Friday, May 24, 2013

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Joy of Sects Video

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Grant Steves gives us an informative presentation on religion.
 
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Day of Reason 2009

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Minnesota Atheists strongly value the separation of church and state. To remind our government of who they represent, we make our collective voices heard in the State Capitol while our fellow citizens observe the National Day of Prayer. Every voice counts. If you can take a long lunch break, or have the free time, we would appreciate making your presence known with us. You'll be hearing from the leadership of Minnesota Atheists, as well as from our members. Prepare to be moved by famous speeches you may have heard before, and listen for original orations on separation and the rights of atheists.

This year, we will be featuring speakers from other organizations which support the separation of church and state in an effort to show why that concept is so important for everyone, atheists and the religious alike.

Come be a part of history and make your voice heard.

For information about the event, you can contact info@mnatheists.org or call 612-284-4495.

Location
Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155

When
Thursday, May 7 at Noon at the Rotunda.
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Celebration of David Irwin's Life & Legacy

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The Quatrefoil Library will honor its co-founder at a party at the Library on May 16, 2009, 6-9pm. Help to continue a dream come true along with his co-founder, Dick Hewetson. There will be wine, hors d'oeuvers, and music by a jazz trio.

David was a book collector, who, along with Dick Hewetson, had a vision of opening a GLBT Library for our community.  His tireless efforts have succeeded and the Quatrefoil is open and doing business with more material than ever before!

David was a founding and Life Member of Minnesota Atheists as well as a truly inspiring person.

Quatrefoil Library
1619 Dayton Ave.
St Paul MN 55104

To help continue David's lasting legacy, contributions to the new Irwin Fund, supporting the Library, are appreciated.

 

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Can you be moral without heaven and hell?

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By Bjorn Watland
 
Do people behave better the older they get, because they fear "Judgement Day?"  Are the problems of our economy due to actions made by people who believe there is no heaven or hell?  David Lebedoff seems to think so in his opinion piece at the Star Tribune.
 
The reaction from Minnesota Atheists should not be surprising.  Of course I think that people can and do behave well, regardless of whether they fear a punishment prescribed by theology.  In fact, I think it is more noble to act irregardless of such demands and to make choices based on principle rather than dogma.
 
I reject the claim that most of the decisions which have been made about our economy have been made by people who do not believe in a heaven or hell based on polling which indicate that atheists and people who do not believe in heaven or hell are in a minority status in this country.  Our government is a secular government, but we are a diverse nation, full of decision makers who are believers and non believers.
 
Our current economic situation needs level headed, rational thinking, and not attempts to associate George Orwellian thinking to blame those who choose to reason in the natural world with all of its problems without regard to a supernatural concept of eternal punishment or reward.
 
As an atheist, I am offended by Mr. Lebedoff's claim and could counter that, using his reasoning, we should fear any attempts to accelerate tensions in Israel in order to bring about the Apocalypse.  Apocalyptic thinking could be blamed for ignoring the current economic crisis, as well as impending environmental problems for our planet, because it is all a part of the End Times.
 
If you find Mr. Lebedoff's claim compelling, consider what doors his theory opens.  What a waste of resources to sling mud over each other's views on theology when what is called for is cool headed reasoning.  Minnesota Atheists and those who do not believe in eternal punishment or reward will not stand to be discriminated against so broadly for the world's troubles.
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