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Over the last few months, Mormonism has received a great deal of attention and positive press.  I recently suggested to Dave that the time was ideal for American Atheists to remind the public of the fact that Mormonism has a checkered history on racial issues.  Those who were members or missionaries for the church in decades like the 60's and 70's were espousing the morality of a religion that directly biased against black people by refusing to allow them to be part of the Mormon priesthood until 1978.   Read more about A Statement from Todd Stiefel→

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by Ed Buckner

Paul Kurtz was an incredible man: brilliant, creative, and energetic well into his declining years. He accomplished far more than any ordinary man (see obituaries in the New York Times(easily his favorite newspaper) Read more about Paul Kurtz (1925–2012 CE)→

images.jpegPaul Kurtz, the father of modern secular humanism, the founder of the Center for Inquiry, of the Council for Secular Humanism and many other important organizations, author of many key books, a highly honored philosopher and professor emeritus at the University of Buffalo, the creator of Free Inquiry, a good friend and great ma Read more about In Memory of Paul Kurtz→

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American Atheists welcomes artists from all over the world to apply! Artists are invited to bring one-of-a-kind original artwork to display and auction at the 50th Anniversary American Atheists National Convention in Austin, Texas, March 28-31. Read more about 1st Annual American Atheists Art Show and Silent Auction→