http://www.atheists.org/pr.rss http://www.atheists.org/pr.rss A Servics of American Atheists en-us atheists.org - 1 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Kagin_Named_American_Atheists_National_Legal_Director Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 2 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Wingrove_Named_Capitol_Hill_Representative_for_American_Atheists Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 3 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/As_Riots_Continue%2C_Islamic_World_Must_Put_its_Own_House_in_Order_Before_Blasting_%26%238220%3BInsulting%26%238 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 4 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Alito_Should_Clarify_Remarks_Made_in_Thank-You_Note_to_Televangelist Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 5 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/House_Bill_to_Cut_First_Amendment_Litigation_Fees_is_%26%238220%3BGreen_Light%26%238221%3B_for_Abuse_Says_Atheis Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 6 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Study_of_%26%238220%3BMost_Distrusted_Minority%26%238221%3B_Underscores_Need_for_Gov%26%238217%3Bt_To_Stop_Promoting_R Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 7 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Afghanistan_Conversion_Flap_Evidence_of_Bankrupt_U.S._Foreign_Policy_Against_Religious_Extremism Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 8 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Katie_Couric_Repeats_%26%238220%3BNo_Atheists_In_Foxholes%26%238221%3B_Canard%3A_Watchdog_Group_Calls_for_NBC_Apol Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 9 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_File_Suit_Against_Municipal_Subsidies_for_Church_%26%238220%3BFacade_Improvement%26%238221%3B Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 10 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheist_Group_Calls_for_Apologies_Following_%26%238220%3BInsults%26%238221%3B_by_Charlie_Sheen%2C_Katie_Couric Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 11 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/May_4_National_Day_of_Prayer_is_%26%238220%3BScoundrel_Time%26%238221%3B_for_Preachers%2C_Nervous_Politicians Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 12 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Move_to_Include_Christian_%26%238220%3BMiracle_Debris%26%238221%3B_Cross_at_WTC_Memorial_Invites_Litigation Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 13 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Call_for_Open_Discussion%2C_%26%238220%3BFree_Market_of_Ideas%26%238221%3B_Over_Da_Vinci_Code_Flap Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 14 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/NPR_Broadcast_Slurs_Atheists%2C_Remark_Then_Missing_from_Web_Site_Transcript_%26%238211%3B_Group_Calls_for_A Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 15 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Happy_06%2F06%2F06_%26%238211%3B_Devils_and_Apocalypse_and_Hexakosioihexikotahexaphobia%2C_Oh_My%21_For_Atheists_a Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 16 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Challenge_Alaska_Bill_Exempting%2C_Expanding_Religion-Owned_Properties_From_Tax Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 18 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Hail_Verdict_in_Oklahoma_Trial_Unanimous_%26%238220%3BNOT_GUILTY%26%238221%3B_In_Smaklowski_Case Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 19 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Supreme_Court_Stay_on_Removal_of_Cross_%26%238211%3B_Special_Treatment_When_Religion_Involved%3F Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 23 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Republican_Push_for_Religion_Litigation_Act_Penalizes_Efforts_to_Preserve_Separation Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 24 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Apology_Needed_as_National_Guard_General_Blasts_%26%238220%3BAgnostics%2C_Atheists%2C_Bigots%26%238221%3B_During_NAA Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 26 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_file_suit_in_Oklahoma_%26%238220%3Bprayer_bullying%26%238221%3B_case Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 54 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Campaign_Ad_Filmed_in_Church_Divisive%2C_%26%238220%3BCrosses_the_Line%26%238221%3B Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 96 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_mourns_the_death_of_Philip_Kevin_Paulson Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 103 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/It%26%238217%3Bs_Not_Just_%26%238220%3BChristmas%26%238221%3B_%26%238211%3B_Winter_Solstice_Celebrations_a_Growing_Tradition Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 108 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Violent_Christian_Video_Game_Promotes_Religious_Bigotry%2C_Intolerance Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 119 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/No_More_Government_Sponsored_Prayer_Rallies_%26%238211%3B_Settlement_Finalized_in_Jacksonville%2C_FL_Case Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 120 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/History_Channel_Program_on_%26%238220%3BGodless%26%238221%3B_Dark_Ages_Historically_Inaccurate%2C_Insults_Atheists Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 123 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Federal_Court%3A_Starke%2C_Fla._Violated_Federal%2C_State_Constitutions_By_Displaying_Christian_Cross Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 125 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Warn_Proposed_U.N._Ban_on_%26%238220%3BDefaming%26%238221%3B_Religion_Threat_to_Free_Speech%2C_Church-Sta Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 