Ask an atheist
Members of the Secular Student Alliance Van Tran, Daniel Schuhmacher, Nicholas Hurt, Nicholas Kogovosek, and Ron Swanson hold up signs at their annual “Ask an Atheist” even.
September 29, 2016
“Although [atheists] don’t believe in a religious force or deity, we are still considered people,” said Vivian Tran, the communications chair of UA’s Secular Student Alliance.
The organization is hosting its annual “Ask an Atheist” event this week outside the Student Union to eradicate the negative stigma they say surrounds the word “atheist.”
“Everyone should be valued regardless of their beliefs,” Tran said. The event continues today from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Those interested in getting involved can attend the group’s weekly meetings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Schrank Hall North room 352. The association also hosts political and philosophical debates and community service projects.
“We try to show that just because you don’t have something organized, you can do something good just for the sake of doing good,” said Tran.
Also making an appearance on campus this week were the Christian proselytizers who come to campus every year.
Sean • Jan 20, 2020 at 5:08 AM
Hi guys,
I know….I know….nothing bores an atheist like another like minded atheist (polite laugh). Wheres the fun in that right? I’ll keep it brief. Thanks guys.
We hear it all the time dont we? “Atheism is a religion too!” What a load of s..t! Lol There are no doctrines, creeds, rules, regulations, guidelines, or even silly songs (though I’d love to hear a silly atheist song someday lol) No…not a religion. In fact, if all of the world’s religions were channels on a television, then “Atheism” would not be on that list. It would be the “off” button. We dont make an affirmative claim! We don’t say, “There is absolutely no “God”. We instead say that, “we reject the unfalsifiable proposition because it is impotent, and thus we reject the evidence on offer.
Proud of you.
Best wishes,
Sean R. Pick
P.S. The late great Christopher Hitchens once said, “I have many friends who are theists. And when they say to me, and they sometimes do say to me, ‘Christopher I’ll pray for you’ I take it for what it is; a kind, warm hearted gesture. But very often I get it as a sort of a parting jab if you like, and my response is always equal to the occasion. “I’ll pray for you Christopher”….Yes sir, and I’ll think for you! Those who want respect; give respect. And those who dont can take it on the chin!” GOTTA LOVE HITCH. RIP