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American Atheists

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Name: American Atheists

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 2 mins ago - 2 reports

Bibles in state parks debate heats up

Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Peter Vivenzio would not have suggested putting books entitled "Why I am an Atheist" and "The God Delusion" alongside the Holy Bible in state park cabins and lodges in Georgia.But he figures it is only fair to give other ... [Published Individual.com - 2 mins ago]

Entities: Nathan Deal, American Atheists, Holy Bible

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 2 reports

Wells Fargo & Company

Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated

Georgia HeadlinesGeorgia HeadlinesMore>>Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.Sheriff's ... [Published Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Nathan Deal, Atheism, Atlanta, Carjacking, Wells Fargo & Company

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 7 reports

Atheist Books Next To Bibles? Could Happen In Georgia’s State Parks

Georgia’s state parks are now allowing Bibles to be placed in rental cabins. An atheist group arguing for equal representation is now presenting a plan that would allow them to place books with atheist philosophies in those same cabins next to the Bibles. ... [Published WebProNews Feed - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Atheism, David Silverman, Religion, American Atheists, Nathan Deal

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

National Briefs for May 21

Ex-U.S. attorney said to retaliate in probeWASHINGTON The U.S. attorney in Arizona violated Justice Department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent who helped reveal the botched ... [Published Richmond Times Dispatch - May 21 2013]

Entities: Enda Kenny, National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Atheism

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Religion in America

(KCEN) -- Do you identify yourself with a religion?Because one of three Americans under 30 say they don't belong to one. That's according to the President of American Atheists.He says the atheist community is exploding, and is the fastest growing demographic ... [Published KCEN HD - May 21 2013]

Entities: Religion, Atheism, American Atheists, Killeen (United States)

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Nathan Deal

Man might sue Georgia over Bibles at lodges

6:12 AMATLANTA — A battle over Bibles is brewing in Georgia, where the governor said yesterday that the books should be allowed to be placed in the bedside-table drawers at state-owned vacation properties after an atheist’s objection led to their rem ... [Published Columbus Dispatch - May 16 2013]

Entities: Nathan Deal, American Atheists, Atlanta

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Court battle looms over Bibles in Georgia state park cabins

By David BeasleyATLANTA (Reuters) - A battle over Bibles is brewing in Georgia, where the governor said on Wednesday the books should be allowed to be placed in the bedside table drawers at state-owned vacation properties after an atheist's objection ... [Published 1440 WNFL - May 15 2013]

Entities: Nathan Deal, David Beasley, Religion

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Potpourri: May 13, 2013

WE hope Kanawha County schools learned a lesson from the stormy "slut-shaming" upheaval at George Washington High School. Outside church groups shouldn't be allowed to provide sex-hating fundamentalist speakers for school assemblies. Fliers given to teachers, ... [Published Charleston Gazette - May 13 2013]

Entities: Mississippi, American Atheists, Lisa Miller, Slut-Shaming, Gay

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Imposing a Christian meaning on 9/11

On September 11, 2001, religious terrorists murdered almost 3,000 people including Christians, atheists, Jews, Hindus, Muslims and many others from different faiths. In New York City, the Twin Towers were constructed with steel crossbeams, and after ... [Published National Post | Life » Holy Post - May 03 2013]

Entities: Brian Jordan, Religion, Atheism, American Atheists

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Atheist literature left in Orange County public high schools

Posted:Updated:Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:16 PM ESTORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) -Atheist literature was placed on tables for student to look at in eleven Orange County high schools on Thursday. This comes after a controversial free handout of bibles ... [Published MyFox Orlando - May 03 2013]

Entities: Atheism, Orange County, Freethought, Freedom From, American Atheists

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

READER SUBMITTED: Atheist Civil Rights Group To Protest Prayers At Middletown Town Hall

On Thursday, May 2, at noon, a National Day of Prayer gathering will be held in Middletown City Hall, attended by Mayor Daniel Drew. American Atheists, a national organization dedicated to the total separation of church and state, will be protesting. ... [Published Hartford Courant - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Atheism, Civil Rights, protest

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Straight To The Point: Is America slipping? (Part 2)

4/28/2013By John BlackmanLast week America was presented as the greatest nation since civilization. This week demonstrates that this powerful country is lowering its moral standards. The Obama administration did not initiate this decline in values. In ... [Published Barbados Advocate - Apr 28 2013]

Entities: Gay, Holy Bible, Lesbian, Homosexuality, Atheism

Quotes

"If people who do not believe in God feel that looking at a Bible is offensive, they have the right to have it removed from their lodges and not to read it at all" Spencer said

Bibles in state parks debate heats up [Published Individual.com - 2 mins ago]

He added he wasn't sure of the response from visitors, saying "If they want to put it there, I can't guarantee its safety."

Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated [Published Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA - 9 hours ago]

"In a state park cabin? That cabin is owned by me. It's owned by every Georgia citizen and tax payer" Ed Buckner said

Atheist group wants literature next to Bibles in GA state parks [Published 3 WRCB-TV - 11 hours ago]

...But their past President told 11 Alive he's not sure it could be done fairly enough. "How do you decide; are Wickens allowed to put their materials in, are the Muslims allowed to put in Korans, are the Scientologists allowed to put in their materials?" Buckner asked...

The man behind Georgia's latest Bible controversy [Published 11 Alive - May 21 2013]

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Bibles in state parks debate heats up [Published Individual.com - 2 mins ago]
Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated [Published Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA - 9 hours ago]
Atheist group wants literature next to Bibles i... [Published 3 WRCB-TV - 11 hours ago]
Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated [Published Anderson Independent-Mail - 12 hours ago]
Atheist Books Next To Bibles? Could Happen In G... [Published WebProNews Feed - 17 hours ago]
Gideon Never Imagined This! [Published Christian Post - 21 hours ago]
National Briefs for May 21 [Published Richmond Times Dispatch - May 21 2013]
Religion in America [Published KCEN HD - May 21 2013]
The man behind Georgia's latest Bible controversy [Published 11 Alive - May 21 2013]
Atheist group plans to send materials to Ga. parks [Published Access North GA - May 20 2013]
Atheists Accept Georgia Governor’s Kind Offer T... [Published Wonkette - May 20 2013]
Atheist Books To Be Placed Next To Bibles In Ge... [Published The Huffington Post \| Full News Feed - May 20 2013]
American Atheists Fight State of Georgia Over B... [Published Opposing Views - May 20 2013]
Losing Our Religion - Atheism Gains Popularity [Published KCEN HD - May 20 2013]
Man might sue Georgia over Bibles at lodges [Published Columbus Dispatch - May 16 2013]
Court battle looms over Bibles in Georgia state... [Published 1440 WNFL - May 15 2013]
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Imposing a Christian meaning on 9/11 [Published National Post \| Life » Holy Post - May 03 2013]
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Atheist literature left in Orange County public... [Published MyFox Orlando - May 03 2013]
National Day of Prayer observed, protested in M... [Published Middletown Press - May 03 2013]
READER SUBMITTED: Atheist Civil Rights Group To... [Published Hartford Courant - Apr 30 2013]
Straight To The Point: Is America slipping? (Pa... [Published Barbados Advocate - Apr 28 2013]
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Atheists Accept Georgia Governor’s Kind Offer T... [Published Wonkette - May 20 2013] It seems that someone in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which runs the state’s parks, decided that if Bibles are good enough for motel rooms, then sure, why not distribute them in the cabins in state parks, too? But then Ed Buckner, ...
Imposing a Christian meaning on 9/11 [Published National Post \| Life » Holy Post - May 03 2013] On September 11, 2001, religious terrorists murdered almost 3,000 people including Christians, atheists, Jews, Hindus, Muslims and many others from different faiths. In New York City, the Twin Towers were constructed with steel crossbeams, and after ...
American Atheists Wrestles With Its Cherished ‘... [Published God's Politics Blog - Apr 01 2013] For someone who was once dubbed “the most hated woman in America,” Madalyn Murray O’Hair is getting a lot of love in this city she once called home. Ten years after her mysterious disappearance in August 1995, the legacy of activist Madalyn Murray ...
Judge Throws Out Atheist Lawsuit over World Tra... [Published Breitbart Feed - Mar 30 2013] A U.S. District judge has thrown out a lawsuit, brought by an atheist group that hoped to prevent the display of a cross-shaped steel beam found in the rubble at the site of the World Trade Center. The Associated Press reports that Judge Deborah ...
Atheists Lose: Judge Says WTC Cross Can Be At 9... [Published Gothamist - Mar 30 2013] It's been awhile since we heard an update about the lawsuit atheists filed against the 9/11 Memorial and Museum over the establishment's decision to include the so-called "9/11 cross." But yesterday, a Manhattan judge tossed out the lawsuit by ...

Audio/Video

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Atheist Leader and Hannity Clash Over Christmas [Published The Young Turks - YouTube - Dec 22 2012]
Merry Christmas to All, Except Those Who Are Of... [Published FOX Business - Video - Dec 12 2012]
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Secular Groups Join Worldwide Protests Against ... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Apr 18 2013]