129 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Endorse_%26%238220%3BRally_For_Reason%26%238221%3B_%26%238211%3B_Monday%2C_May_28%2C_2007 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 131 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Statement_From_American_Atheists_Concerning_the_Death_of_Rev._Jerry_Falwell Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 133 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheist_Group_Cautions_U.S._Civil_Rights_Commission_on_Voucher_Schemes%2C_Defends_Ban_on_Public_Fundin Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 135 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/High_Court_Ruling_on_Faith-Based_Initiative_Avoided_First_Amendment_Issue%2C_%26%238220%3BNot_The_End_in_Dis Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 138 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Governor_Riley%26%238217%3Bs_Call_For_Citizens_to_Pray_For_Rain_a_Waste_of_Time_And_Money%2C_Declare_Alabama Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 146 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Warn%3A_Bush_Plan_to_Further_Militarize_Middle_East_Fuels_Religious_Terrorism Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 148 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Emmy_Awards_Cave_to_Religion_Police_%26%238211%3B_Public_Deserves_to_Hear_Full_Text_of_Griffin_Monologue Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 150 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Support_Student_Protest_of_%26%238220%3BGod_Pledge%26%238221%3B Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 151 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Praise_High_Court_Rulings_Protecting_State-Church_Separation Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 155 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Columnist_Smears_Atheists%2C_Ties_Violence_to_Decline_of_Religion_and_Lack_of_Faith Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 168 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Papal_Encyclical_Smears_Atheists%2C_Secularism_and_Distorts_History Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 170 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/You%26%238217%3Bre_No_John_Kennedy%2C_Mr._Romney_%26%238211%3B_Presidential_Hopeful_Fails_to_Court_America%26%238217%3Bs Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 171 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/%26%238217%3BTis_The_Season%2C_Even_for_the_Godless_%26%238211%3B_Many_Atheists_and_Other_Nonbelievers_Celebrate_W Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 176 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheist_Group_Claims_Victory_%26%238211%3B_County_Board_Votes_to_End_Special_Salary_Tax_Exemption_for_Mini Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 184 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Hail_Findings_of_Pew_Survey_of_American_Religious_Landscape Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 188 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/George_Carlin_Dead_At_71_%26%238211%3B_Comedian%2C_Critic%2C_Atheist Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 189 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheist_Civil_Rights_Group_Blasts_Obama_Support_for_Bush_Faith-Based_Scheme Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 atheists.org - 203 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Ed_Buckner_named_new_President_of_American_Atheists Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:35:05 -0500 The Board has named Dr. Ed Buckner as President, effective immediately atheists.org - 205 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/What_Do_Atheists_Do_This_Season%3F__CELEBRATE Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:09:29 -0500 So, what do Atheists -- and others in the growing segment of Secular, non-religious Americans -- do at this time of year?  Ed Buckner, President of American Atheists, says that this is the season for celebration, and that all should rejoice and revel in this time of year. atheists.org - 216 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/New_Affiliate_-_Central_Susquehanna_Valley_PA Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:25:43 -0500 American Atheists welcomes Central Susquehanna Valley Meetup atheists.org - 217 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists%3A_Pray_Don%E2%80%99t%2C_Mr._President-Elect Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:05:36 -0500 American Atheists wish we could be treated as the first class citizens we assuredly are. atheists.org - 224 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Legal_Philosophy_Announced Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:02:31 -0500 We are hereby releasing an excellent summary of our legal philosophy, written by Mr. Kagin, on our website for all those who urge us to engage in—or to avoid—legal fights.” atheists.org - 215 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/California_Solstice_Party_this_Weekend Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:39:32 -0500 Our 2008 Winter Solstice Party is this Saturday, and it promises to be our biggest and best yet. atheists.org - 232 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_in_Cancer_Drive Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:44:11 -0500 Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH) have formed a team for the American Cancer Society’s "Relay for life.” atheists.org - 225 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/New_California_State_Director_Announced Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:12:27 -0500 American Atheists is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Doss as the new director for California. atheists.org - 236 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Obama_Asked_to_Turn_Down_Boy_Scouts_of_America_ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:51:08 -0500 The American Humanist Association, in conjunction with 18 other nontheistic (atheist and agnostic) organizations, sent a letter today to President-Elect Barack Obama urging him to decline the title and role of honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. atheists.org - 238 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Thank%2C_Congratulate_Obama Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:52:48 -0500 Americans throughout the nation's history have included millions of Atheists and others who could be labeled as "non-believers" atheists.org - 261 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Buckner_to_Speak_in_GA Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:47:19 -0500 ED BUCKNER, President of American Atheists will speak to the Campus Freethinkers of George Tech in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 3, 2009.  The meeting begins at 7:30 PM in IC 103.  atheists.org - 268 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_HAIL_STUDY_FINDING_RECORD_NUMBERS_OF_NONBELIEVERS_IN_US Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:18:53 -0400 An Atheist civil rights and advocacy group today hailed the findings of a national survey indicated that more Americans have "no religion." atheists.org - 273 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_URGE_OBAMA_TO_CONDEMN_UN_ANTI-BLASPHEMY_SCHEME%2C_ENGAGE_MODERATES_IN_MIDDLE_EAST Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:16:10 -0400 An Atheist public policy group today urged President Obama to speak out against a non-binding United Nations resolution penalizing "defamation of religion" and to encourage moderate Islamic societies to guarantee freedom of conscience and expression. atheists.org - 275 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Pastor_Harry_and_Herb_Silverman_at_AA-Convention Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:20:44 -0400 "PASTOR HARRY" & HERBSILVERMAN  JOIN ROSTER FOR AMERICAN ATHEIST CONVENTION atheists.org - 276 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Buckner_to_speak_at_NYC Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:46:32 -0400   BUCKNER SPEAKS TO NEW YORK CITY ATHEISTS MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009   atheists.org - 277 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Silverman_on_Sirius Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:49:00 -0400 Tune in the popular "Me & Vinnie Show" on Sirius108/XM 39 beginning at 7:00 AM Eastern Time. atheists.org - 292 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Demand_Global_Response_to_Violence_Against_Women Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:19:09 -0400 An Atheist public policy group is urging President Obama and other world leaders to increase support for gender empowerment, women's rights, and the building of secular, civil society institutions. atheists.org - 293 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Kagin_V_Rankin_--_Was_the_US_established_as_a_Christian_Nation%3F Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:23:35 -0400 Monday, April 27, 2009 ~ University of Southern Maine atheists.org - 294 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Silverman_on_Answers_in_Atheism Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:07:35 -0400 You can listen in by visiting http://www.answersinatheism.net at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, April 19, 2009. atheists.org - 302 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Hail_Florida_Decision_Protecting_Third_Graders_From_Religious_Proselytizing Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:27:01 -0400 An Atheist state-church separation group today heralded a decision by a Federal Judge that struck down a move by a Florida grade school to include an overtly religious song in an end-of-year assembly. atheists.org - 321 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Obama_Praised_for_Downplay_of_Prayer_Day_Decree Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:12:13 -0400 Amidst reports that the White House will not hold a special ceremony when President Obama declares the National Day of Prayer on Wednesday, an Atheist public policy group is still calling the holiday an unconstitutional promotion of religion. atheists.org - 339 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Congress_Urged_To_End_Voucher_Experiment Wed, 13 May 2009 21:31:07 -0400 American Atheists said today that a Washington, DC voucher program established under the last Bush administration for a five-year experimental period should be ended. atheists.org - 343 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_Names_New_Leaders Thu, 14 May 2009 14:52:19 -0400 (May 13, 2009) - Dave Silverman and Kathleen Johnson are named as Vice Presidents for the organization. atheists.org - 356 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Cite_Pattern_of_Proselytizing_in_Military Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:11:24 -0400 (May 22, 2009) - An Atheist public policy group today called upon the U.S. Congress to be more pro-active in monitoring what it described as a "pattern of proselytizing" within the military. atheists.org - 364 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Athests_Cautiously_Optimistic_Over_Sotomayor Tue, 26 May 2009 23:04:13 -0400 (May 26, 2009) - An Atheist church-state separation group hailed President Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for a position on the Supreme Court of the United States. atheists.org - 368 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_and_Prop._8_in_California Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:10:49 -0400 (May 28, 2009) - An Atheist public policy group said today that Californians need to keepa careful eye on future ballot initiatives following the California Supreme Court's upholding of Proposition 8. atheists.org - 403 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Oppose_Resolution_for_More_Religion_at_DC_Visiutor_Center Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:16:27 -0400 (June 28, 2009) - An Atheist public policy group today urged Congress to reject a House Resolution that would use more tax money to display religious mottos in the new Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) in Washington, DC. atheists.org - 413 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Intellectual_Baknruptcy_in_Oklahoma Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:20:38 -0400 GOP resolut8ion blames recession on gays, secdularism, "debauchery." atheists.org - 422 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Two_groups_join_American_Atheists_Affiliation_Program Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:44:39 -0400 (July 6, 2009)Beltway Atheists (Washington, DC) and Siouxland Aheists are new affiliates! atheists.org - 441 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_warn_of_Ralph_Reed%5C%27s_new_group Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:36:55 -0400 (July 14, 2009) - American Atheists challenges Reed's claim that his new group will be more "inclusive" and fair. atheists.org - 457 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Jihadists_Meet_in_Chicago%3B_Atheists_Urge_%5C%27Measured_Response%2C%5C%27_Muslim_Moderates_to_Speak_Out Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:04:54 -0400 (July 20, 2009) - An atheist public policy group today urged secularists and religiousgroups alike -- including moderate Muslims -- to speak out against the violent and authoritarian agenda voiced by extremists meeting Sunday in Chicago. atheists.org - 1605 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/REPORT%3A_25%25_-_50%25_of_Catholic_Priests_Gay%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:22:56 -0500 (July 29, 2010) - An Atheist advocacy group today called upon Roman Catholic priests who are gay to resign from the church and reject the Vatican's repressive teachings on homosexuality--and much else. atheists.org - 511 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/AS_CONFIRMATION_VOTE_LOOMS%2C_OBAMA_PICK_FOR_SEC._OF_ARMY_NEEDS_TO_CLARIFY_POSITION_ON_FIRST_AMENDMENT Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:18:52 -0400 (August 3, 2009) - An Atheist public policy group said today that despite "smooth sailing" during his confirmation hearings, Rep. John M. McHugh -- President Obama's nominee for the next Secretary of the Army -- still needs to clarify his position regarding the role of sectarian religion in military ranks. atheists.org - 583 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/%5C%22SPACE_MISSIONARY%5C%22_MEMENTO_IS_INAPPROPRIATE_CARGO_ON_LATEST_SPACE_SHUTTLE_FLIGHT%2C_SAY_ATHEISTS Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:21:23 -0500 (August 28, 2009) - NASA is violating the separation of church and state by permitting a "space missionary" memento on the latest Discovery Space Shuttle Mission. atheists.org - 593 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/AJC_offers_congrats%2C_support__in_our_Kentucky_lawsuit Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:20:55 -0500 (August 31, 2009) - The American Jewish Congress will support American Atheists if the Commonwealth of Kentucky appeals the Homeland Security "god plaque" decision. atheists.org - 616 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Kentucky_appeals_decision_in_Homeland_Security_case Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:20:30 -0500 (September 6, 2009) - Kagin: State wasting taxpayer money atheists.org - 726 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_oppose_faith-healing_in_health_bill Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:20:04 -0500 (October 7, 2009) Should taxpayers subsidize public re-imbursements for faith-healing? atheists.org - 793 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_concerned_over_UN_ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:22:15 -0500 (November 3, 2009) -- Does a proposed blasphemy resolution threaten civil liberties? atheists.org - 796 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists%3A_Did_Robobcall_Bishop_Violate_IRS_Regs%3F Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:59:59 -0500 (November 5, 2009) --IRS needs to probe electioneering by head of Brooklyn Diocese. atheists.org - 807 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Thank_you%2C_Mr._President%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:59:21 -0500 (November 7, 2009) - President Obama recognizes the participation of nonbelievers and others in the armed forces. atheists.org - 1581 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Edwin_Hensley_Named_to_Replace_Edwin_Kagin_as_Kentucky_Director Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:25:08 -0500 (July 18, 2010) - Edwin F. Kagin, who was the first State Director for Kentucky for American Atheists and served for many years, is stepping aside from that role. atheists.org - 903 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/War_on_Solstice%3F__Celebrate%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:58:50 -0500 (December 5, 2009) -- 'Tis the season for an alternative to "Christmas." atheists.org - 965 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Show_your_support_for_Atheist_City_Councilman_Cecil_Bothwell%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:58:10 -0500 (December 17, 2009)-- Opponents of newly-elected Asheville, N.C. Council member Cecil Bothwell are trying to deny his government position simply because he is an Atheist atheists.org - 1650 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/_ATHEISTS%3A_NO_STATE_AID_FOR_ISLAMIC_MOSQUE_and_SOCIAL_CENTER%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:20:55 -0500 Patterson Scheme for Land, Other Aid to Build Relocated "Ground Zero" Mosque