Yes, you read it right: the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed Resolution 847, known as the “Christmas Bill,” intended to support and acknowledge that small and oppressed group known as Christians. Co-sponsored by Minnesota Congressperson Michelle Bachmann, the bill Read more
After learning about the harassment endured by atheist soldiers in Iraq who attempted to start a group, the North Alabama Freethought Association decided to start a program intended to show support for their efforts. To find out more and learn Read more
On Wednesday, March 29, “Midmorning” on Minnesota Public Radio, 91.1 FM, presented an interview and dialogue between Minnesota Atheists public relations representative August Berkshire and Northwestern College professor Ronn Johnson. A lively and thoughtful exchange, including calls from listeners, gave the Read more
President George W. Bush said the following in an interview with German newspaper BILD: “The President’s job is never to promote a religion. The great thing about America—and Germany, for that matter—is that you should be able to worship freely. Read more
The University of Minnesota’s newspaper, The Minnesota Daily, recently released a survey of the religious beliefs of U of M students. 7.5% of those surveyed responded that they were atheists and 14.9% said they were agnostics. This in spite of Read more