virus: Godless Americans March On Washington, Nov 2, 2002

From: Jonathan Davis (jonathan@limbicnutrition.com)
Date: Tue Jul 30 2002 - 06:42:21 MDT


Godless Americans March On Washington, Nov 2, 2002
http://godlessamericans.org/

Godless Americans
The March on Washington TM

Saturday, November 2, 2002
On The Mall, In The Nation's Capital

It's Our Turn Now!

   In the fall of 2002, "Godless Americans" of all stripes will follow in
   a grand tradition and march on Washington, DC!
   
   Just about every political and social "cause" organization has done it
   -- gays, blacks, women, even the Promise Keepers. Groups of every
   ideological coloration have spoken out and demanded "a seat at the
   table" by mobilizing their supporters for a march or demonstration in
   our nation's capital.
   
It's American as apple pie...

   And now, it's our turn!
   
   On Saturday, November 2, 2002, "Godless Americans" -- individuals and
   representatives of the nation's diverse community of non-religious
   people -- will make history and march on Washington. At the 28th
   National Convention of American Atheists, President Ellen Johnson
   announced this new initiative in giving "Godless Americans" a new
   voice and presence. We are reaching out to all and everyone in America
   who has no religious beliefs -- Atheists, Freethinkers, Secular
   Humanists, Rationalists. Whatever the label, we're asking you to come
   to Washington, DC and be part of this important event.
   
   We are calling this "The Godless Americans March on Washington." Like
   every other group that has fought its way from the margins of society
   into the mainstream, we have demands -- a new agenda for a secular
   America.
   
The Time For Us To Be Heard Is Now!

   [3]There are millions of Godless Americans. The latest American
   Religious Identification Survey (ARIS) reflects that nearly 13% of the
   population has no religion. This includes millions who identify
   themselves with labels such as Atheist, Freethinker, Humanist and
   others. There are over 30,000,000 of us, a figure larger than most
   American religious denominations. And it's time for us to be heard!
   
   President Bush and other political leaders often ignore us and instead
   attempt to rally the nation to prayer and religious faith. "Godless
   Americans" have been marginalized and excluded in everything from
   electoral politics to the public events commemorating the tragedy of
   September 11, 2001. No other group would tolerate such bigotry and
   exclusion! It's time to speak out and be heard!
   
The March On Washington...

   Members of Atheist, Freethought, Humanist, Rationalist and other
   like-minded organizations are being invited to join us in the Godless
   Americans March on Washington.
   
   * The event is currently scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2002. We
   are in the process of finalizing arrangements with the National Park
   Service and other agencies which "control" the Mall in Washington.
   Earlier, we had hoped to secure a date in September, but that has
   changed. Any further changes will be announced in the "[4]Updates"
   section of this web site.
   
   * The event will be held on the National Mall, west side of the U.S.
   Capitol Building from approximately 11 AM to 2-3 PM. We are currently
   negotiating with the Service and other area agencies for a March down
   the mall (beginning on the east side of 14 St., Washington Monument
   area) to the rally location.
   
   * The rally will include speeches from representatives of various
   Atheist, Freethought, Secular Humanist and other related national,
   regional and local organizations. Your group should be receiving a
   mailing shortly with a formal invitation and other information. Or
   contact us [5]using this form.
   
   * SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for the "Godless Americans March on Washington."
   Individuals may [6]sign the Endorsement Page, and organizations
   supporting the March are [7]listed on a special page as well.
   
It's only 98 days until
the Godless Americans March!

References

   3. http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/atheist4.htm
   4. http://godlessamericans.org/updates.shtml
   5. http://godlessamericans.org/cgi-bin/supportingorgs?SUPP=Y&MINFO=Y
   6. http://godlessamericans.org/cgi-bin/petition
   7. http://godlessamericans.org/organizations.shtml



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