Violates First Amendment atheists.org - 1041 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Pastor_Robertson_blames_Haitians_for_calamity Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:57:39 -0500 (January 15, 2010) -- The prominent religious right televangelist claims that Haiti made a 'pact with Satan." atheists.org - 1053 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists%3A_Recall_military_rifle_sights_with_Bible_quotes Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:57:04 -0500 (January 18, 2010) -- A company supplying rifle sights to the US military has no business including bible citations on this important equipment. atheists.org - 1086 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_seek_naming_rights_for_stadium Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:21:16 -0500 (February 1, 2010) - Will Atheists have equal access for publicity? atheists.org - 1097 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Orwellian_call_to_criminalize_homosexuality_--_in_America%21_--_Denounced_By_Atheists Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:20:34 -0500 (February 4, 2010) - A spokesperson for the American Famiiy Association has a disturbing "final solution" for gay and lesbian citozens! atheists.org - 1124 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/_ANOTHER_STUDY_CONFIRMS_--_ATHEISTS_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:19:55 -0500 (February 13, 2010) - The old canard that people who do not believe in a "Supreme Being" are untrustworthy, without morals, and unethical has received yet another rebuke. atheists.org - 1343 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/%5C%22Texans_for_Truthful_Textbooks%5C%22_Rally_Sunday%2C_May_16m_2010 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:11:01 -0500 A mass rally has been called to protest textbook guideline changes. Jefferson is out, John Calvin and religion are in... atheists.org - 1174 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Texas_ballot_prop_to_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:19:24 -0500 (March 3, 2010) -- Should government tell citizens to pray and believe in a deity? atheists.org - 1278 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_URGE_OBAMA_TO_CHOOSE_A_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:18:57 -0500 (April 13, 2010) - An Atheist public policy group today urged President Obama to choose his nominee for the Supreme Court based on a strong commitment to the First Amendment and the "strict separation of church and state." atheists.org - 1299 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_HAIL_DECISION_--_NONBELIEVERS_CANNOT_BE_SENTENCED_TO_FAITH-BASED_REHAB_PROGRAMS_AS_PAROLE_C Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:17:50 -0500 (April 20, 2010) Court rules that government cannot compel a citizen to participate in faith-based programs. atheists.org - 1326 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_--_HIGH_COURT_ERODES_SEPARATION_IN_5-4_RULING_ON_MOJAVE_CHRISTIAN_CROSS_CASE Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:11:37 -0500 (April 29, 2010) - Atheists speak out against the latest SCOTUS ruling. atheists.org - 1348 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/__PALIN_WANTS_BIBLE_AS_BASIS_FOR_US_LAW Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:10:32 -0500 May 8, 2010) - ATHEISTS: "No, Ms. Palin, America is not and should not be a theocracy!" atheists.org - 1445 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/VATICAN_PLAN_TO_DEBATE_ATHEISTS______IGNORES_LEADING_CRITICS Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:10:04 -0500 Major spokespersons for Atheism, including Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens are being excluded from planned Vatican degaters. atheists.org - 1476 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/_ATHEISTS_CALL_FOR_SUPPORT_OF_NEW_COMEDY_CENTRAL_SHOW_ON_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:09:02 -0500 (June 15, 2010) -- Religious Right Coalition Trying to Deny Americans The Freedom to Choose.. atheists.org - 1497 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/LAWMAKERS_IMPROPERLY_INTERVENING_IN_KENTUCKY_HOMELAND_SECURITY_LAWSUIT%3F_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:08:24 -0500 (June 22, 2010) - Ten Commandments Judge Roy Moore Seeks Role atheists.org - 1522 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEIST_GROUP_DENOUNCES_OIL_SPILL_PRAYER-FEST Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:07:44 -0500 (June 28, 2010) - "At best, a throwback to primitivism -- at worst, unconstitutional political posturing and manipulation..." atheists.org - 1550 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_URGE_IRAN%3A_END_STONING%2C_FREE_WOMAN_ACCUSED_OF_ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:25:58 -0500 (July 7, 2010) -- American Atheists joined the call today in urging Iranian officials to end their policy of stoning to death for religion-based offenses, and urged the immediate freedom of a 43-year old Iranian mother who could be executed at any moment. atheists.org - 1554 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/COLUMNIST_AT_CONSERVATIVE_WEB_SITE_DEFENDS_VANDALISM_OF_ATHEIST_BILLBOARD Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:24:01 -0500 (July 10, 2010) - "What if Atheists Defaced a Christian Billboard?" atheists.org - 1689 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/__ATHEISTS_ON_CHURCH_BONFIRE_TO_BURN_QU%E2%80%99RAN%3A_BOOKS_ARE_FOR_READING%2C_NOT_BURNING Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:13:52 -0500 (August 23, 2010) - Group Issues Short Recommended List For Readers atheists.org - 1760 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Dave_Silverman_is_new_President_of_American_Atheists Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:02:23 -0500 (September 17, 2010) -- Replaces outgoing President Ed Buckner. Ed has been elected to