Supporting Civil Rights for Atheists and the Separation of Church and State

February 2012

Noahs Flood -- Debate

The Question of Noah's Flood: A Debate

INTRODUCTION

by Frank R. Zindler

Ethics Without Gods

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin

by Frank R. Zindler

The Probing Mind, February 1985

One of the first questions Atheists are asked by true believers and doubters alike is, “If you don’t believe in God, there’s nothing to prevent you from committing crimes, is there? Without the fear of hell-fire and eternal damnation, you can do anything you like, can’t you?” Read more about Ethics Without Gods→

Atheism: Madalyn Murray O\\'Hair 1962 speech

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin / Tag: atheism

The Roots of Atheism

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin

Atheism has long, underground tentacles which reach deep into human history. This section of American Atheists Online uncovers them through the lives of many of our spokesmen and women and restores to you a sense of the precious heritage they fought to bequeath to our times. Read more about The Roots of Atheism→

Religion Tax Office Opened

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin

Religion Tax Office Opened

FLASHLINE

\RELIGION TAX\ OFFICE OPENS AS FRINGE GROUPS POISED TO DEMAND CASH

Web Posted: February 21, 2001

Founding Fathers

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin / Tag: Law

Founding Fathers

Introduction

In the debate over “culture war” issues and state-church separation taking place in America today, we frequently hear a number of assertions from religious groups, and those who advocate a greater role for religion in public affairs:

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History

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin / Tag: About

Our History

AMERICAN ATHEISTS is an educational organization dedicated to the complete and absolute separation of state and church. We accept and support the explanation of Thomas Jefferson that the first Amendment to the Constitution was designed to forge a "wall of separation" between government and religious movements. American atheists likewise affirms Jefferson's declaration that no one "shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever... " Read more about History→

Board of Directors

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin / Tag: About

Leadership

David P. Silverman, President

David P. Silverman, President Read more about Board of Directors→

History of Atheism

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin / Tag: atheism

by Madalyn Murray O’Hair

The following is the text of an address given by the founder of American Atheists at the Eighth Annual Convention of the American Rationalist Federation, on 25 August 1962, before the US Supreme Court had agreed to hear the case now known as Murray v Curlett. The speech was originally printed in The American Rationalist, Volume 17, Number 3, September/October 1962. Read more about History of Atheism→

Pledge of Allegiance - Dave's Letter

Date: 28-02-2012 /

Author: admin

Pledge of Allegiance

The following was released when the Pledge Decision was first handed down:

Editor,

I would like to take a moment to thank and congratulate the US Circuit Court of Appeals on their decision to restore the Pledge of Allegiance to its original glory. In negating the 1954 act which added the mandatory religious affirmation \Under God\, the Court returns the Pledge to its original meaning and intention – \One nation, indivisible\. Read more about Pledge of Allegiance - Dave's Letter→