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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