the Board of Directors of American Atheists. atheists.org - 1801 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_hail_Pew_Forum_study_on_religious_knowledge Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:01:32 -0500 (September 29, 2010) - When it comes to the topic of religion, Atheists know more than their believing counterparts. Surpsied? atheists.org - 1929 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_unveil_billboard_campaign_for_%5C%22Christmas%5C%22_season Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:54:14 -0400 (November 5th, 2010) - You KNOW it's all mythology, right? So, we're spreading the word. atheists.org - 1942 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_CHALLENGE_%E2%80%98%E2%80%99MYTH_OF_CHRISTMAS%5C%27%E2%80%99_WITH_GIANT_BILLBOARD_AT_LINCOLN_TUNNEL Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:38:15 -0500 (November 7th, 2010) - An atheist group intends to get an early start on the holiday season with plans to erect a huge billboard near the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City inviting people to examine their beliefs about Christmas. atheists.org - 1943 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/_ATHEISTS_CHALLENGE_%E2%80%98%E2%80%99MYTH_OF_CHRISTMAS%5C%27%E2%80%99_WITH_GIANT_BILLBOARD_AT_LINCOLN_TUNNEL Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:44:13 -0500 (November 7th, 2010) - An atheist group intends to get an early start on the holiday season with plans to erect a huge billboard near the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City inviting people to examine their beliefs about Christmas. atheists.org - 2022 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/CATHOLIC_LEAGUE_SCHEME_FOR_NATIVITY_CRECHES_DIVISIVE%2C_UNCONSTITUTIONAL_SAYS_ATHEIST_GROUP Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:20:02 -0500 (November 23rd, 2010) - American Atheists announced today that it is going head-to-head with plans by a Catholic religious group to display a Christmas nativity scene in the fifty state capitols across the country. atheists.org - 2024 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/CATHOLIC_LEAGUE_SCHEME_FOR_NATIVITY_CRECHES_DIVISIVE%2C_UNCONSTITUTIONAL_SAYS_ATHEIST_GROUP Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:11:05 -0500 (November 24th, 2010) - Wants "Myth" Message displayed in state capitols... atheists.org - 2031 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/CATHOLIC_LEAGUE_SCHEME_FOR_NATIVITY_CRECHES_DIVISIVE%2C_UNCONSTITUTIONAL_SAYS_ATHEIST_GROUP Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:46:43 -0500 (November 26th, 2010) - An Atheist civil rights group announced today that it is going head-to-head with plans by a Catholic religious group to display a Christmas nativity scene in the fifty state capitols across the country. atheists.org - 2060 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_to_protest_Hartford_City_Council_prayer Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:24:24 -0500 (December 2nd, 2010) - Should the Hartford city government promote public prayer? Atheists say, "No Way!" atheists.org - 2061 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Test_Press_Release Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:41:52 -0500 (December 2nd, 2010) - This should work atheists.org - 2063 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_to_protest_government_prayer_at_Hartford_City_Council_meeting Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:09:13 -0500 (December 2nd, 2010) - Should politicians tell us when to pray? atheists.org - 2095 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_CHALLENGE_%5C%27%5C%27MYTH_OF_CHRISTMAS%5C%27_WITH_GIANT_BILLBOARD__________________AT_LINCOLN_TUNNEL Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:18:20 -0500 (December 17th, 2010) - Not your usual "holiday" message... atheists.org - 2104 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_CHALLENGE_%5C%27%5C%27MYTH_OF_CHRISTMAS%5C%27_WITH_GIANT_BILLBOARD__________________AT_LINCOLN_TUNNEL Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:26:08 -0500 (December 21st, 2010) - A new billboard questions the historicity of "Christmas." atheists.org - 2105 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_HAIL_APPEALS_COURT_RULING--_______NO_REHEARING_IN_UTAH_CROSS__CASE Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:02:42 -0500 (December 22nd, 2010) - Appeals court rejects plea for rehearing. atheists.org - 2107 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Test Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:59:49 -0500 (December 22nd, 2010) - this is a test atheists.org - 2108 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_HAIL_APPEALS_COURT_RULING--_______NO_REHEARING_IN_UTAH_CROSS__CASE%21 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:37:28 -0500 (December 22nd, 2010) - Utah cross displays unconstitutional! atheists.org - 2111 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEIST_BILLBOARD_COMING_TO_HUNTSVILLE_ALABAMA%2C_WILL___PROMOTE_LOCAL_FREETHOUGHT_MEET Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:30:26 -0500 (December 23rd, 2010) - Atheists coming to Huntsville, Alabama Jan. 29-30 for a Regional Atheist Meet! atheists.org - 2115 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_CALL_FOR_END_TO___%5C%22SPIRITUAL_FITNESS%5C%22___EVALUATIONS Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:23:58 -0500 (December 24, 2010) - The military exists to defend the peace, not promote religion! atheists.org - 2142 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_announces_new_Local_Partnership_Program Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:19:00 -0500 (January 6th, 2011) - A new initiative launched by American Atheists will build stronger ties with local affiliate groups! atheists.org - 2150 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Scott_Savage_is_new_AA__Alabama_State_Director Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:27:08 -0500 (January 8th, 2011) - Blair Scott is concentrating on his role as AA Communications Director; Scott Savage is named the new State Director. atheists.org - 2179 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ALABAMA_GOVERNOR__SLURS__NON-CHRISTIANS_Atheists_Denounce_%5C%22Religious_Chauvinism%5C%22 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:04:11 -0500 (January 19th, 2011) - An Atheist civil rights group is challenging remarks made Monday by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley who said that people who are not "saved" Christians are "not my brothers and sisters..." atheists.org - 2190 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_WANT_STATEMENT%2C_MEETING_WITH_ALABAMA_GOV._FOLLOWING_CHRISTIAN_%5C%22BROTHERS_AND_SISTERS%5C%22_GAFFE Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:17:58 -0500 (January 21st, 2011) - An Atheist civil rights group is calling upon Alabama Governor Robert Bentley to, well, repent. atheists.org - 2325 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_HAVE_ACHY_BREAKY_HEARTS%2C_WANT_APOLOGY_FROM_BILLY__RAY__CYRUS__FOR_BIGOTED_SLUR Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:58:05 -0500 (February 25th, 2011) - An atheist civil rights group says that country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus has insulted millions of non-believers, and wants him to apologize for remarks he made in a recent GQ Magazine interview. atheists.org - 2345 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_WARN_OF_FEDERAL__VOUCHER_SCHEME%2C_%5C%27BACKDOOR%5C%27__PUBLIC_FUNDING_OF_RELIGIOUS_SCHOOLS Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:51:50 -0500 (March 3rd, 2011) - An atheist public policy group today urged lawmakers to reject legislation that would resurrect taxpayer funding of religious schools through the so-called "Opportunity Scholarship Program" (OSP). atheists.org - 2387 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_DEMAND_ARMY_PROVIDES_EQUAL_TREATMENT_FOR_SECULAR_MUSIC__FESTIVAL Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:27:56 -0400 (March 15th, 2011) - An Atheist public policy group is calling upon military officials to support a secular music festival that had been slated for Fort Bragg, North Carolina, but was canceled when the base commander would not cooperate with event organizers. atheists.org - 2406 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_URGE_CONGRESS_TO_RESTORE__ORIGINAL_NATIONAL_MOTTO%2C_REJECT_BILL_TO__EXTEND_%5C%27IN_GOD_WE_TRUST%5C%22 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:05:06 -0400 (March 21st, 2011) - An atheist civil rights group today called upon congress to reject legislation that reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official national motto. atheists.org - 2412 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEIST___BILLBOARDS_PROMISE_CONTROVERSY%2C_PROMOTE_APRIL_NATIONAL_CONVENTION_IN__DES__MOINES%2C_IOWA_ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:30:33 -0400 (March 23rd, 2011) - DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2011) -- If you drive through Des Moines, Iowa, you're likely to encounter something more controversial than just who to vote for in the Iowa caucuses, or news about the upcoming "Pastors' Policy Briefing" bringing together right-wing religious leaders and wanna' be presidential hopefuls. atheists.org - 2432 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/BILLBOARD_CAMPAIGN_HITS_DES_MOINES%2C_CONVENTION_INTEREST_SOARS%2C_AND_MORE... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:56:03 -0400 (March 30th, 2011) - The atheists are coming! The atheists are coming! atheists.org - 2453 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_TO_AUCTION__LINCOLN_TUNNEL_%5C%22MYTH%5C%22__BILLBOARD_AT_DES_MOINES%2C_IOWA__CONVENTION Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:08:17 -0400 (April 5th, 2011) - Atheists and the rest of the general public -- religious believers included! -- will have the opportunity to own a piece of freethought history when the American Atheists Convention comes to Des Moines, Iowa April 21-24, 2011. atheists.org - 2527 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Multiple_Parties_and_events_scheduled_for_Rapture_Day Tue, 03 May 2011 11:11:05 -0400 (May 3rd, 2011) - Check out atheists.org/rapture for a list of parties and events near you where you can celebrate the end of the world -- again atheists.org - 2528 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_CALL_FOR_END_TO___GOVERNMENT__PRAYER Tue, 03 May 2011 11:17:16 -0400 (May 3rd, 2011) - NDOP, Prayer Days for Rain Criticized as Unconstitutional Thursday, May 5 Protests Planned from Atlanta to Austin atheists.org - 2641 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEIST_GROUP_DENOUNCES_PERRY_PRAYER_FEST%2C_CALLS_FOR_PROTESTS_AGAINST_%5C%22POLITICIZED_RELIGION%5C%22 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:18:54 -0400 (June 14th, 2011) - An atheist civil rights group is suggesting that Gov. Rick Perry of Texas should read his Christian Bible. atheists.org - 2667 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_TAKE_TO_THE_SKY_JULY_4_TH_WEEKEND_TO_PROMOTE_A_PATRIOTIC_MESSAGE_OF_INCLUSIVENESS Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:10:04 -0400 (June 29th, 2011) - As Americans head for vacation spots or fire up their backyard grills this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, they will be seeing more than fireworks when they look up. atheists.org - 2676 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEIST_BANNER_CAMPAIGN_A_SUCCESS_--_%5C%22BUT_WE_STILL_HAVE_A_LONG_WAY_TO_GO_IN_WINNING_FULL_SOCIAL_EQUA Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:02:12 -0400 (July 5th, 2011) - Atheists celebrated the full spirit of July 4 th yesterday, including their campaign to achieve full social equality that featured an armada of