
MilesTailsPrower Offline
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RE: Grassroots Activism
October 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm
(October 17, 2011 at 9:27 pm)AAAPrez Wrote:
(October 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm)MilesTailsPrower Wrote: Can't really do much at my age, and my little understanding of politics. Dodgy

Ah, but now that you know what you don't know, you know what to do about it!

What social issues turn your crank? What injustices in the world, caused by religious belief, are being perpetuated by public policies? Learn about them, go after them, oppose them, get involved with non-atheist groups that think the way you do! Talk to people! Rouse the rabble!!

Lol there's not much broad support in Kentucky for taking "Under God" out of the pledge. I just assume the position of not saying the "Under God", but that is just a waste of time. Do they assume that you have to believe in god to be patriotic, or does it just come with the package?

I'm pretty sure the Noah's Ark Park is going to fuck its own self so no worry there for me! Big Grin
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RE: Grassroots Activism
October 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm
(October 17, 2011 at 12:37 pm)AAAPrez Wrote: We have just wrapped up the Atheist Alliance America convention in Houston. We're talking Dawkins, Hitchens, and Shermer! You should have been there!!

Couldn’t have happened. There’s no way Rick Perry’s BFF Jesus would have allowed such an event in Texas.


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RE: Grassroots Activism
October 18, 2011 at 8:02 pm
(October 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm)MilesTailsPrower Wrote: I just assume the position of not saying the "Under God", but that is just a waste of time. Do they assume that you have to believe in god to be patriotic, or does it just come with the package?

George H. W. Bush Wrote:I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God.
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RE: Grassroots Activism
October 18, 2011 at 10:39 pm
(October 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm)MilesTailsPrower Wrote:
(October 17, 2011 at 9:27 pm)AAAPrez Wrote:
(October 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm)MilesTailsPrower Wrote: Can't really do much at my age, and my little understanding of politics. Dodgy

Ah, but now that you know what you don't know, you know what to do about it!

What social issues turn your crank? What injustices in the world, caused by religious belief, are being perpetuated by public policies? Learn about them, go after them, oppose them, get involved with non-atheist groups that think the way you do! Talk to people! Rouse the rabble!!

Lol there's not much broad support in Kentucky for taking "Under God" out of the pledge. I just assume the position of not saying the "Under God", but that is just a waste of time. Do they assume that you have to believe in god to be patriotic, or does it just come with the package?

I'm pretty sure the Noah's Ark Park is going to fuck its own self so no worry there for me! Big Grin

There is more going on in Kentucky than you realize. When Dawkins came through on his book tour earlier this month, 1,200 people showed up and he sold hundreds of his new book! Our Affiliate in Kentucky set up an "Ask an Atheist" booth at the State Fair. Hook up with those folks and make a joyous noise!!
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RE: Grassroots Activism
October 25, 2011 at 10:24 am
(October 18, 2011 at 7:24 am)aleialoura Wrote: Most times I feel unable to do anything helpful. I'm surrounded by theists. What can I do?

Do you own or have access to a shotgun & kevlar vest? Big Grin

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