Comments on: Resolution Time! http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time A Blog of Atheist Thought Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dw http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time/comment-page-1#comment-93176 dw Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-93176 In the video: The Media seem to be testing candidates religious credentials for office. I wonder if this means that the media is biased, or is merely kowtowing to religious factions which they believe are the main constituents of their audience. <br /> <br /> The suggested resolutions are of value. 1.I do not go about shouting my beliefs or values, but when the situation is appropriate I do not flinch about them.<br /> 2.I would like to join a local group. However, this city I am in seems overly religious in nature. The nearest person that I know certainly is an atheist is over 20 miles away. Not saying there are not others, but they are invisible. <br /> 3.I have worn clothing expressing my belief in evolution. To wear anything more provocative here might lead to me becoming a walking torch, instead of billboard.<br /> 4.Help build the secular constituency in my own political party. Wow, again, am I alone here in this burg?<br /> 5. Keep up with issues that affect me.<br /> Yes. I am doing this.<br /> 6.Become a super e activist. I try to do this.<br /> 7.Become a citizen lobbyist. Gee, I don't know. I had trouble with presentations in front of class.<br /> 8.write letters to the editor and call radio shows. I can write, I'll do that. Local radio is dead.<br /> 9.Give my time or money to groups that share my secular views. I gladly do that already.<br /> <br /> I hope I am not too tepid in my committment. <br /> In the video: The Media seem to be testing candidates religious credentials for office. I wonder if this means that the media is biased, or is merely kowtowing to religious factions which they believe are the main constituents of their audience.

The suggested resolutions are of value. 1.I do not go about shouting my beliefs or values, but when the situation is appropriate I do not flinch about them.
2.I would like to join a local group. However, this city I am in seems overly religious in nature. The nearest person that I know certainly is an atheist is over 20 miles away. Not saying there are not others, but they are invisible.
3.I have worn clothing expressing my belief in evolution. To wear anything more provocative here might lead to me becoming a walking torch, instead of billboard.
4.Help build the secular constituency in my own political party. Wow, again, am I alone here in this burg?
5. Keep up with issues that affect me.
Yes. I am doing this.
6.Become a super e activist. I try to do this.
7.Become a citizen lobbyist. Gee, I don’t know. I had trouble with presentations in front of class.
8.write letters to the editor and call radio shows. I can write, I’ll do that. Local radio is dead.
9.Give my time or money to groups that share my secular views. I gladly do that already.

I hope I am not too tepid in my committment.

]]> By: tarma http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time/comment-page-1#comment-93179 tarma Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-93179 I wonder why American Atheists is not a member of the Secular Coalition of America? I wonder why American Atheists is not a member of the Secular Coalition of America?

]]> By: dsilverman http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time/comment-page-1#comment-93180 dsilverman Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-93180 <p>Tarma, Many things to consider on that.  They ARE being considered.</p><br /> <p>DW, I ASSURE you, you are not along in your burb.  Everyone else is closeted.</p> Tarma, Many things to consider on that.  They ARE being considered.

DW, I ASSURE you, you are not along in your burb.  Everyone else is closeted.

]]> By: tarma http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time/comment-page-1#comment-93183 tarma Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-93183 Thanks, Dave. I'm sure there are pros and cons, but I just was wondering. It seems like it would be useful for AA to cooperate more frequently with other, like organizations. More productive and efficient for AA and for the other organizations, and it might make our voice more powerful. Thanks, Dave. I’m sure there are pros and cons, but I just was wondering. It seems like it would be useful for AA to cooperate more frequently with other, like organizations. More productive and efficient for AA and for the other organizations, and it might make our voice more powerful.

]]> By: http://atheists.org/blog/2008/12/30/resolution-time/comment-page-1#comment-93188 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-93188 <blockquote>I can start with these great blogs: The Friendly Atheist, Rant & Reason and The Wall of Separation. I will also check out FFRF's Church/State FAQ’s for a handy legal primer.</blockquote><br /> <br /> Bummer...<br /> <br /> A <strong>"well informed electorate"</strong> is the greatest thing that can happen for America...<br /> <br />

I can start with these great blogs: The Friendly Atheist, Rant & Reason and The Wall of Separation. I will also check out FFRF’s Church/State FAQ’s for a handy legal primer.

Bummer…

A “well informed electorate” is the greatest thing that can happen for America…

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