flying banners. atheists.org - 2711 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/ATHEISTS_FILE_SUIT_TO_BLOCK_WTC_MEMORIAL_CROSS Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:58:11 -0400 (July 25th, 2011) - An atheist group is filing a complaint on Monday in an effort to block display of the "World Trade Center Cross" which is scheduled to be part of a memorial display commemorating the 9/11 attacks. atheists.org - 2821 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheist_Activist_Group_Disappointed_in_Kentucky_Court_of_Appeals_Ruling_in_Homeland_Security_Case Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:32:04 -0400 (October 28th, 2011) - American Atheists expressed disappointment today that the Kentucky Court of Appeals three judge panel ruled 2-1 against American Atheists in the case against the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security for their mandate of belief in “Almighty God” to protect the state from terrorism. atheists.org - 2822 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Supreme_Court_Declines_to_Hear_Utah_Cross_Case%3A_VICTORY_for_American_Atheists%21 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:02:27 -0400 (October 31st, 2011) - An Atheist civil rights group announced today that it is applauding the United State Supreme Court’s decision to not hear the Utah cross case after the Court of Appeal for the 10th Circuit ruled against the state in the case. atheists.org - 2837 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_Launch_New_ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:49:35 -0500 (November 14th, 2011) - American Atheists announced today that their new billboard is going up in several locations nationwide, including the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel: the same location as last year’s famous “You KNOW it’s a MYTH” billboard. The new billboard will also be going up in Ohio and Florida. atheists.org - 2891 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_Launch_Billboard_Encouraging_Atheists_to_Come_Out_to_Family Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:37:20 -0500 (December 12th, 2011) - An Atheist civil rights group announced today a new billboard meant to encourage closeted atheists to come out to family. The new billboard states, "Tell your family you don't believe in gods. ...they just might agree." The billboard will be going up on December 12th on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel. atheists.org - 2892 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Ohio-Based_Media_Company_Shows_Prejudice_Against_Atheists Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:38:42 -0500 (December 12th, 2011) - An Atheist civil rights group has announced their disappointment in the Lind Media Company's decision to refuse atheist billboards in Ohio. The company waited until one business day before the billboards were scheduled to go up to inform the Mid-Ohio Atheists (Affiliate of American Atheists) that the billboards were denied. atheists.org - 2893 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Mourn_the_Death_of_Christopher_Hitchens Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:40:59 -0500 (December 16th, 2011) - American Atheists announced today their most sincere sympathies to the family of Christopher Hitchens. Christopher will be missed for his intellectual commentary and especially for this enthusiastic voice for atheism, which was recognized internationally. atheists.org - 2894 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/Atheists_Applaud_Decision_by_Travis_AFB_to_Allow_Atheist_Display Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:42:06 -0500 (December 20th, 2011) - Travis AFB put up a religious holiday display, garnering the attention of American Atheists and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. A local atheist stationed at the base contacted American Atheists to help put up an atheist display to challenge the base's claim that all sides would be represented, including a hastily added menorah to offset the clearly Christian theme. atheists.org - 2895 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_Wishes_Everyone_a_Happy_Solstice%21 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:43:02 -0500 (December 21st, 2011) - American Atheists is wishing everyone across the planet a Happy Solstice regardless of their non-religious or religious affiliation. atheists.org - 2917 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_%26_Backyard_Skeptics_%28CA%29%3A_Shared_Billboard_Encourages_Closeted_Atheists Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:21:26 -0500 (January 11th, 2012) - American Atheists announced today that it is working with the Backyard Skeptics located in Orange County, California, to put up a several billboards. The first billboard is already in place on Beach Boulevard. The new billboard includes pictures of Poseidon, Jesus, Santa Claus and the Devil and says, "7 million Californians see myths when they see them. What myths do you see?" atheists.org - 2990 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists%3A_Stop_Allowing_Public_Bigotry_and_Prejudice_Against_Atheists Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:15:24 -0500 (January 26th, 2012) - An Atheist civil rights group announced today its disappointment in the remarks made by an Ohio State University football player on Twitter, which called for his followers to “show some hate” to an atheist. atheists.org - 3002 http://www.atheists.org/press_releases/American_Atheists_to_Fly_Atheist_Banner_At_Super_Bowl Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:43 -0500 An Atheist civil rights group announced today that it will be flying an airplane banner on Super Bowl Sunday around Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The banner will read “Football beats church anytime – atheists.org.” The banner is scheduled to be in the air from 9:30-11:30 AM local time.